About Poortview
Poortview is a suburb in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, offering a mix of residential and commercial properties. The area is known for its tree-lined streets and established homes, making it a popular choice for families and individuals looking for a quiet, suburban lifestyle.
Poortview is situated near the N1 highway, providing easy access to major routes and the city center. The suburb is also close to several shopping centers, including the Clearwater Mall and the Westgate Shopping Centre.
Lifestyle
The lifestyle in Poortview is relaxed and suburban, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and entertainment.
Amenities and dining
dining
- Bootlegger Coffee Company
shopping
- Woolworths Food
- Spar
- Pick n Pay
- Checkers Hyper
- Game
- Checkers
- Woolworths
- Princess Crossing Shopping Centre
healthcare
- Medicross Roodepoort - Princess Crossing
- G4 Medical Services - NiteDoc
- NiteDoc
recreation
- Kloofendal Nature Reserve
- Virgin Active
- Nickel Street Park
- Little Falls Ridge Nature Reserve
- Suifiducia Roodepoort
- Dee Dee Brown Memorial Park
- Ampie Barnard Park
- Johan Riekerk Park
Getting around
Poortview is accessible via the N1 highway, with several main roads connecting the suburb to the city center and surrounding areas.
Main roads: Ontdekkers Road, Albertina Sisulu Road
Education
primary
- Klein Pikkewyn
- Laerskool Helderkruin
- tulip
- Laersskool Horison
secondary
- West Ridge High School
- West Ridge high school
Safety
Medium RiskPoortview is considered a relatively safe suburb, with low crime rates compared to other areas in Johannesburg.
Who lives here
Poortview is a diverse suburb, with a mix of young professionals, families, and retirees.
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