Bellville Area Information

Bellville at a glance

Bellville, Western Cape, is part of the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. It is just 25 kilometres from the city centre, and not far from Cape Town International Airport. Also nearby are Durbanville, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Kuilsriver.

Bellville has a strong infrastructure and excellent transport links with Cape Town's busiest public transport interchange. Its central location makes it easily accessible, while still offering impressive views of the Winelands, Stellenbosch Mountains, Tygerberg Hill and Table Bay.

Bellville is a vibrant and busy urban centre, offering a diverse and welcoming place to live.

Property for sale in Bellville

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Bellville is a popular choice for buyers due to its easy access to Cape Town and the spacious, affordable homes available. Properties are well established and appeal to families looking for large, spacious homes in a safe and friendly environment.

Students and young entrepreneurs are also attracted to the area, giving it a diverse range of residents. Property prices in Bellville are often more attractive than surrounding areas. Properties range from fixer-uppers to dream homes with very large gardens.

There is lots of property value growth over time, especially in the suburbs of Upper Boston, De la Haye and Stellenberg.

Labiance, Bellville

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Labiance is a family-friendly suburb of Bellville with many affordable homes to invest in. It offers a lot of fixer-upper homes for new buyers, and great opportunities for sellers with well-kept homes who are looking to sell their properties quickly. The area has good schools in its centre, including Labiance Primary School and Bellville Technical High School. Safety measures such as neighbourhood surveillance cameras and fencing ensure a high level of safety for residents.

Main routes such as the R300, N1 and N2 are just a stone's throw away from Labiance and Netcare hospital just over one kilometre from this neighbourhood.

Bellville's top attractions: Education and Healthcare

Bellville is home to Tygerberg Hospital, the largest public hospital in the Western Cape and the second largest in South Africa. It is recognised for its world-class, affordable health care to public and private patients. There are also several secondary, specialist health and wellness services around the hospital.

Other major medical facilities are Karl Bremer Hospital and Louis Leipoldt Hospital. There are over 900 health and wellness businesses supporting the community's six hospitals. There has also been a large amount of medical investment in Bellville from major education and research institutions, such as University of Western Cape, University of Stellenbosch and the South African Medical Research Council.

There are over 150 established educational institutions in Bellville, from early childhood education, primary and secondary schools to three major universities. High schools include DF Malan High School, Bellville High School, Westcliff School of Skills, The Settlers High School and Stellenberg High School. Primary Schools are Bellpark Primary, Bellville Primary, Bellville-North Primary and Boston Primary, amongst others. Several major learning institutions are also situated in or close by Bellville, including The Cape Peninsula University of Technology, University of the Western Cape, University of Stellenbosch Business School and Northlink College.

Lifestyle in Bellville, Western Cape

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Natural attractions

Bellville is home to a number of nature reserves where you can explore the Western Cape's impressive fauna and flora. Tygerberg Nature Reserve is the largest, spanning 388 hectares of natural beauty and offering magnificent views. It has 562 different plant species and a vast diversity of animal species.

The University of Western Cape has its own nature reserve of 30 hectares, and Jack Muller Park is also a great place for biodiversity.

Many wine routes and beaches are also within close distance to the suburb.

Shopping and entertainment

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The retail heart of Tygerberg is the Tyger Valley Shopping Centre, which boasts 275 shops, a banking centre, medical and dental facilities, a 10-cinema complex and a large entertainment arena. It is the leading regional shopping destination in the Northern Suburbs and it offers a wide range of entertainment and services that attract visitors from all around.

Opposite the Tyger Valley Shopping centre is the Willowbridge Shopping Centre, which has a modern open-air design with 90 shops and 13 restaurants. The mall also hosts the Barnyard Theatre, which puts on productions including plays and musicals, live bands and special circus productions.

The High Street shopping complex offers a more intimate shopping experience with its village-style atmosphere of landscaped gardens, water features and piazza-style ambiance. Edward Street is a top destination for evening entertainment, with many popular clubs and restaurants.

Close by is GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World, the largest entertainment destination in South Africa and the only casino in Cape Town. In addition to the Las Vegas-style casino, it includes a theatre, cinema complex, 10-pin bowling, amusement arcade, fast food court, ice rink, restaurants, bars and a nightclub. It also has The Grand Arena, which hosts top international musicians, comedians, ice shows and circuses.

For art lovers, there is The Arts Association of Bellville, a dynamic and educational community-focused organisation. It aims to raise public awareness of art by supporting emerging artists from all backgrounds.

Bellville is a great place for golfers. The Bellville Golf Course has a 6 000-metre course that caters to golfers of all levels. The course is perfectly located in a sheltered valley, with spectacular views of the Hottentots Holland mountain range

The area is home to Africa's first downhill toboggan track. Cool Runnings is a great day out for all ages, boasting an intricate course of steel tracks and top-notch wheeled bobsleds with beautiful views of Cape Town.

Meet NS Property Solutions Bellville

Pieter Venter

Pieter is a long-term resident of Bellville, giving him expert knowledge of the area and personal connections with the local community. His extensive experience as an estate agent means he always finds the best deal for his clients while making the process of buying or selling a home easy and stress-free.

Irma Venter

Irma's background in banking allows her to easily spot a good investment, which is invaluable in the property market. She is also an expert at advertising properties. Irma supports her clients through every step of their journey, always giving honest advice and answering questions quickly and efficiently.

Anton Jooste

Anton ensures that he gives every client a personalised experience, providing honest and reliable advice and making you feel cared for. He guides each client carefully through the entire process to make sure they receive the highest quality service.

Our team of expert agents in Bellville has in-depth knowledge and experience of the area, making them ideally placed to sell and rent properties there. We strive to find the perfect property for our clients, tailoring our service to each client's individual needs.

Get in touch with NS Property Solutions to start your property journey and find your dream home.