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Plattekloof

Moderate

Cape Town, Western Cape

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Worth shortlisting Based on 7 scored dimensions
Best reasons
94
Affordability
82
Schools — 55 schools within range
77
Property confidence
Trade-offs
18
Transport
53
Safety — 5,696 reported incidents in the latest period
Is Plattekloof right for you?

Plattekloof stands out for affordable homes and schools nearby, with the trade-off of higher crime and limited public transport.

What is good here

  • Homes cost less than in most areas, compared with local incomes.
  • There are more schools within reach than in most areas.
  • Shops, healthcare and everyday services are close by.
  • There are lots of places to eat, parks and things to do.
  • 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.
  • Public transport is limited, so you will probably need a car.

Who it suits

  • Families with children Could work

    Schools nearby and shops and services close by, but higher crime.

  • Young professionals and renters Could work

    Shops and services close by and plenty to do, but limited public transport.

  • Retirees and a quieter life Could work

    Shops and services close by, but higher crime.

  • Living without a car Could work

    Shops and services close by, but limited public transport.

  • Buying on a budget Suits well

    Affordable homes and steady property prices.

Compared with nearby areas

In Cape Town In South Africa
Safety Among the lowest Among the lowest
Affordability About average Among the best
Schools Better than most Among the best
Transport Among the lowest Among the lowest
Amenities Among the best Among the best
Lifestyle About average Among the best
Property Confidence About average Better than most
What's happening
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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
5 inside · 50 nearby
Official school register
School · verified 2026-10-05
Source
Score dashboard
SAPS 2022-2023 · OSM Nov 2026 · modelled
53
Safety
Below average
2022-2023
94
Affordability
Excellent
modelled
82
Schools
Good
2020
18
Transport
Weak
Nov 2026
66
Amenities
About average
Nov 2026
62
Lifestyle
About average
Nov 2026
77
Property Confidence
Good
RPPI 2010-2023
What these scores mean for Plattekloof

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: 53/100 · Below average
Scores 53 out of 100, which is below average and lower than 87% of areas in South Africa. 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: 94/100 · Excellent
Scores 94 out of 100, which is excellent and better than 63% 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: 66/100 · About average
Scores 66 out of 100, which is about average and better than 93% 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: 62/100 · About average
Scores 62 out of 100, which is about average and better than 90% of areas in South Africa. 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: 77/100 · Good
Scores 77 out of 100, which is good and better than 65% 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).
Full scoring method
Flood & earthquake history
🌊 Flood: None on record
🌍 Earthquake: None on record
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Is this area good for families?

Plattekloof scores 82/100 for schools and 53/100 for safety — the two factors families weigh most. Its strongest areas are affordability and schools. Be mindful of weaker transport scores before committing.

Generated by AI · 17 hours ago

Population (Census 2022)

City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality — for the wider municipality/province this suburb sits in.

4,702,033 people in City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality
Black African 46%
Coloured 35%
Indian or Asian 2%
White 16%
Other 1%

Source: Stats SA Census 2022.

Municipal service delivery

Real Stats SA General Household Survey (GHS 2022) — based on 1,155 households surveyed in City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality. for the wider municipality/province this suburb sits in.

Flush toilet access
96%
Pit/bucket toilet (backlog)
3%
Has electricity
99%
Regular refuse removal
91%
Water interruptions (past yr)
23%
Less happy than last year
41%
What residents are complaining about

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

Illegal rubbish dumping 9%
Littering 28%
Water pollution 11%
Air pollution 10%
Land degradation 18%
Noise pollution 15%

Source: Stats SA GHS 2022.

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