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Bergvliet

Safety 24/100 Safer than 18% of Cape Town suburbs (relative) Property 3.5-4M Top 13% Schools 6 98% matric pass rate Healthcare 12 facilities more access than most suburbs Council Above avg complaints 1d median resolution Transport Minibus taxi coverage 2 routes serving the area

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The neighbourhood

What's it like to live here?

Bergvliet is a neighbourhood in False Bay, Cape Town, where property values sit in the upper quartile for Cape Town. The area's safety profile is among the more challenging areas for reported safety in Cape Town. There are several places of worship in the area. The dominant commuter mode is private vehicle. Policing falls under the Kirstenhof SAPS precinct.

How is the area changing?

In Bergvliet, crime levels are stable based on the most recent quarterly comparison. Property value growth has lagged behind inflation between valuation rolls.

What should buyers know?

Bergvliet is well-served by schools, and matric results exceed the city average by a comfortable margin. In this area, the City typically resolves service complaints promptly. The suburb is well-served by nearby healthcare facilities.

Neighbourhood summary generated from StreetSignal data and reviewed by our team.

These statistics describe the suburb as a whole. Conditions vary between streets and neighbourhoods within any suburb.

For home buyers & families

Is Bergvliet safe?

Higher reported crime

61st percentile among 744 suburbs · relative index, not an absolute safety measure

Very low Absolute crime volume
2 796 reported crimes per year · city median: 10 468
↑ 4.6% vs Q3 2024
Rate and volume tell different stories.

The per-capita rate appears high, but actual crime volume (2 796) is below the city median.

Crime is higher than most of Cape Town. Contact crime (assault, robbery) dominates the reported crime profile. Check the breakdown below for specifics.

Detailed data

Safety index (resident-adjusted) How is this calculated? 24 / 100
Contact crime rate 139,448 per 100k residents
Station population 10 914
Harm rate (per resident) 6/100
Harm volume (absolute) 93/100
Data period Q3 2025/2026 (Oct–Dec 2025)
Source SAPS via DataFirst · CC-BY 4.0

This data reflects crimes reported to SAPS Kirstenhof precinct, which covers Bergvliet and surrounding suburbs. Reported crime may differ from actual crime levels. Full methodology

Disagree with this score? Challenge the methodology ›

Source: SAPS via DataFirst · Q3 2025/2026

Read more: Cape Town crime statistics by suburb 2026

FOR BUYERS & INVESTORS

What do properties cost in Bergvliet?

87th percentile

Planned development

8 hectares of land in Bergvliet are earmarked for new development across 1 parcel, primarily Low Density Residential (8ha).

Source: CCT District Spatial Development Framework (January 2023). Development areas indicate planning designation, not construction timelines.

The median property value in Bergvliet is R3.9M. Property values have grown by 1.3% per year since 2018.

A 1.3% annual growth rate (CAGR) over the valuation period.
Value band distribution – Bergvliet properties (GV2022)

Property values are based on the City of Cape Town's 2022 General Valuation roll. GV is an assessed value for municipal rating purposes; transaction prices frequently exceed GV. Recent sales transaction data and rental market data are not available as open data in South Africa.

Median GV2022 R3,900,000
Value growth (CAGR 2018–2022) +1.3% per year
City-wide value percentile 87th percentile
Dominant value band 3.5-4M
Source CCT GV 2022 · Open Data Policy 27781

Source: City of Cape Town GV2022

FOR PARENTS

How are schools in Bergvliet?

6 schools nearby

Bergvliet has 6 schools within reach. The area matric pass rate is 98.3%, above the city median of 90.0%. Schools include Evolve Academy South Africa (Pty) Ltd T.

