Kempton Park

Kempton Park is located on the eastrand of Gauteng and is situated on the outskirts of Johannesburg with approximately 26km northeast of the city center. It is one of the largest industrial centres in Africa as the industrial suburbs of Isando and Spartan that are within its boundaries.

The area lies on what was two farms in the South African Republic - Zuurfonteinno 369 and Rietfontein 32 IR. It was established in 1903 when Zuurfontein was subdivided into 216 residential stands. It was originally named Kempten after the German town in Bavaria and later re-named - Kempton Park.

It boasts one of the largest coal power plants in South Africa known as "Kelvin Power Station''. The main industries in Kempton Park include industrial chemical manufacturing, power and airline travel services to name a few.

The Kempton Park area is known is known for the O.R Tambo International Airport, which is the busiest airport in Africa and one of the major gateways to South Africa., offering a numerous number of economic opportunities and attracts travelers from all over the world.

The area's location is strategically located close to major highways that include the N12, R21 and R24 highways, making it easily accessible for logistics and distribution businesses. The R21 is the major freeway that runs through Kempton Park entering the town from Boksburg in the South before bypassing the O.R Tambo International Airport and Kempton CBD before heading north towards Pretoria.

When it comes to industrial and commercial area's the area is home to many a number of major corporations and well-developed infrastructure to support various industries.

If you are looking for industrial parks within Kempton Park, there are several that offer a variety of warehouse options and cater to a wide range of industries, including logistics, warehousing, manufacturing and automotive and is particularly popular for businesses involved in freight forwarding, distribution and e-commerce due to its proximity to the airport.

Rental process of industrial properties in Kempton Park varies depending on size and location, however, as of 2021, the average rental rate for industrial properties range between R40 to R70 per square meter per month.

Well-known industrial parks in Kempton Park include Spartan Industrial Park - located in the Spartan suburb of Kempton Park, known for housing businesses in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution. The park offers a wide range of industrial units of different sizes to cater to specific requirements. Another industrial park in the area includes Modderfontein Industrial Park which is situated just outside of Kempton Park offering easy accessibility to highways. There are a number of industrial parks in and around Kempton Park offering well-planned infrastructure and a secure environment for businesses.

The Gautrain has a dedicated bus service which operates between Rhodesfield Station and the Kempton Park CBD, with stops at the Kempton Park Golf Course, the 9-hole Avion Park Gold Course and the highly rated Modderfontein Golf Course located close to the city. The Madiba Freedom Museum showcases the struggle against apartheid and is situated in the Erikson Diamon Centre in Monument Road.

Shopping facilities within the area include Festival Mall, Bonaero Park Shopping Centre, Aero Shopping Centre and Kempton Gate Mall. Emergency services in the area include Kempton Park Hospital, Ekurhuleni Clinic, Kempton Park Municipal Clinic and SAPS Kempton Park.

Kempton Park is a highly-developed industrial node and progressive area offering an abundance of leading, industrial parks and so much more. The area is established to serve the industrial needs for any and all businesses providing a range of prices and property types. If you are interested in industrial property to let or for sale, give our Newpoint Property agent a call.