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Schorsmolen
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Description of neighbourhood: Centrum - Schorsmolen
The area of Schorsmolen (Breda Centre) can be divided into two parts. Each is very different, one is the attractive and animated Haagdijk with many shops and here and there beautiful historical buildings. The other part is composed of an area that is densely constructed. The inside of the city is dominated by large average high living complexes, build in the 90s. In this part, stone is dominating due to a lack of green facilities and a lot of constructions. There is little social bonding. Many of the inhabitants of Schorsmolen are ‘starters’, which contributes to giving the neighbourhood a changing character. Schorsmolen has the highest percentage of singles of Breda (65%) and many couples live there as well. About 2.900 people live in Schorsmolen.
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.
- Active trend follower 74%
- Social senior 20%
- Assertive citizen 4%
Description of neighbourhood residents: Centrum - Schorsmolen
a. Active trend follower 74%
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.
b. Social senior 20%
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.
c. Assertive citizen 4%
Socio-demograghic
The mostly young “Zelfbewuste stedeling” is relatively often single or at least living alone. They have completed a high education, but have still a relatively low (starters) income. They generally live in a rented house in the city.
Lifestyle
The city is the ideal operating base, providing in all their needs. Cinema, café, concert, disco, but also museums and theatre for some art and culture are within arms reach. Besides they love hockey, skiing and water sports. “De zelfbewuste stedeling” buys many books and expensive informative magazines.
Neighbourhood resident statistics: Centrum - Schorsmolen
| Single,< 35 year | 39% | |
| single 55+ y/o | 23% | |
| single 35-54 y/o | 16% | |
| childless <35 y/o | 8% | |
| childless 35-54 y/o | 6% | |
| children, youngest <5 y/o | 4% | |
| childless 35-54 y/o | 3% | |
| children, youngest 13+ y/o | 2% | |
| children, youngest 6-12 y/o | 0% |
| Below average | 41% | |
| Average | 39% | |
| 1,5 x average | 14% | |
| 2 x average | 4% | |
| 2,5 x average or more | 2% | |
| Higher vocational education | 35% | |
| Intermediate vocational training | 25% | |
| Junior secondary vocational education | 10% | |
| School of higher general secondary education / college preparatory | 10% | |
| Lower general secondary education | 8% | |
| University education | 7% | |
| Primary school | 5% | |
