Stretford, Evaton

Stretford is a suburb of Orange Farm which is located in the district of Johannesburg within the province of Gauteng. Property in the area comprises predominantly freestanding homes and is rapidly growing with great infrastructural developments each year. Stretford offers a family-orientated area with value-for-money homes that are causing more and more people to move to the area.

A brief history of the area

Stretford is situated within Orange Farm. Orange Farm is a township located approximately 45 km from Johannesburg in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. Its name, a misnomer given that oranges are grown in orchards instead of farms, has Dutch origins. It is one of the youngest townships in South Africa, with the original inhabitants, laid-off farm workers, taking up residency in 1988.

Distance from key points

Stretford residents looking to reach O.R Tambo International Airport can do so in approximately one hour and 10 minutes (95,3 km) via the N1 Western Bypass and Lanseria International Airport is a one hour and eight-minute drive (74,1 km) via the N1 Western Bypass as well. Johannesburg Central is 42 minutes away (45,4 km) via the N1.

Climate

Orange Farm, in which Stretford is located, has a climate noted as a subtropical highland. January is the hottest month of the year and has an average high temperature of 26.4 °C, while it is also the wettest month of the year seeing roughly 136 mm of rainfall each year.

Schools in the area

Stretford has an array of schools within the area for you to choose from. Some of the top ones that you should consider are Stretford Primary School, Madume Primary School, Nomimi Primary School, Lesedi la Kreste Anglican Primary School, Raphela Secondary School, Thamsanqa Secondary School, Tharabollo Secondary School and Lakeside Secondary School.

Healthcare in the area

When you're in need of emergency medical assistance, you will be able to get the help you require at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.

If it is your furry companion who is in need of medical assistance, you can take them to Walkerville Vet Hospital or LenVet Veterinary Consulting Rooms.

Shopping centres

If you are in the need of some retail therapy, you could head to Palm Springs Shopping Centre or Eyethu Orange Farm Mall where you can find everything from groceries, clothing, jewellery and home decor to electronics and appliances. 

Restaurants

Sometimes you want a break from cooking or maybe you just want to treat yourself to a delicious meal, either way, you'll want to know where all the best restaurants in the area are. Some of the top restaurants you should add to your list of places to visit include ZEUS Bar & Grill, Calypso Cafe & Restaurant, Pure Monate Food, GWI's Kitchen, Mkhukhu Pizza and Cornerhouse Fish & Chips.

Special attractions

Stretford has some wonderful attractions for its residents to enjoy in and near the area. Here are some of the places you may want to explore.

You could spend the day with family and friends relaxing or playing on the playground at Stretford Park.

Gold Reef City Theme Park is a 35-minute drive and well worth the trip!

Make Stretford your home. Let it be your story.

Stretford offers value-for-money homes, a family-friendly environment and is growing each and every year, making it an ideal place to set roots. Seeff has a wide range of properties within Stretford for you to choose from whether you're looking to purchase a property or rent a home, so contact one of our property practitioners today.