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Mdantsane

Moderate

East London, Eastern Cape

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Worth shortlisting Based on 7 scored dimensions
Best reasons
92
Property confidence
86
Affordability
82
Schools — 81 schools within range
Trade-offs
18
Transport
35
Lifestyle
Is Mdantsane right for you?

Mdantsane stands out for schools nearby and steady property prices, with the trade-off of higher crime and high prices for local incomes.

What is good here

  • There are more schools within reach than in most areas.
  • Property prices have held up better than in most areas.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime is higher than in most areas, so read the safety section before deciding.
  • Homes are expensive compared with local incomes.
  • Public transport is limited, so you will probably need a car.
  • It is quiet, with little to do nearby.

Who it suits

  • Families with children Could work

    Schools nearby, but higher crime.

  • Young professionals and renters Less suited

    Limited public transport and little to do nearby.

  • Retirees and a quieter life Less suited

    Higher crime.

  • Living without a car Less suited

    Limited public transport.

  • Buying on a budget Could work

    Steady property prices, but high prices for local incomes.

Compared with nearby areas

In East London In South Africa
Safety About average Below most
Affordability Among the lowest Below most
Schools Among the best Among the best
Transport Among the lowest Among the lowest
Amenities Below most About average
Lifestyle Below most Below most
Property Confidence About average Among the best
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Data confidence
High coverage
95

Coverage confidence reflects geographic matching, source authority, freshness, record coverage, and demographic alignment. It is not a liveability score.

geography
25 pts
source authority
20 pts
freshness
20 pts
record coverage
25 pts
demographic alignment
5 pts
Verified schools
10 inside · 71 nearby
Official school register
School · verified 2026-09-22
Source
Score dashboard
SAPS 2022-2023 · OSM Nov 2026 · modelled
72
Safety
Good
2022-2023
86
Affordability
Excellent
modelled
82
Schools
Good
2020
18
Transport
Weak
Nov 2026
49
Amenities
Below average
Nov 2026
35
Lifestyle
Weak
Nov 2026
92
Property Confidence
Excellent
RPPI 2010-2023
What these scores mean for Mdantsane

Each score is out of 100. Higher is better for you: a high affordability score means cheaper relative to local incomes, and a high safety score means less crime. Comparisons are with other areas in the same country.

Safety: 72/100 · Good
Scores 72 out of 100, which is good and lower than 75% of areas in South Africa. In practice, reported crime is low for its size. What it measures: How safe the area is, from reported crime adjusted for population, with burglary and robbery counting most. How it is worked out: Severity-weighted reported crime per 1,000 residents vs the urban benchmark. Burglary and robbery are weighted heavily. This is based on reasonable data, but not the most recent or most local. Source: SAPS crime statistics (SAPACR 2008–2023) (2022-2023).
Affordability: 86/100 · Excellent
Scores 86 out of 100, which is excellent and lower than 99% of areas in South Africa. In practice, rent takes a reasonable share of local incomes. What it measures: How average rent compares with what households here typically earn. How it is worked out: Average rent as a share of median monthly income. This is based on reasonable data, but not the most recent or most local. Source: Stats SA income & rental index (modelled).
Schools: 82/100 · Good
Scores 82 out of 100, which is good and better than 73% of areas in South Africa. In practice, there is a good choice of schools nearby. What it measures: How many primary and secondary schools are within reach. How it is worked out: Real schools within range by phase (primary/secondary/pre-primary), weighted toward secondary. This is based on reasonable data, but not the most recent or most local. Source: DBE National Masterlist of Schools (2020) (2020).
Transport: 18/100 · Weak
Scores 18 out of 100, which is weak and lower than 99% of areas in South Africa. In practice, you will probably need a car for most trips. What it measures: Access to public transport stops, stations and main roads. How it is worked out: Density of public-transport stops and stations. This is based on strong, recent official data. Source: OpenStreetMap transport nodes (Nov 2026).
Amenities: 49/100 · Below average
Scores 49 out of 100, which is below average and lower than 56% of areas in South Africa. What it measures: Everyday places nearby, such as shops, pharmacies, clinics and banks. How it is worked out: Daily-convenience density: shops, food, healthcare, community. This is based on strong, recent official data. Source: OpenStreetMap & Google Places (Nov 2026).
Lifestyle: 35/100 · Weak
Scores 35 out of 100, which is weak and lower than 65% of areas in South Africa. In practice, it is a quieter area with fewer places to go out. What it measures: Places to eat, relax and spend free time, such as restaurants, parks and gyms. How it is worked out: Parks, food culture, and community sentiment once reviews accrue. This is based on strong, recent official data. Source: OSM green space + resident sentiment (Nov 2026).
Property Confidence: 92/100 · Excellent
Scores 92 out of 100, which is excellent and better than 87% of areas in South Africa. In practice, property data is plentiful and prices look steady. What it measures: How much reliable property data we have and how stable prices look. How it is worked out: Directional year-on-year price movement — not a valuation. This is based on strong, recent official data. Source: Stats SA Residential Property Price Index (RPPI 2010-2023).
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Flood & earthquake history
🌊 Flood: None on record
🌍 Earthquake: None on record
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Population (Census 2022)

Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality — for the wider municipality/province this suburb sits in.

968,651 people in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
Black African 85%
Coloured 5%
Indian or Asian 1%
White 8%
Other 1%

Source: Stats SA Census 2022.

Municipal service delivery

Real Stats SA General Household Survey (GHS 2022) — based on 322 households surveyed in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. for the wider municipality/province this suburb sits in.

Flush toilet access
76%
Pit/bucket toilet (backlog)
24%
Has electricity
93%
Regular refuse removal
66%
Water interruptions (past yr)
73%
Less happy than last year
56%
What residents are complaining about

% of households reporting each problem as present in their area.

Illegal rubbish dumping 31%
Littering 38%
Water pollution 34%
Air pollution 43%
Land degradation 54%
Noise pollution 31%

Source: Stats SA GHS 2022.

Households (Census 2022)

Real Stats SA Census 2022 — full count, based on 21,116 households. for the wider municipality/province this suburb sits in.

Piped water inside dwelling
59%
Flush toilet
77%
Bucket toilet (backlog)
1%
Electricity for lighting
92%
Regular refuse removal
67%
Home internet access
8%
No internet access
24%
Owns a motor car
26%
Food security

% of households reporting hunger at least sometimes in the past year.

Adult hunger 32%
Child hunger 29%

Source: Stats SA Census 2022.

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