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Nairobi Block 5 (Upper Parklands)
Nairobi Block 5, Upper Parklands, is a land registration block in Nairobi: parcels here are numbered Nairobi/Block 5/ and the plot number. It covers about 1.3 km² in Parklands/Highridge ward and holds about 511 parcels.
From the survey blocks and parcel cadastre on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-24.
Finding a plot in Block 5
Type the block and plot number into the search box on the map — 5/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 5/ and the plot. Capital letters, spaces and words like “Nairobi” or “Block” do not matter. The map opens on the parcel, with its size, its zoning and its survey plans. The details behind a parcel are for Gold and Platinum members; the outlines are free to see.
Zoning in Block 5
| Zone | Share of block | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlands Core | 47% | 30 | 80% | 2,400% | 0.05 ha |
| Upper Springvalley | 30% | 1 | 25% | 50% | 0.05 ha |
| Lower Springvalley | 23% | 16 | 50% | 800% | 0.1 ha |
Wards
Blocks next to Block 5
- Block 3 · ChristChurch
- