Durban North

Durban North is an affluent, well-connected suburb north of Durban, situated between the N2 freeway and the eastern coastline, with the Umgeni River to the south. The area combines premium residential suburbs, such as La Lucia, with thriving commercial and industrial nodes, making it a strategic choice for businesses.

Industrial & Commercial Overview

Chris Hani Road (Old North Coast Road) serves as Durban North’s main industrial corridor, along with Briardene and Glen Anil. The industrial landscape features small to medium-sized warehouses, distribution centres, and service providers. Key industrial parks include:

• Glen Anil
• Red Hill Industrial Park
• Northmead
• Rinaldo Business Park
• Greenfields

Notable tenants include Araf Industries, Upside Distribution, DSV, Durban Pallets, Aquazania, Puréau Bidvest, WBHO, and World Net Logistics. The area supports logistics, automotive, manufacturing, and distribution businesses.

Connectivity & Transport

Durban North offers excellent connectivity to major routes and hubs:

• N2 freeway and M4 Ruth First Highway for access to Durban CBD and Umhlanga
• M12 (Kenneth Kaunda Road/Umhlanga Rocks Drive) linking western suburbs
• Durban Port- 20 km
• King Shaka International Airport -23 km

Amenities & Lifestyle

Durban North provides high-quality amenities:

• Retail: Gateway Theatre of Shopping, La Lucia Mall, Crescent @ Umhlanga Ridge
• Healthcare: Netcare Parklands Hospital, Durban North Medical & Dental, Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre
• Education: Northwood Boys’ High, Danville Park Girls’ High and Varsity College campus
• Leisure: Beachwood, Virginia, and Glenashley beaches; Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve

Why Invest in Durban North?

• Centrally located between Durban Port and King Shaka Airport
• Established industrial and logistics corridor
• Affluent residential catchment and accessible workforce
• Well-developed infrastructure and strong long-term growth potential

Durban North combines strategic location, premium amenities, and a thriving industrial base, making it an attractive choice for commercial and industrial investment.