Waverley, Johannesburg
Waverley is an established suburb in northern Johannesburg, positioned between Melrose, Highlands North, Bramley and Savoy Estate. The suburb is known for its tree-lined streets, larger residential properties and convenient location close to several of Johannesburg's major business and lifestyle destinations. Property in Waverley includes freestanding homes, townhouses, sectional title developments and a growing number of apartment offerings. Apartments for sale in Waverley, Waverley Rentals and other Developments in Waverley appeal to professionals, families, investors and downsizers looking for a suburb that offers residential living while remaining close to commercial centres.
While predominantly residential, Waverley also has an established commercial presence, particularly along Scott Street and Corlett Drive. A notable addition is 29 On Scott, a sectional title office development opposite Melrose Arch. The development comprises four interconnected office buildings, allowing businesses, investors and owner-occupiers to purchase individual office suites rather than lease traditional office space. This broadens the opportunities available for Commercial Property Waverley and Office Space Waverley, particularly for businesses seeking a location between Rosebank and Sandton. Industrial property is limited within Waverley itself, with nearby industrial and light-industrial activity concentrated in Wynberg, Kramerville, Marlboro and Linbro Park.
Waverley is served by several important arterial roads, including Corlett Drive, Scott Street, Atholl-Oaklands Road, Louis Botha Avenue and Glenhove Road. These routes connect residents and businesses with the M1 motorway, providing direct access to Sandton, Rosebank, Johannesburg CBD, Midrand and Pretoria. Rosebank Gautrain Station is the closest rail station to Waverley and provides services to OR Tambo International Airport, Sandton, Midrand and Pretoria. The Gautrain RB2 feeder bus operates between Rosebank Station and Melrose Arch, providing a nearby public transport option for commuters travelling to and from the precinct. Metrobus and minibus taxi services also operate along surrounding arterial routes.
Attractions
Shopping centres
Waverley residents enjoy convenient access to neighbourhood shopping centres as well as larger regional retail destinations nearby.
- Melrose Arch, Melrose North: A mixed-use precinct with restaurants, cafés, boutiques, supermarkets, offices and hotels.
- BluBird Shopping Centre, Birnam: A neighbourhood shopping centre offering supermarkets, restaurants and everyday convenience shopping.
- Norwood Mall, Norwood: A nearby shopping centre with supermarkets, retailers and dining options.
- Balfour Mall, Highlands North: A shopping centre serving the surrounding north-eastern suburbs.
- Rosebank Mall, Rosebank: A regional shopping destination with retail stores, restaurants and entertainment.
- The Zone @ Rosebank, Rosebank: A retail and dining precinct adjacent to Rosebank Mall.
Medical care
Several private healthcare facilities are located within easy reach of Waverley.
- Netcare Rosebank Hospital, Rosebank: A private hospital serving Rosebank and surrounding suburbs.
- Netcare Linksfield Hospital, Linksfield West: A private hospital providing healthcare services to north-eastern Johannesburg.
- Netcare Park Lane Hospital, Parktown: A private hospital located within Johannesburg's established medical precinct.
- Medical practices at Melrose Arch, Melrose North: A range of medical, dental and allied healthcare practitioners.
Primary schools
Waverley and neighbouring suburbs offer a selection of established public and independent primary schools.
- St Mary's School, Waverley: An independent girls' school offering education from the early years through to high school.
- Pridwin Preparatory School, Melrose: An independent boys' preparatory school.
- Kingsmead College Junior School, Melrose: An independent girls' junior school.
- Fairways Primary School, Fairway: A public primary school serving surrounding suburbs.
- Orange Grove Primary School, Orange Grove: A public primary school located south-east of Waverley.
High schools
Residents have access to several well-established public and independent secondary schools.
- Waverley Girls' High School, Waverley: A public girls' secondary school located within the suburb.
- St Mary's School, Waverley: An independent girls' school offering secondary education.
- Kingsmead College Senior School, Melrose: An independent girls' secondary school.
- St David's Marist Inanda, Inanda: An independent boys' school.
- King Edward VII School, Houghton Estate: A public boys' secondary school.
- Athlone Girls' High School, Observatory: A public girls' secondary school.
Other relevant attractions and amenities
- 29 On Scott: A sectional title office development at 29 Scott Street offering businesses the opportunity to own office space opposite Melrose Arch.
- Melrose Arch: A nearby mixed-use precinct with offices, hotels, restaurants, retail outlets and public spaces.
- Rosebank business district: A major commercial, retail and hospitality node located south-west of Waverley.
- Sandton Central: Johannesburg's leading financial and corporate district, accessed via the M1 motorway.
- The Wanderers Club, Illovo: A private sports club offering cricket, tennis, squash, hockey and fitness facilities.
- James and Ethel Gray Park, Birdhaven: A popular public park and recreational space.
- Rosebank Gautrain Station: The nearest Gautrain station, providing rail services across Gauteng and to OR Tambo International Airport.
M1 motorway: A major transport corridor connecting Waverley with Sandton, Rosebank, Johannesburg CBD, Midrand and Pretoria.
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St Mary's School 0.56kmMissing Link Finance 0.58kmRosabell Klein Hebrew Nursery School 0.62kmNorthview High School 0.70kmBeth Jacobs High School 0.72kmKip Mcgrath Education Centre Balfour Park 0.72kmSouthern Africa Institute Of Management 0.74kmSaint Mary's Combined School 0.74kmEvim Preschools 0.76kmWaverley Girls'High School 0.78kmRosabelle Klein Hebrew Nursery School 0.81kmThe Ivy Law School 0.85kmLg Holele Secondary School 0.99kmBramley Primary 1.23kmQ-House Primary School 1.28kmNokuthula High School 1.87km
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Melrose Arch 0.88kmMelrose Arc 0.90kmCapri Shopping Centre 0.91km
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