About Parktown North
Parktown North is a charming and established suburb in Johannesburg, known for its tree-lined streets, historic homes, and vibrant community. The area is popular with families and young professionals, who are drawn to its convenient location, excellent schools, and wide range of amenities.
From its picturesque parks to its bustling shopping centers, Parktown North offers a unique blend of tranquility and urban excitement. The suburb is also close to several major highways, making it an ideal choice for commuters.
Lifestyle
Parktown North offers a relaxed and convenient lifestyle, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, shopping, and dining.
Amenities and dining
dining
- Georges at 4th ave
- Doppio Zero
- Nando's
- Mastro
- Level Four
- The Grill Jichana
- Jolly Cool
- Giles
shopping
- Pick n Pay
- Woolworths
- Wellness Warehouse
- Rosebank Sunday Market
- Stax
- Spar
- Superspar
- Vape Crazy Hyde Park
healthcare
- Bio-Art Saxonworld
- COVID Testing - Drive Trough
recreation
- Parkview Lawn Tennis Club
- Florence Bloom Bird Sanctuary
- Planet Fitness
- Viva Gym
- Body 20
- The Vista
- Delta Stables
- Community Vegatable Gardens
Getting around
Parktown North is well-connected to the rest of Johannesburg, with several major roads and highways nearby.
Main roads: Winnie Mandela Drive, Jan Smuts Avenue, Jellicoe Avenue, Bolton Road, Oxford Road, 6th Street, 7th Avenue, Victory Road
Education
primary
- Greenside Primary
- Parktown Girls High
- Parkview Junior Primary School
- Laerskool Jan Celliers
- St Teresa's School
- The Animation School
- St David's Marist
- Saint Vincent School for the Deaf
secondary
- Hyde Park High School
- Kingsmead College
Safety
Medium RiskParktown North is considered a relatively safe suburb, with low crime rates compared to other areas of Johannesburg.
Who lives here
The suburb is home to a diverse range of residents, including families, young professionals, and retirees.
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