Towns and suburbs

Plumstead

Plumstead is a residential suburb in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs, known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, schools, and parks. The area offers easy access to shopping, transport, and surrounding suburbs.

plumstead

Plumstead is a suburb in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, situated east of Claremont and north ofConstantia. It lies west of Diep River and south of Rondebosch. The suburb provides convenient access to shopping centres, schools, parks, and public transport routes connecting to central Cape Town and nearby Southern Suburbs

History of Plumstead

In 1762, a large piece of land beyond Wynberg and the Constantia Valley was given to Hendrick Jergens and Johan Barrens, both free burgers and Dutch settlers. They named it ‘Rust’ (Rest) and ‘Werk’ (Work). After the decline of the Dutch East India Company, when the British occupied the Cape some twenty years later, it was granted to Hendrick Bouman Brigeraad.

In 1807, an Englishman, Henry Batt, arrived and bought the area, renaming it Plumstead, after a district in London. He farmed the area for twenty-six years before he died in 1833. The farm was then subdivided and bought by Messrs. Higgs, Laubscher and Southey. In the 40s and 50s, a mix of houses was built, making up the suburb we see today.

The postcode for Plumstead is 7800 (Streets) 7801 (Boxes)

Transport

Plumstead is served by Metrorail Golden Arrow Bus Services, and minibus taxis. See linked pages for details. Other options for getting around the Western Cape.

Things to see and do in Plumstead

Resources

Practical information for the Western Cape, Regulations, permits and helpful tips. See the Colourdots coastal and nature use guide

 

Useful Numbers

Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities

  • Emerergency Services

  • Police : Diep River – 021 710 7300
  • Fire: Wynberg 021 444 9623
  • Ambulance: 10177
  • Coct: emergency 107 ( City Of Cape Town)

  • Medical

  • Lady Michaelis Clinic 021 797 8171
  • Constantiaberg Mediclinic 086 122 5222

  • Municipal & Utilities

  • Water: Municipal offices 021 710 9430 / 0860 103 089
  • Electricity: 021 710 9430 / 0860 103 089

  • Transport & Roads

  • Traffic department: Motor vehicle registration 3 Victoria Road 0860103089
  • Road Emergencies / SANRAL: 0800 204 204

  • Community & Safety

  • Childline-116
  • 24 hour Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape:  0861 555 777.
  • NSRI 087 094 9774
  • SPCA: Cape Of Good Hope Grassy Park 021 700 4140

  • Local Contacts and Community Resources

  • Post office; 021 762 3185
  • Library; 021 797 7240

  • Schools in Plumstead

  • John Graham Primary School 021 797 4243
  • Timour Hall Primary School 021 762 1161
  • Preparatory School 021 705 3700
  • High School 021 761 8006
  • Find a comprehensive list of Cape Town Emergency numbers HERE
  • The City of Cape Town Public Emergency Communication Centre is available 24/7. For all life or property-threatening emergencies, call 021 480 7700 from any phone or 107 from a landline or report online at https://bit.ly/3o4Ji3K
  • Colourdots is an independent regional information resource for the Western Cape.
    Learn more about the project HERE

 

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