While Linden used to be known as a largely Afrikaans, not very exciting suburb, it has recently grown into one of Joburg’s most interesting, upmarket and culturally diverse places to live. There are a variety of properties on offer, from the more traditional standalone houses to clusters, sectional title townhouses, apartments and even a few promising fixer-uppers.
Residents love that it’s a well maintained suburb with good schools nearby, a well-managed police station and an active community association. New complexes being developed speak to the growing demand for property in this area, and the strong sense of community shines through in the Linden Community Newspage on Facebook. Whether you’re looking for a local business, need to find out about services in the area, want to report any incidents or share activities, this is the place to do it.
The best schools in the area:
• Blairgowrie Primary School
• Casa Do Sol School
• De La Salle Holy Cross College
• Hoërskool Linden
• Laerskool Louw Geldenhuys
• King David High School
• Risidale Primary School
• Roosevelt High School
Our favourite food in the area:
• Delicious French cuisine at A la Bouffe
• Tropical-inspired light meals at Brian Lara Rum Eatery
• A wide range of flavours at Choo Choo Junction
• The best local pizzas at Satori Restaurant
• Great tapas at The Fat Zebra
• Superb coffee at The Whippet Coffee
Our favourite local activities:
• Picnics at Delta Park
• Shop, eat and watch movies at Cresta Shopping Centre
• Swim year round at the indoor Linden Swimming Pool
• Hikes at Melville Koppies Nature Reserve
• Feed the ducks at Emmarentia Dam
Resident’s view:
“Our suburb has recently seen an influx of new trendy restaurants and pubs, and shops are being upgraded with new retail o¬fferings in the typical high street CBD of Linden,” Andri Pienaar, resident.
