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Description of neighbourhood: Noord-West (Haagsebeemden) - Muizenberg

Together with Prinsenbeek, the neighbourhood of Haagse Beemden is situated in Breda North-West. The Haagse Beemden is composed of the neighbourhoods Gageldonk, Kievitsloop, Kesteren, Muizenberg, Heksenwiel, Asterd and Kroeten. This district has been constructed in the 80s and 90s of the last century. The municipal area has been integrated into the landscape. The district is sort of divided from the rest of the city by an industrial area in between. The Haagse Beemden has in total 28.000 inhabitants. The facilities are scattered equally amongst all the different neighbourhoods. Amongst others there are a few shopping centres, primary schools, community centres, sports associations and child care.

Muizenberg is much greener than the surrounding neighbourhoods. Otherwise the houses and the design of the area is the same as in Kesteren. There are relatively many owner occupied houses, which shows how strongly connected people feel to this neighbourhood.
Here follows a description of the three most common types of residents. The description is based on an average of stereotypes and thus it is very possible that you can not identify yourself with any.
  • Average family 48%
  • Active trend follower 19%
  • Outside district neighbour 11%
Description of neighbourhood residents: Noord-West (Haagsebeemden) - Muizenberg

a. Average family 48%


Socio-demograghic
Of course this are families with children! The breadwinner has often had a profession based education and both partners have a job. This “Gemiddelde gezin” has an average up to above average income, which is easily spend having a busy family life.

Lifestyle
In this household the children play a central role. Activities with the children, garden and do-it-yourself jobs in the house are common activities. Also the media (television, radio and magazines) are family based. "Het Gemiddelde gezin" likes to go camping. Obviously the camp-site is the spot where children spend the best holidays...

b. Active trend follower 19%


Socio-demograghic
“De actieve trendvolger” are singles or families without children. They live in a flat or apartment. They have an average or below average income, and they spent their money well thought of. Generally they have followed a midlevel (MBO-HBO) education.

Lifestyle
“De actieve trendvolger” likes to go out. This type has a focus on body & health, goes to the Gym and is active in squash or skiing. TV stations like TMF/MTV and Radio538 are listened to very often, so they stay informed on nowadays smashing hits! And of course they read trendy magazines to keep informed about everything that is new & trendy.

c. Outside district neighbour 11%


Socio-demograghic
“Outside district neighbour” is relatively young. They are generally families with children or singles of 35-54 years. They have completed a lower or middle level education. Their income is average or less.

Lifestyle
“Outside district neighbour” shows interest in elektronics and is very handy with that. New speakers in the car, mobile phones and computers have the attention of these people. They are innovative. Watching a DVD-movie and gambling a bit every ones in a while is what this neighbour likes.

Neighbourhood resident statistics: Noord-West (Haagsebeemden) - Muizenberg

Household
children, youngest 13+ y/o
20%
childless 35-54 y/o
16%
children, youngest 6-12 y/o
14%
children, youngest <5 y/o
11%
childless <35 y/o
10%
single 55+ y/o
8%
childless 35-54 y/o
7%
single 35-54 y/o
7%
Single,< 35 year
6%
Income
Average
30%
1,5 x average
28%
Below average
19%
2 x average
17%
2,5 x average or more
6%
 
 
 
 
Education
Higher vocational education
39%
Intermediate vocational training
24%
Junior secondary vocational education
13%
School of higher general secondary education / college preparatory
8%
Lower general secondary education
8%
University education
4%
Primary school
4%
 
 
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