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Description of neighbourhood: West - Tuinzigt
Tuinzigt (Breda West) is a peaceful and attractive neighbourhood, but also one of the oldest areas of Breda. This district has been totally transformed at the end of the last century and the outlook of a large part of this city has changed. Examples are the shopping centre, the new small family houses, the houses for older people, units for students, the community centre with a child day care centre and a modern central place. The inhabitants appreciate their environment. About 6.400 people live in this area.
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.
- Ordinary labourer 39%
- Active trend follower 24%
- Social senior 14%
Description of neighbourhood residents: West - Tuinzigt
a. Ordinary labourer 39%
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.
b. Active trend follower 24%
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. Social senior 14%
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.
Neighbourhood resident statistics: West - Tuinzigt
| Single,< 35 year | 19% | |
| children, youngest 13+ y/o | 13% | |
| childless 35-54 y/o | 13% | |
| single 55+ y/o | 11% | |
| single 35-54 y/o | 11% | |
| children, youngest 6-12 y/o | 9% | |
| children, youngest <5 y/o | 9% | |
| childless <35 y/o | 8% | |
| childless 35-54 y/o | 7% |
| Average | 44% | |
| Below average | 37% | |
| 1,5 x average | 14% | |
| 2 x average | 5% | |
| 2,5 x average or more | 1% | |
| Higher vocational education | 26% | |
| Junior secondary vocational education | 21% | |
| Intermediate vocational training | 19% | |
| Primary school | 16% | |
| Lower general secondary education | 11% | |
| School of higher general secondary education / college preparatory | 4% | |
| University education | 2% | |
