All SuburbsWoodstock & Upper Woodstock
Cape Town, Western Cape
Southern Suburbs

Woodstock & Upper Woodstock

Ranked #9 in Cape TownExceptional Growth6-10%% annual growth

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.

At a Glance
Avg. Apartment
R2.2M
Avg. House
R4.2M
Rental Yield
7.5%
1-yr Capital Growth
7%
5-yr Capital Growth
38%

Investment Snapshot

Avg Apartment
R2.2M
median listing price
Avg House
R4.2M
median listing price
Rental Yield
7.5%
gross p.a.
1-yr Growth
7%
capital appreciation
5-yr Growth
38%
cumulative
Price / m²
R22 000
average

Capital Growth Performance

Past 5 Years (2021–2025)

+58%

cumulative growth

Next 5 Years (2026–2030)

+40%

projected growth

9.5%
2021
11%
2022
10%
2023
9.5%
2024
8%
2025
8%
2026
7.5%
2027
7%
2028
6.5%
2029
6%
2030
Historical
Projected

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

Walkability
7/10
Safety
5/10
Distance to Cape Town Airport
11 km
Population Density
High
Old Biscuit MillGentrifyingCreative HubLoftsFood Scene

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

Investors
Creative professionals
Young families
Expat first-time buyers

If you bought a property in Woodstock & Upper Woodstock...

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Buyer type:

R 2 200 000

R 660 000 deposit · R 1 540 000 bond

Auto-calculated from 7.5% yield

Monthly Bond
R 16 689
R 16 689
Monthly Rent
R 13 750
R 13 750
Net Cashflow/mo
R -5 689
after bond + 20% expenses
Net Annual Yield
6%
after expenses
5-Year Projected Value
R 3 173 102R 3 173 102at 7.6% p.a. growth

Year-by-Year Projection

YearProperty ValueAnnual RentNet Cashflow
Year 1R 2 367 200R 165 000R -68 268
Year 2R 2 547 107R 176 550R -58 698
Year 3R 2 740 687R 188 909R -48 438
Year 4R 2 948 980R 202 132R -37 440
Year 5R 3 173 102R 216 281R -25 649
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How Woodstock & Upper Woodstock Compares

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vs. other suburbs in Southern Suburbs

MetricWoodstock & Upper WoodstockcurrentTokai & BergvlietClaremontNewlands
Avg Apartment PriceR2.2MR3.0M
Avg House PriceR4.2MR5.0MR7.0MR8.0M
Rental Yield7.5%5.5%6.5%5.5%
1-yr Capital Growth7%5.5%5%4.5%
5-yr Capital Growth38%28%28%25%
Airbnb ADR
Safety Score5/107/107/108/10
Walkability Score7/104/107/106/10
Distance to Airport11 km20 km15 km14 km

Best For

Investors, Creatives, Young families, First-time buyers