Dan Pienaar Road, Durban
Carrington Heights · 3.1 km to the city center (Durban)
Dan Pienaar Road, Carrington Heights, eThekwini Ward 33, Durban, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4013, South Africa
Scores
Located some way from the Durban city center, this address is a car-dependent spot with almost no public transport. It is a moderately noisy place with hardly any nightlife. As a hilly, residential area, it offers a suburban pace.
Safety by day 6.2/10, at night 5/10.
About Carrington Heights
Carrington Heights is a hilly, mostly residential area of detached homes, apartments, townhouses, and secure complexes. Streets are generally leafy and quiet, with some student-oriented housing and busier connecting roads nearby. It has a suburban pace rather than a central-city feel.
Good for
- families
- long stays
- students
- drivers
- quiet seekers
Less suited to
- nightlife seekers
- first-time visitors
- people with limited mobility
- public transport users
Watch out for
- Use normal Durban precautions after dark and avoid walking alone on quiet streets.
- Choose accommodation with secure parking, controlled access, and good exterior lighting.
- Expect steep streets and limited convenience for travelers relying entirely on public transport.
- Check the exact road before booking, as traffic and activity vary between residential lanes and connecting routes.
Sources
Getting around
3.1 km to the city center (Durban).
What's nearby
Groceries
- Spar 730 m
Bars and pubs
- Queens Pub 800 m
Parks
- Leighton Crescent Park 590 m