Worcester Area Information

Worcester at a glance

The town of Worcester, Western Cape, is the capital of the Breede River Valley and just a 60 minute drive from Cape Town. Situated in the largest wine-producing district in South Africa, it is surrounded by row upon row of vineyards and lush valleys. Magnificent mountain ranges can be seen in the distance, such as the Stettyns Mountains to the southwest of the town and the Du Toitskloof Mountains to the west.

The town is the business and retail centre for the entire Breede River Valley and surrounding towns, with a wide range of commercial and service facilities available. With its impressive scenery and facilities, Worcester is a highly sought-after area for prospective homeowners.

Worcester's top attractions

Education and Healthcare

Worcester has several primary and secondary schools, a college and two schools for the disabled. Worcester Gymnasium is among the best high schools in the country. As a co-educational multicultural dual-medium high school, it offers academic, commercial and technical subjects, as well as a host of sports and cultural activities. Both girls' and boys' hostels are close to the school.

De la Bat School serves as a special school for the educational needs of D/deaf learners. The Pioneer School caters to learners with visual barriers and was established at the School for the Blind in 1881.

Other schools include Iris Qwela Primary School, Victoria Park Primary School, Breërivier High School, Drostdy Technical High School, Esselen Park Secondary School, Montana High School and Worcester Secondary School. There are also several other private schools in the neighbouring suburbs.

Worcester boasts fast and efficient medical care through Worcester Hospital and Worcester Medi-Clinic. Numerous other private hospitals and clinics, with many specialist medical services, are also available.

Lifestyle in Worcester, South Africa

Natural attractions

Image: Worcester Karoo flowers - South Africa by South African Tourism

With over 250 years of wine-making experience, Worcester is a highly established wine-making region. There are currently 11 cellars and three main olive estates on the Worcester Wine Route. On top of producing more than 20% of the country's wine, the district is also the most important brandy-producing region. There are two brandy cellars; one being KWV, the world's largest.

Worcester's location within the Breede River Valley, with its breathtaking scenery and natural reserves, makes it an impressive place to call home. . The Karoo Desert National Botanical Gardens, Klipbokkop Mountain Reserve and Botterboom Hiking Trail are just some of the ideal places to explore the unique Fynbos flora and fauna. The Breede River, which is fed by numerous smaller rivers, is a popular location for water-based activities, picnics and bird watching.

The surrounding towns are easily accessible from Worcester, and there are many points of interest such as Ceres, Tulbagh, Robertson and Montagu.

Shopping and entertainment

In Worcester's town centre you will find the Mountain Hill Shopping Centre, with over 100 stores including chain stores, national and international brand names, and exclusive boutiques.

Worcester's neighbouring town, Brandwacht, has an indoor and outdoor farmers market on the first Saturday of the month; with impressive views and a large variety of produce on offer from local producers.

Another source of entertainment is the Golden Valley Casino, which offers casino entertainment and several restaurants.

The property market in Worcester, Cape Town

Along with the rest of the Western Cape, the property market in Worcester has strengthened in recent years and there is a significant amount of real estate activity, particularly in the suburbs of Langerug, Paglande, Fairway Heights and Panorama. Due to their deep heritage, the farms surrounding the town add further value to properties.

There is an abundance of larger, more expensive properties on the market, but a lack of affordable homes available. Significant demand exists for homes under R3 million.
Properties of R1.5 million or less sell fast, pointing to a golden opportunity for Worcester homeowners who want to sell their property quickly and easily.

Meet NS Property Solutions Worcester

Our team of highly experienced agents are well established in the tightly knit community of Worcester, allowing us to perfectly match and connect potential buyers with the right sellers. We sell both residential properties and farms in the area; as far as Montagu, Heidelberg and Touwsrivier in Worcester surrounds.

Our agents

Moyra de Lange

Our leading agent, Moyra de Lange, is one of the founders and Principals of NS Property Solutions. Moyra is highly qualified, with extensive experience in the real estate landscape.

She is known for her ability to ease the buying and selling process using her in-depth knowledge of the legal and contractual aspects of the property trade.

Arie Fourie

Mentored by Moyra de Lange, Arie Fourie is working part-time as a member of our team while he obtains his real estate qualifications. He is also the Marketing Manager of the Mountain Mill Shopping Mall, giving him extensive knowledge of Worcester and the surrounding areas.

Main image: Worcester/Ceres 1 by Derek Tam