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Kenilworth Centre is a regional shopping destination in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, operational since 1975 with expansions over 49 years into an iconic community hub. The property offers 52,782 square meters of gross leasable area across 120 stores, blending national chains and local businesses.
Tenant mix includes anchor tenants like Woolworths for upscale grocery and fashion, Game for general merchandise, Pick n Pay and Checkers for everyday essentials, Clicks and Dis-Chem for health and beauty, Foschini and Mr Price for apparel, Computer Mania for electronics, Sneaker Factory for footwear, and Virgin Active for fitness. Additional features encompass a Halaal food court, diverse dining options, and recent sustainability efforts via an urban rooftop farm promoting food security, skills development, and job creation with minimal resource use.
Positioned in affluent Kenilworth, it draws from a primary catchment of middle to upper-income residents in Southern Suburbs, where 2011 Census data shows Kenilworth population at 10,872, 67.6% White, 99% formal dwellings, and only 15% households earning R3,200 or less monthly, bolstered by Western Capes highest provincial average household income of R128,000 annually in 2023.
Accessibility via M5 highway and public transport supports strong footfall, recovered to 94% of pre-COVID levels in South African malls by 2023.
Leasing advantages feature stable suburban market with Cape Town retail vacancy at 2.5% in 2024, synergistic tenant mix driving cross-traffic, and operational quality from family-friendly amenities like dedicated parking bays and prayer rooms. Drawbacks include competition from larger nearby centres like Cavendish Square (80,000m² GLA) and potential category weaknesses in non-essentials amid economic pressures and e-commerce shifts.
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Hours of Operation
Hours
| Monday | 09:00 AM — 07:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 09:00 AM — 07:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 09:00 AM — 07:00 PM |
| Thursday | 09:00 AM — 07:00 PM |
| Friday | 09:00 AM — 07:00 PM |
| Saturday | 09:00 AM — 05:00 PM |
| Sunday | 09:00 AM — 05:00 PM |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.
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Demographics and Catchment
Kenilworth Centres catchment centers on the affluent Southern Suburbs, with Kenilworth suburb housing 10,872 residents per 2011 Census, predominantly White (67.6%), English-speaking, and upper-middle income where 85% of households exceed R3,200 monthly earnings and 99% occupy formal dwellings. Broader Western Cape demographics show average annual household income at R128,000 in 2023, highest nationally, supporting robust retail spending on fashion, health, and leisure. This profile favors convenience-driven retailers but risks lower footfall from affluent shoppers preferring premium or online alternatives during economic downturns.
Tenant Mix and Performance Metrics
The 120-store lineup provides balanced categories: 30% grocery anchors (Pick n Pay, Checkers, Woolworths), 25% fashion and apparel (Foschini, Mr Price), 20% health/beauty (Clicks, Dis-Chem), and 25% leisure/dining including Halaal options and Virgin Active. Occupancy remains high in Capes low-vacancy market (2.5% suburban average 2024), with footfall at 94% pre-pandemic recovery per 2023 reports. Strengths lie in community synergy and diverse appeal, though weaknesses include saturation in apparel and vulnerability to e-commerce in electronics, potentially pressuring turnover for non-essential tenants.
Competition, Risks, and Lease Considerations
Intense competition from proximate malls like Cavendish Square (upscale, 100+ stores) and Blue Route Mall draws comparison shoppers, risking market share in fashion categories amid Southern Suburbs saturation. Accessibility via M5 is solid but prone to congestion; aging infrastructure from 1975 origins may require capex. Rent levels hover at R200-350 per square meter annually for prime spaces per Cape Town suburban benchmarks, with escalations tied to CPI. Risks encompass inflation impacts on disposable income and load-shedding disruptions, offset by low vacancy and redevelopment initiatives like the rooftop farm enhancing ESG appeal for long-term leases.
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