Durban North Area Information

Durban North at a glance

Durban North at a glance

Durban North is an area to the north of Durban in the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Durban North lies between the N2 freeway and the eastern seashore, with the Umgeni River forming its southern boundary. It has residential suburbs that are some of Durban's most affluent and is flanked by La Lucia in the north.A brief history of the area

Durban North begins on the northern bank of the Umgeni River with the suburbs of Umgeni Park, Prospect Hall and Athlone. Along the eastern coastline northwards towards La Lucia are the suburbs of Beachwood, Virginia and Glenashley. Central Durban North is now officially known as Broadway, and is the commercial and educational hub of the area. To the west at the boundary with Avoca and are the suburbs of Parkhill, Red Hill, Glen Anil, Glen Hills, Greenwood Park, Kenville and the industrial area, Briardene.

Infrastructure

KwaZulu-Natal has a well-developed infrastructure of roads, railways and telecommunications, plentiful semi-skilled labour, a sophisticated commercial and financial business structure, complemented by a full spectrum of professional services, good access to overseas markets, quality housing, and excellent medical, social and cultural facilities. Modern industrial parks are found throughout the Province and standard factory buildings are available, while custom-built factories can be constructed according to specification.

Schools in the area

Another factor why so many are choosing Durban North as their destination of choice in terms of residence is for the fact that there are a number of great schools to choose from. Some of the more well-known schools in Durban North  include Chelsea Preparatory School, Danville Park Girls' High School, Durban North College, Glenashley Preparatory, Northcrest Primary School, Northlands Primary School, Northlands Girls' High School, Northwood School, Rose Hill Primary School, Virginia Preparatory School, Greenwood Park Primary School, Parkhill Secondary School, Effingham Primary School, Effingham Secondary School, Columbia Primary School, Oakridge College, Our Lady of Fatima Convent School and Hamptons High School

Hospitals nearby

Another reason why Durban North is one of the most popular residential cities in South Africa is there is also a massive selection of great medical facilities and hospitals. Including eThekwini Heart Hospital and Umhlanga Netcare

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)

The M12 Kenneth Kaunda Road/Umhlanga Rocks drive links the western suburbs of Durban North to the Umhlanga Ridge. The Ruth First Highway (M4) connects Durban North to the city and Umhlanga Rocks along the coast. Virginia Airport is situated along the northern shoreline.

Special Attractions

The Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve conserves the mangrove swamps of Beachwood on the northern bank of the Blue Lagoon. Rocket Hut Beach is adjacent to the reserve and is known for its fishing and was the scene of a shark attack in 1947 and 1954.

Beachwood Country Club abuts the mangrove swamp, with a non-swimming beach known as Beachwood. The golf course at Beachwood was redesigned by Gary Player in 1994. Virginia Beach is just north of Beachwood, alongside the Virginia Airport. Glenashley Beach is popular with locals, although it is officially a non-swimming beach.

History

In 1927 the Durban North Estates Company, a property development company, bought a large tract of land north of the Umgeni River known as the Prospect Hall Sugar Estate. Plans were laid out for the development of the land into a residential suburb, and roads were built, beginning with Northway, to be the main arterial through the new suburb. At the time access to the land across the Umgeni was limited to the Connaught Bridge further upstream. In November 1927 the company completed the iron girder Athlone Bridge across the Umgeni River to link the new suburb at Northway to the established area of Stamford Hill in the South. Following the completion of the bridge and enhanced access to the city, Durban North rapidly developed, followed by Virginia in the 1950s, and Glenashley in the 1970s.

Time to invest

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Sources: Wikipedia