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Eastridge

Safety 36/100 Safer than 41% of Cape Town suburbs (relative) Property 2-400k Top 85% Schools 4 nearby Healthcare 17 facilities more access than most suburbs Council Near avg complaints 1d median resolution Transport Minibus taxi coverage well-connected area

Data current as of

#11 Fastest Growing

The neighbourhood

What's it like to live here?

Eastridge is a neighbourhood in Cape Flats, Cape Town, where property values place it among the more affordable areas in Cape Town. The area's safety profile is around or above the city median for reported safety. There is a strong presence of places of worship serving the community. The dominant commuter mode is public bus. Policing falls under the Mitchells Plain SAPS precinct.

How is the area changing?

In Eastridge, crime levels are stable based on the most recent quarterly comparison. Property values have grown above inflation between valuation rolls.

What should buyers know?

Eastridge is served by schools within reach. In this area, the City typically resolves service complaints promptly. The suburb is well-served by nearby healthcare facilities. Like many areas shaped by apartheid-era spatial planning, infrastructure and service indicators in Eastridge reflect decades of structural under-investment rather than current community capacity. Reported crime statistics should be read alongside policing density, reporting rates, and the legacy of the Group Areas Act.

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 Eastridge safe?

Moderate reported crime

73rd percentile among 744 suburbs · relative index, not an absolute safety measure

Very high Absolute crime volume
35 300 reported crimes per year · city median: 10 468
↑ 6.3% vs Q3 2024
Crime statistics here reflect decades of underinvestment in infrastructure and services, not the character of the community. Crime levels have held steady over the past year. Contact crime (assault, robbery) dominates the reported crime profile.

Detailed data

Safety index (resident-adjusted) How is this calculated? 36 / 100
Contact crime rate 1,253,169 per 100k residents
Station population 226 109
Harm rate (per resident) 81/100
Harm volume (absolute) 16/100
Data period Q3 2025/2026 (Oct–Dec 2025)
Source SAPS via DataFirst · CC-BY 4.0
Methodology note: The safety index combines harm-per-resident and absolute harm volume using a composite formula. In high-density precincts, population size dilutes the per-capita rate while absolute harm remains high. Both dimensions are reflected in the composite score.

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

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Source: SAPS via DataFirst · Q3 2025/2026

FOR BUYERS & INVESTORS

What do properties cost in Eastridge?

15th percentile

Planned development

14 hectares of land in Eastridge are earmarked for new development across 10 parcels, primarily Medium Density Residential (7ha) and High Density Residential (4ha), and 1 other category.

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

The median property value in Eastridge is R520K. Property values have grown by 12.0% per year since 2018.

A 12.0% annual growth rate (CAGR) over the valuation period.
Value band distribution – Eastridge 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 R520,000
Value growth (CAGR 2018–2022) +12.0% per year ↑ Growing
City-wide value percentile 15th percentile
Dominant value band 2-400k
Source CCT GV 2022 · Open Data Policy 27781

Source: City of Cape Town GV2022

Read more: Cape Town property values 2026: what the municipal data shows

FOR PARENTS

How are schools in Eastridge?

4 schools nearby

Eastridge has 4 schools within reach. Schools include Eastridge Christian Academy.

Matric results: pass rate data currently covers 157 of 744 suburbs. Eastridge will surface when DBE suburb-level data is processed in the next pipeline run. About coverage ›
IND
Eastridge Christian Academy
Independent · Grades R–12 · 131 learners · 26.2:1 learner-educator ratio
PrivateFavourable class size
IND
Darul Arqam Islamic High School
Independent · Grades R–12 · 635 learners · 18.7:1 learner-educator ratio
PrivateFavourable class size
Q5
Eastville Primary School
Public · Grades R–7 · 1,101 learners · 35.5:1 learner-educator ratio
Quintile 5School fees apply
Q4
Littlewood Primary School
Public · Grades R–7 · 1,367 learners · 38:1 learner-educator ratio

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

FOR COMMUTERS

How connected is Eastridge?

Mixed mode

Eastridge has 19 minibus taxi routes. The most common way people get to work is by public bus (55%).

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 ›

Connected
19 routes
60th percentile · 21 destinations
3rd /7th ave mitchells plain, Beacon valley, Beacon valley(calypso square), Blue downs, Eerste river, Khayelitsha +15 more
Based on CCT minibus taxi route data. Routes matched by name and spatial proximity (500m). Methodology ›

Commute mode share

A mixed transport profile. Multiple modes serve Eastridge – consider proximity to work when evaluating.
Private vehicle
20%
Walking
5%
MyCiTi bus
55%
Minibus taxi
18%
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 busPublic
Source CCT Household Survey 2024

Source: City of Cape Town Open Data · 2024

FOR RESIDENTS

What are living conditions in Eastridge?

Full municipal services

Eastridge has a service delivery index of 97.1 out of 100, above the city median of 84.5. 79% of dwellings are formal structures.

