Alrode Area Information

Alrode at a glance

Alrode is a thriving industrial node that is located in the south of Johannesburg. It was officially established in 1943 and is arguably one of the largest industrial areas in Gauteng. 

Due to the area's high demand a lot of development has taken place over the last decade with the area showing growth and an increasing reputation for being the place to take business to the next level. 

The prices in the area show a positive trend with regards to rentals and sales with an increasing demand for industrial space, proving to be appealing for development of newer, larger premises.

The area has since grown into a bustling industrial node, offering some of the largest industrial spaces, warehouses and distribution facilities and caters for all types of budgets.

Alrode is home to some of the more established businesses such as SAB Brewery which is located on Johnson Street. The brewery recently completed a new expansion which cost over R1.3 billion with the malting plant that has created hundreds or new jobs in the area and produces approximately 130,000 tones of malted barley each year.

There is a multitude of brand new industrial complexes being built in the area, ranging from small to large buildings which are situated alongside some of Alrode's most well-known industrial parks namely  Alrode Multipark which is situated on Potgieter street. It is an impressive 90 000m² industrial park and one of the top rated industrial places listed in Alrode. Alrode Multipark offers high-end security with strict access control, fully operated sprinkler systems, 2000 amps power supply and easy access to the R59 and N3 highway, as well as Fountains Industrial Park and The Pines Micro Industrial Park both offering state-of-the-art security, high-end facilities, high walls, electric fencing and easy access to all major arterial routes. 

Alrode lies between two main highways, the R59 and the R554, both highways allow for direct access as well as quick and easy access to surrounding areas such as Germiston and Kempton Park. It is located within Alberton City Centre and is only 25 min by car to Joburg CBD and 28 minutes away from O.R Tambo International Airport. 

There are 3 main stations within Alrode - Alrode station, Mpillisweni station and Natalspruit station with the railway running all the way to Johannesburg. There is also an inter-suburb bus facility in Alberton to transport workers to and from surrounding areas, as well as taxi bus services , making commuting for workers a breeze.

While Alrode isn't known as a shopping destination,  there are a handful of shopping centres and wholesale retailers in the area making it worth the visit. Some include Alberton City, Lemon Tree Shopping Centre, Tren Tyres, Prominent Paints, ARB Electrical wholesalers, National Clothing distributors and Midas. Another fast developing area at the doorstep of Alrode is Newmarket that has a new mall, Mall at Newmarket that houses some of the biggest names: Checkers Hyper, Food Lovers Market, Dis-Chem and Virgin Active this gives any business in Alrode the convenience that it needs. Making this central location on of the many reasons that companies have chosen Alrode as their ideal business location. 

Alrode is a highly sought after and developed Industrial area with so many prominent South African companies moving their businesses to the area. If you are looking for an area with large power availability coupled with large industrial properties that are available to let and for sale, then Alrode is the place to be. To find your ideal space, contact Newpoint Property Group and our Alrode property specialist will assist you in finding the ideal space for your business