Overkroeten

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

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.

The part most north of the city is the neighbourhood of Overkroet. Here are still a few original polders.
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 66%
  • Conscious hedonist 13%
  • Ordinary labourer 13%
Description of neighbourhood residents: Noord-West (Haagsebeemden) - Overkroeten

a. Average family 66%


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. Conscious hedonist 13%


Socio-demograghic
“Conscious hedonist” is at least middle aged. Generally they have older children still living at home or already out of the house. They have completed a higher education and belong to the upper social classes. The high income ensures that the “De bewuste Bourgondiër” can enjoy life without any financial limits.

Lifestyle
“Conscious hedonist” enjoys life to the max! Culture, antiques, investments, luxury cars, theatre, art, bridge, a political discussion and of course a good bottle wine can endure the approval of this bourgondiër. Especially golf, hockey, tennis, skiing and sailing are popular sports. They read much: a good book or an informative article.

c. Ordinary labourer 13%


Socio-demograghic
The families of the type “Ordinary labourer” generally exists from 2 up to 4 persons. It are especially families with older children or families without children of 35 years or parent. The breadwinner has generally lower or middle profession training and entering the family are followed below modal to modal.

Lifestyle
In its free time “Ordinary labourer” reads illustrated magazines for youth, men - and gossip magazines. Furthermore the television pleases relatively much. Not only football though. There is looked at to senders where many game programmes are to see. Quiz, show - and amusement programmes and watching a video every ones in a while.

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

Household
children, youngest 13+ y/o
21%
children, youngest 6-12 y/o
20%
children, youngest <5 y/o
18%
single 55+ y/o
11%
childless 35-54 y/o
9%
childless 35-54 y/o
7%
single 35-54 y/o
5%
Single,< 35 year
4%
childless <35 y/o
4%
Income
Average
33%
Below average
19%
1,5 x average
17%
2,5 x average or more
16%
2 x average
14%
 
 
 
 
Education
Intermediate vocational training
33%
Higher vocational education
27%
Lower general secondary education
13%
Junior secondary vocational education
9%
University education
7%
School of higher general secondary education / college preparatory
6%
Primary school
6%
 
 
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