About Crosby
Crosby is a charming suburb located in Johannesburg that offers a blend of residential living with convenient access to urban amenities. Known for its quiet streets and family-friendly atmosphere, it features a variety of homes from older character-filled houses to more modern builds.
The community is well-established and boasts a range of amenities that cater to both daily needs and leisure activities. Locals benefit from the suburb's proximity to various shopping centers and recreational spaces, making it an attractive choice for families and professionals alike.
Lifestyle
Living in Crosby offers a laid-back lifestyle with access to various local amenities and outdoor activities.
Amenities and dining
dining
- Signal Restaurant
shopping
- Pick n Pay
- Tawakal
- butchery
- cafe
- Shoprite
- Angela Supermarket
- Station Liquor Market
- Super Tex Supermarket Butchery and Fast Foods
healthcare
- Netcare Garden City Hospital
- Rahima Moosa Mother And Child Hospital
- Riverlea Major Clinic
- High St Medical Centre
- Carecross Medical & Dental Centre
recreation
- Stones
- UJ Westport Rugby Fields
- UJ Rugby Stadium
- UJ Tennis Courts
- Danie Van Zyl Community Hall
- Newlands Park
- Newlands Tennis Court
- Phineas McIntosh Park
Getting around
Crosby offers a mix of road access and public transport options for easy commuting.
Main roads: Ripley Road, Portland Avenue, Perth Road, Ditton Avenue, University Road, Albertina Sisulu Road, High Street, Kingsway Avenue
Education
primary
- Piet Van Veerun Primary School
- newclaire primary school
- creche
- EP Bauman Primary School
- Brixton Primary School
- Laerskool Jim Fouche
- Dowling Primary School
- Westbury Primary School
secondary
- Vorentoe High School
- CJB High School
- Raucall Secondary School
- Westbury Secondary School
Safety
Medium RiskCrosby is generally considered a safe suburb, with a community-focused approach to crime prevention.
Who lives here
Crosby is home to a diverse community, including families, professionals, and long-term residents.
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