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Description of neighbourhood: Oost - Sportpark
A part of the district Sportpark (Breda East) borders the Wilhelminapark with its attractive Wilhelmina pond. This area does not have many shopping facilities, but its location is very close to neighbourhoods with many shops and the centre of the city Breda. A large part of the neighbourhood Sportpark is occupied by the ‘Trip van Zoudtlandtkazerne’ (barracks). This part is mostly composed of low buildings, however there are a few low flat blocks. On the area of the formerly paint factory ‘Wagemakers / Teolin’ beautiful new houses have been constructed with some elements that remind one of the 30s. The district of Sportpark has about 3.200 residents.
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 37%
- Social senior 21%
- Average family 13%
Description of neighbourhood residents: Oost - Sportpark
a. Active trend follower 37%
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 21%
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. Average family 13%
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...
Neighbourhood resident statistics: Oost - Sportpark
| single 55+ y/o | 26% | |
| Single,< 35 year | 15% | |
| childless 35-54 y/o | 13% | |
| children, youngest 13+ y/o | 10% | |
| childless <35 y/o | 8% | |
| children, youngest <5 y/o | 8% | |
| single 35-54 y/o | 8% | |
| children, youngest 6-12 y/o | 7% | |
| childless 35-54 y/o | 6% |
| Average | 35% | |
| 1,5 x average | 30% | |
| Below average | 13% | |
| 2,5 x average or more | 13% | |
| 2 x average | 9% | |
| Higher vocational education | 45% | |
| University education | 15% | |
| Intermediate vocational training | 13% | |
| School of higher general secondary education / college preparatory | 10% | |
| Lower general secondary education | 9% | |
| Junior secondary vocational education | 6% | |
| Primary school | 1% | |
