Mitchells Plain Area Profile

Mitchells Plain at a glance

Resting on the edge of the mesmerizing False Bay coastline, Mitchells Plain is approximately 32km away from the Cape Town City Centre. The area is home to a population who stem from diverse backgrounds. Property prices in the western parts of Mitchells Plain are higher than the eastern side which has more affordable properties on offer for buyers.

Sub-areas in Mitchell's Plain include; Beacon Valley, Eastridge, Lentegeur, London Village, Lost City, New Tafelsig, Portlands (eastern suburbs) and Bayview, Colorado, Pelikan Heights, Rondevlei, Strandfontein, Wavecrest, Weltevreden Glen, Westridge, also West Gate (western suburbs).

A brief history of the area
Mitchells Plain was established in the early 1970s for middle-income families. The area was laid out in terms of the neighbourhood unit concept with large open spaces, localised public facilities and wide arterial routes. Freestanding, semi-detached, and duplex houses were provided for residents. By the late 1980s, Mitchells Plain expanded to include around 33 000 dwellings. Present-day, the area boasts more than 300 000 residents.

Climate
Mitchells Plain experiences its warmest month in February each year as the temperature averages 21.0 °C, while at 12.3 °C average, July is the coldest month of the year. The temperature here averages 16.7 °C. Rainfall occurs mostly in the winter, with relatively little rain in the summer. The average annual rainfall is 644 mm.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
The driving distance from Mitchells Plain is around 11.2km to the Cape Town International Airport, which will take you roughly 21 minutes to reach via the M22 with an average speed of 80km/h.

Schools in Mitchells Plain
Mitchells Plain boasts more than 80 educational institutions. Some of the noteworthy schools in the area are Darul Arqam Islamic High School, Mondale High School, Mitchells Plain School of Skill, Mitchells Plain No 1 Primary School, Hillside Primary School, Spine Road High School, Rocklands Primary School, West End Primary School, Darul-Ilm Day Care Creche & Pre-School, and Mandalay Primary.

Medical facilities
Mitchells Plain has numerous medical centres and hospitals to cater to the healthcare and medical needs of the local community. They include Mitchell's Plain District Hospital, Mitchells Plain CHC, Mitchells Plain Day Hospital, Life Esidemeni - Intermediate Care Facility, Samwumed Medi Centre, as well as Melomed Mitchells Plain.

Shopping Malls
There are three major shopping malls in Mitchells Plain; Town Centre, Westgate Mall and Liberty Promenade. Other shopping facilities include; Mitchells Plain Plaza, Rocklands Centre, Ok Bazaar, Symphony Walk, Merrydale Centre, along with Watergate Mall. 

Restaurants
Locals and tourists indulge their palettes at Wajid's Chicken Tikka and Take-Away, Deckster's Catering, The Grillfather Mitchells Plain, Gafeesa's Fish Den, and Lady Bee Westgate Mall. The area also caters for McDonald's, Nandos, KFC, Mugg and Bean, Spur, Debonairs, and Ocean Basket lovers.  

Special Attractions
Westridge Gardens is located in the heart of Mitchells Plain. Visitors can see the indigenous Cape Fynbos and breath-taking roses along the many pathways. The perfect place for a stroll, dog walking, and bicycle rides, Westridge Gardens is a highly demanded spot for wedding photography and family picnics. The Mitchells Plain Festival also takes place at the Westridge Gardens. 

The Mnandi Beach was awarded the status of a Blue Flag Beach 2004. This day resort has safe swimming conditions appealing to water sport enthusiasts who enjoy swimming or a splash in the Atlantic Ocean waves, surfing, kite-surfing, stand-up paddling, and even fishing. For the kids, there is also a big swimming pool with fun waterslides, playground equipment on landscaped lawns, picnic spots, barbecue spots, and kiosks where snacks and refreshments can be purchased.

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