Woodstock & Upper Woodstock
Fastest gentrifying suburb in Cape Town with 6-10% projected growth. The Old Biscuit Mill and Neighbourgoods Market anchor a thriving creative and food scene. Loft conversions and warehouse apartments attract a young, affluent demographic. Strong investor and family appeal.
- Avg. Apartment
- R2.2M
- Avg. House
- R4.2M
- Rental Yield
- 7.5%
- 1-yr Capital Growth
- 7%
- 5-yr Capital Growth
- 38%
Investment Snapshot
Capital Growth Performance
Past 5 Years (2021–2025)
+58%
cumulative growth
Next 5 Years (2026–2030)
+40%
projected growth
Historical data sourced from Lightstone PropStats & Stats SA RPPI. Projected growth based on FNB Property Barometer forecasts, adjusted for Woodstock & Upper Woodstock's supply constraints, demand pipeline, and infrastructure outlook. Projections are estimates only.
Lifestyle Scores
Key Growth Drivers
- Fastest gentrification
- Creative family/investor appeal
- Loft conversions
- Food scene
Who's Buying Here
Typical buyers and renters in Woodstock & Upper Woodstock
If you bought a property in Woodstock & Upper Woodstock...
Adjust the assumptions below to model your investment scenario.
R 2 200 000
R 660 000 deposit · R 1 540 000 bond
Auto-calculated from 7.5% yield
Year-by-Year Projection
| Year | Property Value | Annual Rent | Net Cashflow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | R 2 367 200 | R 165 000 | R -68 268 |
| Year 2 | R 2 547 107 | R 176 550 | R -58 698 |
| Year 3 | R 2 740 687 | R 188 909 | R -48 438 |
| Year 4 | R 2 948 980 | R 202 132 | R -37 440 |
| Year 5 | R 3 173 102 | R 216 281 | R -25 649 |
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How Woodstock & Upper Woodstock Compares
Full compare →vs. other suburbs in Southern Suburbs
| Metric | Woodstock & Upper Woodstockcurrent | Tokai & Bergvliet | Claremont | Newlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Apartment Price | R2.2M | — | R3.0M | — |
| Avg House Price | R4.2M | R5.0M | R7.0M | R8.0M |
| Rental Yield | 7.5% | 5.5% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| 1-yr Capital Growth | 7% | 5.5% | 5% | 4.5% |
| 5-yr Capital Growth | 38% | 28% | 28% | 25% |
| Airbnb ADR | — | — | — | — |
| Safety Score | 5/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Walkability Score | 7/10 | 4/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Distance to Airport | 11 km | 20 km | 15 km | 14 km |
Best For
Investors, Creatives, Young families, First-time buyers