Westville Area Information | Deal Core Property Group

Westville at a glance

Approximately 15km inland from the Durban CBD is the ever expanding, commercial hub of Westville. Originating as a farm and named in honour of the first British lieutenant-governor of Natal, Martin West – Westville was established in 1847. Developing from a smallish settlement of German settlers the town soon grew and was proclaimed a municipality in 1956. Previously an independent borough, it now forms part of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. Today Westville spans a total area of 30.76 km2 that is found between New Germany, Queensburgh and the Berea.

One of Westville’s biggest drawing cards is its central location and easy access to neighbouring areas via main arterial routes. Adding to its ease of access is the host of public transport options – simplifying the commuting process. Its centrality has made this town the ideal place for business premises – with several established office parks to be found.

Location

Westville’s appeal as a thriving commercial centre is the convenient access it provides – allowing for easy commutes from neighbouring towns and suburbs. Served by three main roadways namely; King Cetshwayo Highway, N2 and N3 – Westville is also in close proximity to other arterial routes including the M19 and M7. Another contributor to the accessibility of Westville is the EB Cloete Interchange, better known as Spaghetti Junction; this interchange between the N2 and N3 has made it easier for hundreds of thousands of commuters and plays an important role in the desirability of Westville as a commercial node.

Westville Commercial Property Market

As one of Durban’s key commercial nodes, Westville offers tenants and businesses spectacular office spaces in secure office parks in close proximity to main arterial routes and well-suited amenities. Westville is an established centre of commercial properties including prime office space in well-located commercial parks. These business parks are home to many leading companies and tenants.

Currently commercial properties in Westville can be obtained for between R85 and R150 per square and meter, with building sizes ranging between 112m2 and 1883m2, with most market activity surrounding the R100 – R130 per square meter price range.

Westville Office Parks

Derby Downs

Derby Downs Office park, located a mere 500m from the Westwood Mall, is a well-maintained, secure office park with key tenants including leading companies such as Discovery, Johnson & Johnson, Spur Corporation and many more.
This sought-after business estate offers tenants, visitors and employees a safe and secure environment, with sufficient parking.

Westway Office Park

Situated opposite the Pavilion Shopping Centre, just off of St James Avenue, this stunning office park boasts spectacular views of its lush surroundings, established gardens with indigenous foliage and bespoke modern architecture. Westway Office Park is an iconic business address that is regarded as one of the top commercial centres in Westville, due to its great location and the major corporate tenants that can be found here.
Attaining an AAA Grade rating, Westway has a host of parking spots and provides employees with a safe working environment.

Essex Gardens/Terrace

Along Essex Terrace there are many smaller sized business parks (with rentals generally being slightly lower than other office parks), one of which is Essex Gardens. This park is well-located and incorporates eco-friendly features with modern design and has a AA Grade rating.

Amenities

Shopping

Westville is ideally situated and surrounded by many conveniences and shopping opportunities, ideal for those wanting to pop in to a mall for lunch or those needing to do some grocery shopping after work.

The Pavilion Shopping Centre

The Pavilion Shopping Centre is one of the first malls in KwaZulu-Natal, and has become an iconic regional shopping centre that opened to the public in October 1993. Situated off the N3, approximately 4km from Westville, the Pavilion boasts many recognised anchor stores and has many exciting activities on offer. In total, there are 255 national and international retail outlets as well as more than 40 restaurants and fast food chains, such as; Burger King, McDonalds, KFC.

Westwood Mall

Found in close proximity to the N2, Westwood Mall provides shoppers with a diverse and unique shopping experience – different to other retail offerings in the region.
Characterised by modern architecture, fantastic anchor stores and ample parking spaces, Westwood truly combines luxury, relaxation and all the convenience of good retail therapy. Found in the centre is over 102 stores, eateries and franchised shops.

Westville Mall

Located at the heart of Westville, the Westville Mall incorporates style, luxury and convenient shopping experiences, with a family friendly atmosphere and a bespoke approach to retail. Prioritising the needs of its shoppers, the mall is centrally located and is the perfect lunchtime meeting place. This shopping centre has recently been upgraded to match the fast growing Westville area. Carefully selected, its anchor stores include everything from lovely eateries, fashion stores, florists, jewellers and everything in-between.

Emergency Services

For those unforeseen emergencies or urgent situations, there are a multitude of services in the area to ensure the safety and security of your employees. These include:

Medical Facilities

Westville boasts many well-established medical facilities that are well-equipped with the latest technology and expertise to comprehensively take care of the community and employees. These healthcare facilities include: