Sylvia Street, Cape Town

Cape Town Ward 1 · 16.4 km to the city center (Cape Town)

Sylvia Street, Cape Town Ward 1, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, 7435, South Africa

Scores

Overall4.1Poor

Located far from the center of Cape Town, this address is a suburban residential area with local shopping. It is safe during the day and moderately noisy, though it lacks public transport and is not very walkable.

Walkability3.5/10 Poor
Public transport0.0/10 Very poor
Safety6.2/10 Fair
Nightlife1.0/10 Very little
Quiet5.2/10 Fair

Safety by day 6.8/10, at night 5.8/10.

About Cape Town Ward 1

A mostly suburban residential area in Cape Town’s northern suburbs, with established homes, apartment pockets, local shopping, and access to major roads near N1 City. Streets are generally calmer at night, while traffic and activity increase around main routes and commercial areas.

Good for

  • families
  • long stays
  • drivers
  • quiet seekers
  • budget travelers

Less suited to

  • nightlife seekers
  • first-time visitors
  • public transport users
  • beach lovers

Watch out for

  • Use normal city precautions after dark, especially around transport stops, shopping areas, and quieter streets.
  • Keep valuables out of sight in parked vehicles.
  • Expect heavier traffic and more daytime noise near the N1 and N1 City.
  • Check the exact accommodation location, as Ward 1 covers several distinct suburbs.

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Getting around

16.4 km to the city center (Cape Town).

What's nearby

Groceries

  • FriendlyGrocer 510 m
  • Richwood 7-11 780 m

Restaurants

  • Pitbru Coffee 770 m

Bars and pubs

  • DG's Village Pub 520 m

Health

  • Richwood Surgery 430 m