Kempton Park Area Information

Kempton Park at a glance

If there is one word that comes to mind with regard to life in Kempton Park, it's "convenience". If we add a second phrase to that, it would be "value for money". With its proximity to OR Tambo International Airport and various business parks, Kempton Park offers its residents shorter commutes and more time to do what they need or want to be doing. The area also offers a vibrant lifestyle and has a reputation for being a great place to raise a family.

Getting to know Kempton Park

Kempton Park's story began in August 1903, when Karl Friedrich Wolff used a portion of his farm to create just over 200 residential plots. The new town was originally named "Kempten" in honour of the German town where Wolff was born. As well as an array of homes, Kempton Park is now home to a sizeable industrial area, making the commute from home to work very short for many residents.

Types of properties available in Kempton Park

If you're looking for an affordable home in Kempton Park, you'll be pleased to know that you can rent one or two-bedroom apartments in the area for well under the R6 000 mark. These apartments can be found in various Kempton Park suburbs, including Terenure and Glen Marais. Those looking for more spacious homes can find three-bedroom apartments and standalone homes in Kempton Park from approximately R8 500.

Amenities in the area

Kempton Park offers many opportunities for the youngest members of your family to get ahead. Children can start their journey to success at schools like Kempton Park Primary School, Laerskool Kempton Park, Laersklool Jeugpark Primary and Aston Manor Primary School. High schools in the area include Jeugland Hoërskool, Kempton Hoër, Rhodesfield High School and Norkem Park High, amongst others.

Shopping centres in and around Kempton Park include Festival Mall, Kempton Gate Mall and Aston Manor Shopping Centre. You'll find everything you're looking for close to home if you're a resident of Kempton Park.

When you need private healthcare in an emergency in Kempton Park, Arwyp Medical Centre is the place to go. For your day-to-day healthcare needs, you'll find an array of GPs, dentists, optometrists, physiotherapists and other medical professionals in the area.
 

Entertainment and things to do

If you live in Kempton Park, you need never be bored because there's an array of things to do close to home. Perhaps topping the list of great things to do in Kempton Park is a trip to Emperor's Palace, where you can see a movie, see a show at the Barnyard Theatre or head to one of the many functions held at the Red Roman Shed. If you feel like it may be your lucky day, you can also head to the casino.

One of the most talked-about places in Kempton Park is Mieliepap Plaaswinkel, which has shot to fame as a result of social media influencer Sami Hall. Here, you can enjoy a great lunch or stock up on farm-style foods, koeksisters, milk tarts, rusks and much more.

If you're a golf enthusiast, Kempton Park is a great place to call home. The Kempton Park Golf Course is known as a friendly and easy-to-play course and the in-house golfing coach is a qualified PGA professional.

Reasons to call Kempton Park home

• Easy access to OR Tambo International Airport and various arterial routes
• Affordable properties and homes of various sizes
• The wide array of things to do in the area

Make Kempton Park your new home

Looking to rent or buy a home in Kempton Park? The CSi Property Group has been helping people find homes all around Gauteng for decades. Speak to our team of property experts today and let us help you find your new home.

Image credits:

Picture 1: The Central Business District of Kempton Park, South Africa by PretoriaTravel | Wikimedia | CC BY-SA 3.0 | https://bit.ly/42O8XRp

Picture 2: Hotelkomplex Emperor Palace, Kasino, Kempton Park by Bgabel | Wikimedia | CC BY-SA 3.0 | https://bit.ly/45dSszz