Northdene, Queensburgh

Northdene, which also includes Moseley, is a suburb of Queensburgh that is situated within the KwaZulu-Natal province. Northdene is a family-orientated area surrounded by lush greenery, loads of amenities and various property types. 

A brief history of the area

In 1924, four residential townships in the area, Malvern, Escombe, Northdene and Moseley combined to form the town of Malvern. In 1952, to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne, Malvern received municipality status and changed its name to Queensburgh. 

Northdene does have its very own piece of history though in Northdene Preparatory School which opened for the first time on 21 January 1952 in the Northdene Hall. In June 1955, pre-fabricated buildings were erected on the site of the present school buildings and by November 1960, permanent buildings were completed. 

Distance from key points

The distance from Northdene to King Shaka International Airport is 45,2 km (42 minutes away) via the N2. Residents wanting to head to Durban Beach can do so in approximately 28 minutes (23 km) via the M7.

Climate

Northdene has an oceanic climate. The highest average temperature in Malvern is 30°C in February and the lowest is 25°C in July. Malvern experiences approximately 1048 mm of rain each year with December being its wettest month.

Schools in the area

When moving to a new suburb, you want to know the top schools in and around the area that you could enrol your kids into. Some of the best schools you should consider are Queensburgh Pre-Primary School, Northdene Preparatory School, Escombe Primary School, Queensburgh Girls' High School and Queensburgh High School.

Healthcare in the area

Northdene has a few great hospitals near the area such as Life Chatsmed Garden Hospital, Life the Crompton Hospital and Life Westville Hospital.

Medical centres in and around the area include Malvern Medicross Medical Centre, DR Corporate Wellness and Africa Medical & Lifestyle Centre.

If it's your furry loved one that requires medical attention you could always take them to Northdene Veterinary Clinic.

Shopping centres

For all your retail therapy needs, you will be able to find what you're looking for at the Court Yard Shopping Centre, Malvern Centre or the new Southway Mall. Should you not find what you're looking for in one of these malls, you can take a 14-minute drive to The Pavilion in Westville which has 285 stores to browse.

Restaurants

Not everyone enjoys cooking every single day and so knowing the best restaurants in the area is extremely beneficial. Whether you are looking to take the family out for lunch or a special someone on a romantic date, Northdene has some great restaurants in and near the area for you to choose from.

Some of the top restaurants you should visit include Q Zone Restaurant, Red Oak Spur Steak Ranch, Takashi Sushi, Musketeers Bar & Restaurant and Gong Lok Chinese Restaurant.

Curry O's, Woolworths Food Court, Nando's, Fish Aways, Debonairs, KFC and Chicken Licken are also in and around the area.

Firwood Sports Club is another great place you can grab some food as well as partake in Bowls, Darts and Pool while the kids play on the playground.

Special attractions

Northdene has some lovely attractions in and near the area for its residents to enjoy. Here are some of the places you may want to explore.

Bunny Zone is a great place to take the family for a fun day out.

Queensburgh Caravan Resort is a great place to take the family for a day out or even a whole weekend as they offer camping and caravaning as well.

Paradise Valley is a short 14-minute drive and the walking trails and waterfall make it totally worth it.

Make Northdene your home. Let it be your story.

Northdene has so much to offer its residents and is growing more and more popular every day. Seeff has a wide range of properties within Northdene for you to choose from whether you're looking to purchase a property or rent a home, so contact one of our property practitioners today.