Goodwood Central: A Thriving  Hub in Cape Town

You don’t come to Goodwood for show — you come to get things done. It’s a suburb that runs on access and practicality, with Voortrekker Road at its core and the N1 hugging its edge. From the car showrooms that dominate the roadside to the dense retail offering around N1 City Mall, Goodwood has carved out its space as one of Cape Town’s most reliable commercial zones.

Introduction & Historical Roots

Goodwood was established in 1905, named after England’s Goodwood Racecourse. While the original race event held here didn’t endure, the area soon transformed into an essential commuter node, anchored by its railway station built in the same year  Over time, Goodwood shifted from predominantly residential beginnings to become a robust commercial and industrial suburb—home to steelworks, sawmills, furniture, food, and clothing factories 

Sitting along major arteries—N1, N7, and Voortrekker Road—Goodwood enjoys strategic frontline position in Cape Town’s business geography. The suburb houses five railway stations (Goodwood, Vasco, Elsies River, Monte Vista, and Acasia Park), offering robust transport links across the peninsula

Local Highlights & Connectivity

• Transport Backbone: Benefiting from excellent road links (N1, N7) and rail access, Goodwood ensures ease of commuter and logistics movement 

• Diverse Tenant Mix: Catering to everything from heavy industry and manufacturing to retail brands, service providers, and automotive dealerships.

• Commercial Flexibility: The area offers value-rich leasing, with office and industrial space ranging from modest to mid-tier pricing.

The tenant mix is broad — dealerships, independent retailers, admin-heavy SMEs, and established corporates like RCS or Fairway Square all call this area home. Voortrekker Road, in particular, is a high-exposure strip that supports everything from fast-food outlets to optometrists, building supply shops, and service providers. Offices here tend to be clean and functional, with flexible floor plates and good commuter access. The public transport infrastructure is well-established, thanks to Goodwood Station and major bus and taxi routes feeding the area daily.

What sets Goodwood apart is its ability to serve local and regional markets without the overheads of Cape Town CBD or the corporate polish of Tyger Valley. It’s a practical choice for businesses that need to move stock, meet clients, or stay visible — all while keeping operating costs in check. Ongoing upgrades — like the recently completed Goodwood Station housing development — are also bringing in new foot traffic and densifying the suburb, creating more business around already established zones.