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Description of neighbourhood: Zuid - Overakker
Between 1960 and 1965 many new houses where built in the Overakker area (South of Breda) which lead to the current neighbourhood. There is a large variety of type of houses in this area: mostly low buildings, but also flat blocks and small parts with villas. About 3.100 inhabitants live there. In this district more than 60% of the residents are older than 55 years. This number is strongly influenced by the presence of two care centres for older people. You can do a part of the shopping in the neighbourhood itself. At a short distance are the shopping centres ‘Valkeniersplein’ or the ‘Burcht’. For nature lovers this district is also attractive since it borders the forest of Ulvenhout (Ulvenhoutsebos). This area is even more charming because of its farm for children and open air swimming pool.
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.
- Social senior 35%
- Average family 20%
- Active trend follower 15%
Description of neighbourhood residents: Zuid - Overakker
a. Social senior 35%
Socio-demograghic
“De sociale senior” is frequently living alone. This type is 55 years and above, but generally a little older. They frequently live in a smaller house. Because this type often no longer works (fulltime) they have generally an average or below average income.
Lifestyle
A sober life style is characteristic for “De sociale senior”. Playing bridge, handwork or making puzzles is alternated with voluntary work. They are working hard to remain healthy. The magazines they read are Plus (magazine for older people), magazines about health and Het Beste. The radio is tuned to Radio1, 4 and 747 AM.
b. Average family 20%
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...
c. Active trend follower 15%
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.
Neighbourhood resident statistics: Zuid - Overakker
| single 55+ y/o | 34% | |
| childless 35-54 y/o | 22% | |
| children, youngest 13+ y/o | 11% | |
| Single,< 35 year | 9% | |
| children, youngest 6-12 y/o | 8% | |
| children, youngest <5 y/o | 6% | |
| single 35-54 y/o | 4% | |
| childless 35-54 y/o | 4% | |
| childless <35 y/o | 3% |
| Average | 34% | |
| 1,5 x average | 24% | |
| Below average | 22% | |
| 2 x average | 12% | |
| 2,5 x average or more | 7% | |
| Higher vocational education | 43% | |
| School of higher general secondary education / college preparatory | 14% | |
| Intermediate vocational training | 13% | |
| University education | 10% | |
| Lower general secondary education | 9% | |
| Primary school | 6% | |
| Junior secondary vocational education | 4% | |