Adjusted pass rate
98.3%
City median: 90.0%
Schools contributing
2
337 candidates
Median quintile
Q5
Q4-Q5
IND
Evolve Academy South Africa (Pty) Ltd T
Independent · Grades R–12 · 31 learners · 3.1:1 learner-educator ratio
PrivateFavourable class size
Q5
Bergvliet Primary School
Public · Grades R–7 · 736 learners · 21:1 learner-educator ratio
Quintile 5School fees applyFavourable class size
Q5
Sweet Valley Primary School
Public · Grades R–7 · 896 learners · 17.9:1 learner-educator ratio
Quintile 5School fees applyFavourable class size
Q5
Zwaanswyk Academy/Akademie
Public · Grades R–7 · 737 learners · 23:1 learner-educator ratio
Quintile 5School fees applyFavourable class size
Q5
Bergvliet High School
Public · Grades 8–12 · 1,067 learners · 18.1:1 learner-educator ratio
Quintile 5School fees applyFavourable class size
Q5
Zwaanswyk High School
Public · Grades 8–12 · 886 learners · 22.1:1 learner-educator ratio
Quintile 5School fees applyFavourable class size

Quintile 5 is the highest government-funding category - fees apply, but these are the best-resourced public schools in South Africa. Rankings set by the WCED against community socioeconomic index. Learner-educator ratio (LER) is from EMIS Q2 2025; under 30:1 is favourable by WCED standards, over 40:1 indicates strained capacity. What quintile means ›

Source: DBE EMIS · Q2 2025

Read more: Cape Town schools and education data 2026

FOR COMMUTERS

How connected is Bergvliet?

Private vehicle dominant

Bergvliet has 2 minibus taxi routes. The most common way people get to work is by private vehicle (100%).

Taxi connectivity Ranks this suburb's taxi route access against all 744 Cape Town suburbs. Based on routes matched by name and within 500m of suburb centre. Large suburbs may have higher actual connectivity than shown. Full methodology ›

Low connectivity
2 routes
7th percentile · 4 destinations
Constantia (sweet valley), Constantia - wynberg, Retreat, Wynberg
Based on CCT minibus taxi route data. Routes matched by name and spatial proximity (500m). Methodology ›

Commute mode share

Anyone relocating to Bergvliet needs a car. The 100% private vehicle share is a socioeconomic profile signal, not a walkability score – in working-class Cape Town suburbs the same walking rate indicates structural necessity. Here it is lifestyle choice.
Private vehicle
100%
Cape Town transport context: In South African cities, transport mode is a socioeconomic proxy – high private vehicle = affluent, high minibus taxi = working class, high walking = structural necessity not preference. StreetSignal reports modal share rather than a walkability index, which would misrepresent SA urban mobility. Methodology ›
Dominant mode Private vehicle (100%)
Source CCT Household Survey 2024

Source: City of Cape Town Open Data · 2024

FOR RESIDENTS

What are living conditions in Bergvliet?

Full municipal services

Bergvliet has a service delivery index of 100 out of 100, above the city median of 84.5. 100% of dwellings are formal structures.

Computed from the City of Cape Town 2024 Household Survey , Bergvliet/Meadowridge survey group (80 households). direct.

Zero households report food insecurity across all measured dimensions
› Zero households report hunger or food deprivation across all measured dimensions.› Monthly accommodation expenditure (R5,083) is 3.0× the city median of R1,674.› No material deprivation recorded across any of the 8 measured dimensions.› High digital connectivity: 94% of households have home internet access.

Access to basic services

100 City median: 85
Piped water
100.0%
Flush toilet
100.0%
Weekly refuse
100.0%
Grid electricity
100.0%

Housing & tenure – Owner-dominated residential area

100 City median: 68
Formal dwellings
100.0%
Owner-occupied
75.1%
Rented
9.8%

Environmental risk – Low risk exposure

6 risk index · higher = greater risk · City median: 26
Flooding risk
0.0%
Fire risk
0.0%
Violent crime
1.3%
Non-violent crime
1.5%

Economic structure – Low material stress

Food spending share
23.4%
Share of income spent on food
City median: 35.3%
Comfortable, moderate discretionary income · 90th percentile
Hardship dimensions
0
Areas of material need (out of 8)
Grant income share
15.0%
of households receiving grants
Monthly savings
R2,133
Weighted mean per household

Spending priorities – top priority: Food

Food
69.5%
of households prioritise
Electricity
65.9%
of households prioritise
Petrol/transport
63.9%
of households prioritise
School fees
19.9%
of households prioritise
Rent/bond
8.2%
of households prioritise

