Claremont Area Profile

Claremont at a glance

Claremont at a glance

Located in the leafy Southern Suburbs of Cape Town in the Western Cape, Claremont is an affluent, thriving commercial and residential hub about 20 minutes’ drive from the city centre. In 1913, Claremont and several other municipalities were officially incorporated into the City of Cape Town, after which considerable residential growth took place when estates such as Palmyra, Keurboom, Ravensworth, Sanatorium Estate, The Vineyard, Wyndover, and Edinburgh Estate were subdivided and developed in the 1920s and 1930s. The government enforced its apartheid system on Claremont in the 1960s, and a result, large areas of the suburb stood derelict for several years. Claremont remained predominantly residential until the early 1970s, when commercial development began. A major shopping mall, named Cavendish Square, was opened in 1973, and other shopping centres followed. There was a further building boom in the 1990s, and the suburb is currently experiencing another in both the commercial and residential property sector.

Commercial hotspots

In recent years, Claremont has gained popularity as a formidable and credible node for business and commerce. This has lead to many leading brands choosing to make this their home including Virgin Active, Courierit, Coronation and Citadel to name but a few. Many businesses and offices are located around the Claremont’s most well-known shopping centre, Cavendish Square. This area has become known as the Claremont CBD and is a highly sought-after commercial node.

Commercial developments and office parks

Claremont is perhaps best known for the Cavendish Square shopping centre but also boasts Montclaire Place Parkade and Stadium on Main Centre nearby. Notable office blocks include the Sunclare building, Draper on Main and the Claremont Central building. It also boasts impressive residential developments like The Claremont, The Beaumont and The Quadrant.

Infrastructure/roadways

Claremont is one of the most sought-after commercial and residential nodes in Cape Town due to its close proximity to the Cape Town CBD and easy access to major roadways and the rest of the Southern Suburbs. It is close to both the Newlands Rugby and Cricket Stadiums, the beautiful Kirstenbosch Gardens and world-class University of Cape Town. Claremont is also home to more than 20 schools, including Grove Primary School, Claremont Primary and High School, Western Province Primary and High School, Herschel Girls School, Barkly House, Greenfield Girls School, Abbott’s College and San Souci Girls High School. Life Kingsbury Hospital is located in Claremont and is one of the biggest Life Healthcare facilities in Cape Town. Its smaller sister facility is the Claremont Hospital around 500 metres away on Main Road, Claremont. Both hospitals typically function together due to their close proximity. Claremont is well-connected by various roads such as Main Road, Rosemead Avenue and Paradise Road and in close proximity to major roadways like the M3, M5 and N2 highway.

Distance from key points

Claremont is situated roughly 17,6 km from the Cape Town International Airport and it is said to take approximately 19 minutes to get there. From the central business district of Cape Town, it is located 20,6 km away and takes around 21 minutes to get there. Please note that these calculations do not factor in traffic delays.

Transport

Claremont is easily accessed from other areas in Cape Town via major roadways and railways – it has its own train station on the Southern Line. Adjacent to the station is major bus station of the Golden Arrow Bus Services and a large minibus taxi rank. In addition to this, a MyCiti Bus route has been approved by the City for the near future.

Malls/shopping

The Cavendish Square Shopping Centre is an award-winning shopping mall situated in the heart of Cape Town's Southern Suburbs in the upmarket suburb of Claremont. Cavendish Square encompasses over two hundred and fifty of the most elite stores in the country. Cavendish Square has 24 hour security personnel supported by a highly sophisticated camera surveillance system. The Centre boasts sixteen state-of-the-art cinemas as well as nineteen restaurants and coffee shops. Other notable shopping centres include Montclair Place, Kenilworth Shopping Centre and Stadium on Main. Claremont also has many independent shops and boutiques scattered along its tree-lined streets that add to its charm and reputation for being one of Cape Town’s best shopping destinations.

Restaurants

Restaurants in Claremont caters for all appetites, ranging from fast foods to exclusive cuisine and coffee shops. Popular restaurants include Hudson’s Burger Joint, Bihari, Starlings Café, A Tavola and The Avenue Restaurant & Grill.

While the commercial and residential node of Claremont has always been popular among investors and businesses, it has seen exponential growth in recent years. Its well-connected roads, great infrastructure and excellent location makes Claremont the preferred area for many. Should you be interested in finding out more about available commercial space in Claremont, get in touch with an Officeplace broker today who will provide you with expert advise and the latest commercial listings available in this sought-after area.