About Drakeville
Drakeville in Vanderbijlpark is a suburban area known for its quiet residential streets and well-maintained properties. The suburb offers a family-friendly atmosphere, making it popular among those looking for a peaceful place to live while being close enough to the amenities of the surrounding urban environment.
Residents enjoy access to various communal facilities and a sense of camaraderie within the community. The suburb's proximity to the Vaal River adds an appealing outdoor recreational element, with opportunities for scenic walks and picnics along the riverbanks.
Lifestyle
Living in Drakeville offers a balanced lifestyle with access to local amenities and community events.
Amenities and dining
dining
- ZLP Restaurant
- La Tich
shopping
- Pick n Pay
- game
- Checkers Hyper
- One by One Supermarket
- College Park
- Rescom Security
- The Palms Shopping Centre
- Vaal Mall
healthcare
- Medivaal Hospital
- Pathcare
- Johan Heyns Community Health Centre
- CoreMed
recreation
- ArcelorMittal Squash Centre
- Vaal University of Technology - Isac Steyl Stadium
- Phoenix Park
- J&B Driving Range
- Old Vaaltonians Sports Ground
- Cecil Oldridge Park Sports grounds
- Quest Conference and Sports Centre
- Vanderbijlpark Municipal Pool
Getting around
Residents typically use personal vehicles for commuting, but there are several public transport options available in the area.
Main roads: Frikkie Meyer Boulevard, Barrage Road
Education
primary
- Pinedene Primary School
- Frikkie Meyer Primary School
- Sancta Maria Convent
- Oliver Lodge Primary School
- Park Ridge Primary School
- DF Malherbe Primary School
- Eligwa Primary School
- Die Anker Skool
secondary
- The Vaal High School
- Vanderbijlpark High School
- Driehoek High School
- Carel de Wet Technical High School
- Suiderlig Commercial High School
- Transvalia High School
- College Park Primary School
Safety
Medium RiskThe safety level in Drakeville is generally considered medium risk, with an emphasis on community safety initiatives.
Who lives here
Drakeville attracts a mix of families and young professionals, contributing to a vibrant community.
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