Breda - Area: Center
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Breda - Area: Center
Renting or letting in Breda? On this page you can read everything about the Centrum district in Breda. This district is divided into several sub-areas that we have described for you below. For each sub-area it is indicated which type of local residents you can expect
For a detailed description of these types of local residents, we refer you to this page.
Description district: Center - City
City or the old city center (Breda Centrum) in the oldest part of Breda. This particularly atmospheric part of the city consists of many old and often historic buildings. There are many streets with pedestrian areas. Vehicle traffic has been reduced as much as possible. The limited area, which is almost completely built-up around a number of squares, is intensively used for working, living, recreation, shopping, catering and cultural experiences. The housing supply is mainly aimed at singles, 2-person households and students. In order to reduce the vacancy of spaces above shops, the municipality wants to promote living above the shops and give the neighborhood more of a residential function. Approximately 1,700 people live in the city center.
The three most common types of neighborhood residents are described below. Because this characterization is based on averages or stereotypes, it is quite possible that you do not recognize yourself in any description.
- The active trend follower 85%The confident urban dweller 7%The social senior 4%
Description district: Center - Valkenberg
In the middle of the Valkenberg district (Breda Centrum) is the historic park of the same name with, among other things, ponds, fountains and lawns. Valkenberg is a green neighborhood. Relatively many single people live there, mainly students, the elderly and people in the 18-30 age category. Just like in the City, there are few families with children. The Valkenberg neighborhood has improved considerably in terms of facilities in recent years. In the neighborhood are mainly rental properties, only a quarter are owner-occupied homes. There are various sports facilities in the area. About 1,650 people live there.
The three most common types of neighborhood residents are described below. Because this characterization is based on averages or stereotypes, it is quite possible that you do not recognize yourself in any description.
- The self-confident urban dweller 40%The active trend follower 25%The social senior 11%
District description: Center - Chasse
The Chasse neighborhood (Breda Centrum) consists of two parts with a completely different atmosphere. East of the Vierwindenstraat you will find the Zuidpoort-Passage with a number of residential streets behind it. The Zuidpoortpassage borders the Nieuwe Ginnekenstaat and the van Cootplein. This part has a lot of atmosphere thanks to the shops, restaurants, terraces and the architecture of historic Breda. In addition, there is a somewhat older inner city neighborhood with many small streets. West of the Vierwindenstaat is the spacious Chassé Park (approx. 13 hectares) with 'living parks and squares'. This is a new residential area with approximately 600 owner-occupied homes and 100 rental properties. A number of high-rise buildings with so-called (park) apartments have been built. On the edge of the Chassé Park, the former Monastery barracks and the Holland Casino are located. On the other side is the pop temple Mezz. More than 2600 people live in Chasse.
The three most common types of neighborhood residents are described below. Because this characterization is based on averages or stereotypes, it is quite possible that you do not recognize yourself in any description.
- The active trend follower 77%The social senior 14%The conscious Burgundian 4%
Description district: Center - Fellenoord
The former working-class neighborhood of Fellenoord (Centrum Breda) was completely rebuilt in the 1980s; the living area is densely built-up. There is a clear separation between the non-renovated part and the area whose homes were replaced by new construction in the 1980s as part of urban renewal. In this neighborhood you can still see (parts of) streets with a beautiful historic appearance. In Fellenoord there are strong family ties and a strong neighborhood bond. Fellenoord has about 1,500 inhabitants.
The three most common types of neighborhood residents are described below. Because this characterization is based on averages or stereotypes, it is quite possible that you do not recognize yourself in any description.
- The active trend follower 84%The social senior 10%The independent student 3%
Description district: Center - Schorsmolen
The neighborhood Schorsmolen (Breda Centrum) can be divided into two parts. These parts have a completely different atmosphere, namely the lively and atmospheric Haagdijk, with many shops and here and there beautiful historic buildings. This street opens onto the very atmospheric harbor of Breda and the historic city center. The other part consists of a densely built-up residential area. This inner city neighborhood is dominated by large medium-high housing complexes, built in the 1990s. This part has a stony appearance due to the lack of green areas and the many high-rise buildings. There is little social bonding in this part of the neighbourhood. Many residents in Schorsmolen fall under the category of 'starters', which gives the neighborhood the character of a through-flow neighbourhood. Schorsmolen has the highest percentage of single people in Breda (65%) and many two-person households. Schorsmolen has approximately 2,900 inhabitants.
The three most common types of neighborhood residents are described below. Because this characterization is based on averages or stereotypes, it is quite possible that you do not recognize yourself in any description.
- The action trend follower 74%The social senior 20%The self-confident urban dweller 4%
District description: Center - Station
The Spoorbuurt or Station (Breda Centrum) is located between the Singel and the railway. This neighborhood borders the beautiful park Valkenberg, which separates this neighborhood from the rest of the city center. Most of the houses were built in the 19th century. There are mainly families who maintain good mutual contacts. Mainly 'starters' live in the western part of the railway neighbourhood. The eastern part of the neighborhood is largely occupied by the Oranjeboom Bierbrouwerij. There is a supermarket in this area. About 1,100 people live there.
The three most common types of neighborhood residents are described below. Because this characterization is based on averages or stereotypes, it is quite possible that you do not recognize yourself in any description.
- The active trend follower 63%The self-confident urban dweller 19%The independent student 16%
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