Living in or staying in Silverhurst, Cape Town

Scores

Safety and quiet come from researched sources about the whole neighborhood; walkability, transport and nightlife from the places and stops around its center.

About Silverhurst

An exceptionally affluent and tranquil residential pocket within Upper Constantia, defined by sprawling private estates, mature oak trees, lush gardens, and secure gated enclaves like Silverhurst Estate. The streets are exceptionally calm, tree-lined, and secluded, with virtually no through traffic, catering to high-net-worth families, diplomats, and residents seeking privacy.

Good for

• families
• retirees
• luxury travelers
• quiet seekers
• drivers

Less suited to

• budget travelers
• public transport users
• nightlife seekers
• first-time visitors

Watch out for

• Opportunistic house break-ins occur across Constantia and surrounding suburban properties, prompting heavy perimeter security throughout the area.
• Streets lack pedestrian foot traffic and sidewalks after dark, making walking outside secure private estate perimeters inadvisable at night.

Sources

• Is Cape Town Safe? Safety Score and Crime Overview
• South Africa Country Security Report
• Foreign travel advice: safety and security
• Travel advisory: level 2
• Homicide rate per 100,000 people (2022)