When we set out to build StreetSignal, we had one goal: give people moving to Cape Town honest, comprehensive neighbourhood data before they commit to a lease or purchase.

The Problem We’re Solving

Every year, thousands of people relocate to Cape Town. They research online, visit a few areas, and make life-changing decisions with incomplete information. Estate agents show the best sides; crime forums amplify fear. Neither tells the full story.

Our Data Sources

We aggregate data from multiple official sources:

Census Data

  • Census 2022 projections for population estimates
  • Census 2011 for historical demographic context
  • City of Cape Town Household Survey 2024 for service delivery metrics

Public Safety

  • SAPS crime statistics (2023/2024 reporting period)
  • Police station coverage assignments
  • Fire station proximity and classifications

Education & Healthcare

  • Western Cape Education Department school registry
  • Public clinics and hospitals from the City of Cape Town
  • Private hospital locations

Transport

  • MyCiTi bus routes and stops
  • Metrorail stations and lines
  • Golden Arrow bus routes
  • Minibus taxi route data

Municipal Services

  • Load shedding schedules by block
  • Dam level trends (city-wide)
  • Parks and recreation facilities

What Makes Us Different

Unlike property portals that cherry-pick data, we show everything—the good and the challenging. If a suburb has high crime but excellent schools, we show both. If it has no public transport but great parks, you’ll see that too.

Every data point includes:

  • Source attribution with links
  • Methodology notes explaining any limitations
  • Data freshness dates so you know how current it is

Looking Ahead

We’re continuously improving StreetSignal. Coming soon:

  • Historical crime trend visualizations
  • School performance data integration
  • Community-contributed local insights

Have questions about our data or methodology? Check our detailed methodology page or get in touch.

StreetSignal is an independent project. We’re not affiliated with any estate agency or property developer.