Digital inclusion – Fibre-connected suburb

Home fibre
94.4%
City median: 46.5%
Mobile only
5.6%
No access
0.0%

Food security

Adult food insecurity
0.0%
City median: 18.3%
Child food insecurity
0.0%
City median: 13.0%
Food insecurity prevalence
1.5%
City median: 22.3%

Demographics & community

Avg household size
2.3 people
Avg children per household
0.3

Asset ownership

Computer access
75.1%
Fridge ownership
83.7%
Property ownership
2.5%
Geyser ownership
74.9%
Borehole access
22.0%

Home-based economy

Home-based business
10.3%
of households operate a home-based business
WFH full-time
3.5%

How Bergvliet compares

Food insecurity 100% below the city average for adult food insecurity
Material hardship 100% below the city average for material hardship
Income 4.0× the city average for median household income
Food spend share 34% below the city average for food expenditure share

Source: City of Cape Town 2024 Household Survey. Survey group: Bergvliet/Meadowridge. direct.

Energy access
2%
Free basic electricity
5.6%
City median

2% of electricity connections in Bergvliet receive free basic electricity under the City's indigent support programme. Free basic electricity is a constitutional entitlement providing a monthly allocation to qualifying households. The proportion reflects the reach of the City's indigent support in this suburb, not a measure of poverty.

Source: CCT prepaid electricity data (2025/11/30 to 2026/01/31). Covers prepaid connections only. Credit-metered households are not included. 4,167 connections.

Source: City of Cape Town household survey · 2024

FOR RESIDENTS

How responsive are municipal services in Bergvliet?

Highly responsive

The City of Cape Town resolves service requests in Bergvliet in a median of 1 day, compared to the city-wide median of 1 day. This is based on 7,794 service requests to the City of Cape Town.

Computed from City of Cape Town service request data
Infrastructure problems get fixed fast. The median resolution under one day means Bergvliet residents experience responsive municipal service – a signal of well-maintained infrastructure and efficient complaint routing.
1
Median days to resolve
City median: 1
54th
Percentile
across Cape Town
34%
Resolved
same day
Power outage (21%)Sewerage overflow (9%)Single street light out (8%)Street lights out (6%)No supply (3%)
Service requests logged 7 794
Requests resolved 73% (5 718 of 7 794)
75% resolved within 5 days
90% resolved within 15 days
Source CCT service request database
Community & faith

Places of worship

5 registered
Christian
5

Registered places of worship per suburb from City of Cape Town open data. Coverage: 299 of 744 suburbs.

Municipal complaints

Complaints & top issues

Above city average
Complaint rate How is this calculated? 3408.7 per 1,000 households
Total complaints 7 731
Unresolved 27.0%

Top issues: No Power (1 635), SEW: Blocked/Overflow (714), Street Lights - Single Light Out (598)

Source: City of Cape Town C3 service requests

FOR FAMILIES

What services are near Bergvliet?

Well served

Healthcare access

12 within 5km
Nearest public D.P. Marais Santa TB Hospital · Provincial Hospital · 1.8 km
Nearest private Melomed Tokai · Private Hospital · 2.3 km
Public facilities 10
Private facilities 2

This suburb has access to both public and private healthcare within 5 km.

The nearest fire station to Bergvliet is Constantia, 3.1 km away. The nearest public pool is Retreat Swimming Pool, 2.6 km away. The nearest clinic is D.P. Marais Santa Tb Hospital, 1.8 km away.

Nearest clinic D.P. Marais Santa Tb Hospital · 1.8 km
Nearest library Meadowridge · 0.9 km
Nearest park / open space Rose Pos · 0.1 km

Fire station

3.1
km to nearest
fire station
Constantia
community station
within-5km
response
category

Cape Town has 32 fire stations serving 744 suburbs. Source: CCT open data.

Public swimming pools

2.6
km to nearest
public pool
1
pools
within 5 km
5
pools
within 10 km
Nearest pool Retreat Swimming Pool

Cape Town operates 35 public swimming pools. Source: CCT open data.

Distances straight-line from suburb centroid.

Source: City of Cape Town facility registry

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6 adjacent

Suburbs that border or sit adjacent to Bergvliet. Each has its own safety profile, property market, and service data.

Constantia Diep River Heathfield Meadowridge Retreat Tokai
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