About Kew
Kew is a centrally located suburb in Johannesburg that offers a mix of residential spaces and convenient access to various amenities. Families and professionals appreciate its proximity to the metropolitan area, while still enjoying a quieter suburban atmosphere. The area features well-established homes alongside green spaces, contributing to a pleasant living environment suitable for a variety of lifestyles.
Lifestyle
Living in Kew offers a balanced lifestyle with both social and recreational options.
Amenities and dining
dining
- Breezeblock
- Roving Bantu Kitchen
shopping
- Spar
- Campus Square
- Pick n Pay
- Woolworths
- Tawakal
- Melvile Corner
- Angela Supermarket
- Station Liquor Market
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
- Phineas McIntosh Park
- University of Jhb Sports Grounds
- University Of Johannesburg Sports Grounds
- University of Johannesburg Westport Rugby Fields
Getting around
Kew is well-connected through a network of roads and public transport options, making it easy for residents to travel in and around Johannesburg.
Main roads: Ripley Road, Main Road, Henley Road, Brixton Road, University Road, Portland Avenue, Perth Road, Queens Road
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
- Raucall Secondary School
- Westbury Secondary School
Safety
Medium RiskKew generally experiences moderate levels of safety. While incidents can occur, local residents often engage in community safety initiatives.
Who lives here
Kew is home to a diverse community with families, working professionals, and retirees.
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