Living in or staying in Silvermine Village, Noordhoek

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 Silvermine Village

A tranquil, gated retirement enclave nestled in the Cape Peninsula valley beneath Ou Kaapse Weg. The neighborhood features single-story cottages, meticulously manicured communal gardens, private paved roads, and tranquil mountain vistas, creating an exceptionally peaceful, close-knit, and unhurried residential atmosphere.

Good for

• retirees
• quiet seekers
• nature lovers
• long stays

Less suited to

• nightlife seekers
• budget travelers
• public transport users
• students

Watch out for

• Opportunistic housebreakings and thefts occur across the Noordhoek valley, especially along properties backing onto open mountain slopes.
• Isolated hiking trails and open areas heading into Table Mountain National Park and Silvermine Nature Reserve present risks of muggings when traversed alone.

Sources

• Visitor Safety in Table Mountain National Park
• Foreign travel advice: safety and security
• Travel advisory: level 2
• Homicide rate per 100,000 people (2022)
• Visit Noordhoek