Birdswood Area Information

Birdswood at a glance

Birdswood is a suburb of Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. It is about 202 km northeast of KwaZulu-Natal's capital city of Pietermaritzburg and 176 km from the coastal city of Durban. It is a well-loved area of Richards Bay, nestled between surrounding suburbs like Veld en Vlei and Arboretum. Road names in Birdswood are charmingly named after birds. Loerie Lane, Lark Loop, Bulbul Bend and Gallinule Gait are a few notable examples. 

Birdswood is an upmarket suburb with beautiful property. Here you will find many sectional title properties perfect for first-time and investment buyers. Lightstone data reveals that the majority of properties on the market in Birdswood are either freehold properties, or freeholds within estates. These make up approximately 62% of the properties in the area, with about 38% being sectional titles. Birdswood is popular with buyers and residents in the "middle aged" category, which refers to those between the ages of 36 and 49. 47% of the areas stable owners - as well as 42% of Birdswood's recent buyers - fall into this category. This is an area that appeals to career-minded young people.

Median property prices in Birdswood - particularly freehold properties - jumped in value between 2020 and 2021, with the higher prices remaining relatively stable in 2022 and 2023. This promising news for Birdswood investors indicates long-term investment growth. Birdswood is a sought-after suburb within Richards Bay, well-liked for its accessibility to the CBD and places of work. Properties on the market in Birdswood typically offer at least three to four bedrooms and plenty of space to relax and entertain guests.

Birdswood is home to the Richards Bay Airport, mainly used for business travel. It is also just 5 km from Birdswood to Richards Bay central, and 10km to Richards Bay harbour.

It is conveniently situated and central to the shopping areas and health facilities. Residents of Birdswood can enjoy the convenience of local schools, making it perfect for families. Residents of Birdswood have Birdswood Secondary School close to home. This school is well respected for its manageable class sizes and the extra lessons that teachers offer to learners in need in the afternoons and evenings, as well as weekends. 

The area is safe and close to all amenities and has become increasingly popular over the years for young professionals looking at purchasing their first homes. Various churches in the area take care of residents' spiritual needs. The list of churches in Birdswood includes Richards Bay Lutheran church, Outlook Church and Eagle's Nest Ministries.

The area is home to popular guesthouses, where locals can relax and socialise. The array of guesthouses in Birdswood includes, amongst others, Woodpecker Inn, Serendipity Guest House, iMpongo Royal Lodge, Nyathi Lodge and eSangweni Guest House. Birdswood is a prevalent suburb for purchasing new property as well as renting. Prices for properties on sale range from R1,030,00 for freehold and R950,000 for sectional titles. Renters are spoiled for choice when it comes to complexes that start from R6000. 

Looking at buying or renting in Richards Bay? Birdswood is a great option!