Newcastle
Newcastle is in the northwest corner of KZN along the Ncandu River and set at the northern foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains. It is one of the countries busiest industrial centres and for this reason has earned the nickname "the City of Opportunities"
Newcastle is in the northwest corner of KZN along the Ncandu River and set at the northern foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains. It is one of the countries busiest industrial centres and for this reason has earned the nickname "the City of Opportunities"
The N11 and R34 are the 2 main roads linking Newcastle to the rest of South Africa. The driving time from Newcastle to Durban is 4 hours and 3 hours from Johannesburg, the small airport with competitive prices is only 7kms from the town centre.
Temperatures fluctuate rather significantly in Newcastle with winters reaching below 0 and summers reaching temperatures as high as 40 degrees, because it's not near the sea, the humidity index is quite low.
Newcastle has 4 Private Schools, 9 Primary Schools, 3 Secondary Schools, 3 Combined Schools, 2 Special Needs Schools, 1 Pre-Vocational High School and 3 Colleges. There are also pre-schools/day care facilities available in the areas close to schools.
Newcastle has a Mediclinic, a Provincial Hospital and a Healthcare clinic.
The town has 3 shopping malls and smaller shopping centres in various suburbs as well with cinemas, coffee shops and fashionable retail outlets as well as some uniquely Newcastle gift shops and boutiques.
Vulintaba Golf Estate is a great recreational space offering an 18-hole golf course, walking trails a club house and hotel. Minigolf and Go-Carting keep children entertained while park runs are enjoyed by the fitness crowd. The town is quite historical with smaller surrounding towns featuring historical museums.
When celebrating special occasions, Tramonto Boutique Restaurant makes those moments memorable. Other restaurants to be enjoyed in Newcastle are Pint and Pigout, Gooseberries, Ru Yi is a Chinese Restaurant, Signature Lounge, Lanai, and the Curry King as well as all the local franchised family restaurants.
The Grey Goose Country Lodge is a lovely place for a family getaway, with a great restaurant too.
Community Neigbourhood Watches have been formed and healthy competition between security companies assist in keeping Newcastle safe.
The booming industrial sector and growing infrastructure, makes Newcastle a place to invest.
To find out more about buying or renting in Newcastle, contact a trusted property advisor at Harcourts Newcastle.
Market activity
Total number of properties in Newcastle
11,947
Freehold2,080
Sectional Titles15
Estates
Average sold property price in Newcastle
Freehold
Sectional Scheme
Vacant Land
Period of ownership
Freehold
R1,438,950
25.0%
Average price
316
25.0%
Transfers
Sectional Title
R1,582,192
20.0%
Average price
125
20.0%
Transfers
Estate
R1,310,000
100.0%
Average price
1
100.0%
Transfers
Properties in Newcastle
11
R15,000 pm
110m² Medical Suite To Let in Newcastle Central
Open
110m²
5
R5,000 pm
1 Bedroom Flat To Let in Pioneer Park
1 Bed
1 Bath
11
R9,600 pm
3 Bedroom House To Let in Schuinshoogte
3 Bed
2 Bath
1 Parking
4
R3,500 pm
20m² Office To Let in Huttenheights
Covered
Open
20m²
6
R4,500 pm
18m² Office To Let in Huttenheights
Covered
Open
18m²
10
POA
1,621m² Warehouse To Let in Newcastle Central
1,621m²
7
R6,000 pm
14m² Medical Suite To Let in Pioneer Park
14m²
6
R6,500 pm
150m² Workshop To Let in Newcastle Central
150m²
13
R20,220 pm
275m² Building To Let in Newcastle Central
Covered
275m²
22
R1,188,000
3 Bedroom Freestanding For Sale in Sunnyridge
3 Bed
2 Bath
1 Parking
Reduced
6
R7,800 pm
2 Bedroom Townhouse To Let in Pioneer Park
2 Bed
1 Bath
1 Parking
Reduced
18
R8,500 pm
4 Bedroom Freestanding To Let in Newcastle Rural
4 Bed
2 Bath
2 Parking
2
R8,550 pm
100m² Retail To Let in Newcastle Central
100m²
2
R8,550 pm
100m² Retail To Let in Newcastle Central
100m²
4
R8,550 pm
100m² Retail To Let in Newcastle Central
100m²
32
R2,500,000
4 Bedroom House For Sale in Lennoxton
4 Bed
2.5 Bath
2 Parking
16
R940,000
3 Bedroom Freehold For Sale in Arborpark
3 Bed
1 Bath
2 Parking
20
R3,030,000
80m² Place of Worship For Sale in Amiel Park
80m²
Under offer
56
R3,500,000
14.80Ha Farm For Sale in Newcastle Rural
800m²
Reduced
24
R11,995,000
1,200m² Guesthouse For Sale in Hilldrop
1 Hildrop Road
Covered
1,200m²
10
R72,000 pm
1,200m² Building To Let in Newcastle Central
1,200m²
Reduced
9
R5,375,000
800m² Warehouse For Sale in Riverside
800m²
Reduced
37
R5,500,000
3,700m² Place of Worship For Sale in Sunnyridge
Covered
Open
3,700m²
15
R1,200,000
3 Bedroom Freehold For Sale in Pioneer Park
3 Bed
2 Bath
1 Parking
250m²
8
R3,600,000
3Ha Farm For Sale in Hilldrop
1m²
Reduced
9
R4,190,000
500m² Business Centre For Sale in Lennoxton
500m²
Reduced
15
R11,945,000
435Ha Farm For Sale in Newcastle Rural
1,000m²
14
R8,880,000
4,477,977m² Farm For Sale in Newcastle Rural
1 Schurvepoort Farm
Reduced
27
R14,530,000
1,428Ha Farm For Sale in Newcastle Rural
1 Leeuwfontein Farm
16
R20,600,000
Office For Sale in Newcastle Central
No listings found
Recently sold in Newcastle
Sold
13
R467,000
2 Bedroom House Sold in Osizweni
2 Bed
1 Bath
1 Parking
Sold
14
R810,000
5 Bedroom Freehold Sold in Arborpark
5 Bed
3 Bath
Sold
11
POA
3 Bedroom House Sold in Arborpark
3 Bed
1 Bath
Sold
19
R795,000
3 Bedroom Freestanding Sold in Arborpark
3 Bed
2 Bath
1 Parking