Forest Hills Area Profile

Forest Hills at a glance

Forest Hills is a pleasant suburb in the Upper Highway area. It borders on the Kloof Gorge which forms part of the Krantzkloof Nature Reserve. This provides a picturesque serenity for homeowners and visitors.

Property in Forest Hills is lavishly built with an abundance of beautiful gardens. Well-positioned vacant land is available in the suburb for those who want to build the home of their dreams. 

Climate

The climate in Forest Hills is temperate, with warm summers and mild winters. The hottest months of the year are between December and March, when the temperature will reach the high 20s or low 30s on a typical day. Summer evenings are much cooler, dropping to the high teens or low 20s. In winter, days typically warm up to the high teens or low 20s, becoming much cooler in the evening.

Schools in the area

Forest View Primary School is situated in the heart of Forest Hills. The school was established in 1973 with the founding principal, 6 teachers, and 124 pupils in attendance. Qualified educators teach classes from Grade R to Grade 7, with an average of 25 children per class.

Curro School Hillcrest High, Kloof Junior Primary School, Kloof Pre-Primary, Kloof High School, Thomas More College, Hillcrest High School, Kearsney College, Highbury Preparatory, and Waterfall College are also a stone's throw away from Forest Hills. 

Healthcare in the area

The Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital is a quick 16-minute drive from Forest Hills. Highway Sub-acute and Rehabilitation Hospital and Medicross Hillcrest are also close by. 

Shopping centres

Watercrest Mall is a convenient 6-minute drive from Forest Hills. The mall has over 130 stores and eateries such as Woolworths, Spar, Checkers, Game, and Dischem. It even has state-of-the-art Ster-Kinekor cinemas.

The Kloof Village Mall, Link Hills Shopping Centre, along with Christians Village Shopping Centre and Hillcrest Corner are other popular shopping facilities available for residents. 

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)

The King Shaka International Airport is 51 km away from Forest Hills. This journey will take a 55-minute drive via the N2 and M13.

Restaurants

1904 Bistro, Stoker's Arms, Bellevue Cafe, Tommy's Sushi Shop, The Kitchen at Cotswold, and Bonne Chances at Le Domaine are top restaurants where residents in Forest Hills can indulge in the finest foods. 

Special attractions

Forest Hills prides itself on community. There are many attractions in the area that the whole family can get involved in. The Forest Hills Sports Club and Krantzkloof Nature Reserve are some of them. 

1. Forest Hills Sports Club

The Forest Hills Sports Club is the primary sports and social focal point for the area. Parents can relax while their children partake in outdoor sporting activities such as running, tennis, cricket, soccer, rugby, and more. There is also a licensed bar area and four televisions to enjoy watching local and international sports. 

2. Krantzkloof Nature Reserve

Established by the Natal Parks Board in 1950, the 532-hectare Krantzkloof Nature Reserve is known for its abundance of flora and fauna. Covered by dense forest and vegetation, the reserve is home to mammals, birds, reptiles, and over 1500 plant species. Visitors are met with spectacular views across the well-forested gorge cut by the Molweni River.

Make Forest Hills your home. Let it be your story.

If you are looking for a great community to raise a family or simply enjoy the best that life has to offer, then Forest Hills is just the place for you. Contact Seeff Hillcrest & Kloof today for more information.