Durban

Westville is a lush, leafy suburb situated 10 km inland from the Durban CBD. Its close proximity to excellent schools, business and shopping complexes and sports facilities makes it an ideal place to reside. 

A brief history of the area

The area was named Westville in honour of Martin West, the first Lieutenant Governor of Natal. Until the early 1920s, Westville was a farming area with the first schools and stores established in 1877. The location offered charm and natural beauty that you can still see in the area today. 

Distance from key points

The distance from Westville to King Shaka International Airport is 40,1 km (31 minutes away) via the N2 and residents can reach the Durban beachfront within 15 minutes (12,1 km) via the N3. 

Climate

Westville's climate is classified as warm and temperate. The average annual temperature is 19.6 °C and the annual rainfall is 893 mm. Residents will find temperatures are highest on average in February, at around 23.3 °C, while their wettest month is December.

Schools in the area

Westville hosts some of the best schools in the province. For primary schools, you should consider Kainon School, Westville Junior Primary School, Westville Senior Primary School, Atholl Heights Primary School, Berea West Preparatory School and Berea West Senior Primary School. When it comes to high schools, the top ones in the area include Westville Boys' High School and Westville Girls' High School.

Healthcare in the area

Westville has its own private hospital known as Life Westville Hospital, but there are also alternative options close by such as Netcare St Augustine's Hospital, City Hospital, Shifa Private Hospital, Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital and Life The Crompton Hospital. Some general practitioner offices in the area consist of Westville Healthcare Centre, Westville Clinic and Newlands West Clinic. For veterinary services in Westville, you can visit Westville Veterinary Hospital, Blair Atholl Veterinary Clinic and Maryvale Veterinary Clinic.

Shopping centres

The Pavilion is visited by many from all over the province. With over 200 stores, a massive food court and a multitude of entertainment options including an arcade, bowling and Nu Metro cinema, you won't really need to go anywhere else. There are however some smaller shopping centres in the area such as Westville Mall, Westville Junction, Westwood Mall and Village Market Westville for your convenience.

Restaurants

With a huge mall like The Pavilion on your doorstep, you can be sure that pretty much any type of food and dining environment you desire will be available to you, but there are other options. Some of the best establishments in the area worth a visit are Lupa Osteria Westville, Foon Lok Nien, Woodcutters Westville, O&O Café, Waxy O'Connors, Café Mayfair Westville, Kansas Spur Steak Ranch, RocoMamas Westville and The Talkhouse Cafe.

Special attractions

Westville has a wide variety of attractions for all weather types that you and your family will want to explore. 

Palmiet Nature Reserve is the perfect place for nature lovers as it offers scenic guided and self-guided walking trails, picnic spots, braai facilities and over 100 species of birds to be seen.

There is loads of fun to be had at The Fun Company situated inside The Pavilion with activities such as bowling, arcade games, bumper cars, the X-Rider and more. 

On a hot day, it's great to cool off at Westville Swimming Pool which has a 50-meter heated pool, a small shallow kiddies pool and braai facilities. Westville Swimming Pool is clean, safe and beautifully maintained.

Make Westville your home. Let it be your story.

Westville offers residents a clean, safe, and family-orientated environment with elegant homes set in picturesque gardens. Seeff has a wide variety of properties in Westville 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.