Joyce Road, Durban
Hippo Road · 7.4 km to the city center (Durban)
Joyce Road, Hippo Road, eThekwini Ward 34, Durban, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4037, South Africa
Scores
Overall3.5Poor
Located some way from Durban, this address is a residential neighborhood with a suburban pace. It is car-dependent with almost no public transport and is moderately noisy. Travelers should expect hardly any nightlife.
Walkability2.2/10 Very poor
Public transport0.0/10 Very poor
Safety5.7/10 Fair
Nightlife0.0/10 Very little
Quiet6.0/10 Fair
Safety by day 6.3/10, at night 5.3/10.
About Hippo Road
A primarily residential Durban neighborhood with a quieter suburban pace, low-rise homes and local streets rather than major visitor attractions. It suits travelers who prefer a settled base and are comfortable traveling to central Durban, beaches and larger shopping areas.
Good for
- families
- long stays
- quiet seekers
- drivers
Less suited to
- nightlife seekers
- first-time visitors
- public transport users
- people with limited mobility
Watch out for
- Use normal precautions after dark and avoid walking alone on quiet streets.
- Plan journeys in advance because amenities and transport connections are limited locally.
- A car or ride-hailing service is useful for reaching central Durban and major attractions.
Sources
Getting around
7.4 km to the city center (Durban).
What's nearby
Groceries
- Durban Spice Works 380 m
- Quickshop 470 m