Computed from the City of Cape Town 2024 Household Survey , Eastridge survey group (46 households). direct.

Violent crime victimisation reported by 10% of households
› Monthly accommodation expenditure (R312) is 0.2× the city median of R1,674.› Violent crime victimisation reported by 10% of households (distinct from SAPS-reported statistics).› Social grants reach 63% of households, providing a critical income safety net.

Access to basic services

97 City median: 85
Piped water
94.8%
Flush toilet
96.1%
Weekly refuse
97.4%
Grid electricity
100.0%

Housing & tenure – Mixed tenure community

79 City median: 68
Formal dwellings
79.0%
Owner-occupied
63.2%
Rented
13.1%

Environmental risk – Moderate risk exposure

25 risk index · higher = greater risk · City median: 26
Flooding risk
1.3%
Fire risk
0.0%
Violent crime
10.5%
Non-violent crime
13.2%

Economic structure – Moderate material pressure

Food spending share
49.3%
Share of income spent on food
City median: 35.3%
Under pressure, limited discretionary income · 23rd percentile
Hardship dimensions
2
Areas of material need (out of 8)
Grant income share
63.0%
of households receiving grants

Spending priorities – top priority: Food

Food
81.6%
of households prioritise
Electricity
69.8%
of households prioritise
Petrol/transport
38.2%
of households prioritise
School fees
31.6%
of households prioritise
Rent/bond
19.7%
of households prioritise

Digital inclusion – Mixed-access suburb

Home fibre
56.6%
City median: 46.5%
Mobile only
26.3%
No access
17.1%

Food security

Adult food insecurity
13.2%
City median: 18.3%
Child food insecurity
5.3%
City median: 13.0%
Food insecurity prevalence
17.1%
City median: 22.3%

Demographics & community

Avg household size
4.3 people
Avg children per household
1.4

Asset ownership

Computer access
23.7%
Fridge ownership
97.4%
Property ownership
2.6%
Geyser ownership
59.3%
Borehole access
0.0%

Home-based economy

Home-based business
5.3%
of households operate a home-based business
WFH part-time
2.6%

How Eastridge compares

Food insecurity 28% below the city average for adult food insecurity
Material hardship 13% above the city average for material hardship
Income 50% below the city average for median household income
Food spend share 40% above the city average for food expenditure share
Household survey victimisation rates significantly exceed SAPS-reported crime for this area, suggesting substantial under-reporting.

Source: City of Cape Town 2024 Household Survey. Survey group: Eastridge. direct.

Energy access
40%
Free basic electricity
5.6%
City median

40% of electricity connections in Eastridge 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. 13,538 connections.

Source: City of Cape Town household survey · 2024

FOR RESIDENTS

How responsive are municipal services in Eastridge?

Highly responsive

The City of Cape Town resolves service requests in Eastridge in a median of 1 day, compared to the city-wide median of 1 day. This is based on 12,599 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 Eastridge residents experience responsive municipal service – a signal of well-maintained infrastructure and efficient complaint routing.
1
Median days to resolve
City median: 1
62nd
Percentile
across Cape Town
35%
Resolved
same day
Street lights out (9%)Sewerage overflow (9%)Power outage (7%)Indigent Application (6%)Customer : Reconnection Request (5%)
Service requests logged 12 599
Requests resolved 82% (10 364 of 12 599)
75% resolved within 5 days
90% resolved within 15 days
Source CCT service request database
Community & faith

Places of worship

14 registered
Christian
13
Islamic
1

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

Municipal complaints

Complaints & top issues

Near city average
Complaint rate How is this calculated? 1868.9 per 1,000 households
Total complaints 12 557
Unresolved 18.0%

Top issues: Street Lights - All Lights Out (1 144), SEW: Blocked/Overflow (1 052), No Power (929)

Source: City of Cape Town C3 service requests

FOR FAMILIES

What services are near Eastridge?

Well served

Healthcare access

17 within 5km
Nearest public Eastridge Clinic · Community Day Centre · 1 km
Nearest private Melomed Mitchells Plain · Private Hospital · 0.7 km
Public facilities 16
Private facilities 1

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

The nearest fire station to Eastridge is Mitchells Plain, 3.5 km away. The nearest public pool is Eastridge Swimming Pool, 0.6 km away. The nearest clinic is Melomed Mitchells Plain, 0.7 km away.

Nearest clinic Melomed Mitchells Plain · 0.7 km
Nearest library Mitchell'S Plain · 0.7 km
Nearest park / open space Cinderella Greenbelt · 0.17 km

Fire station

3.5
km to nearest
fire station
Mitchells Plain
divisional hq
within-5km
response
category

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

Public swimming pools

0.6
km to nearest
public pool
5
pools
within 5 km
9
pools
within 10 km
Nearest pool Eastridge 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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Bordering suburbs

6 adjacent

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

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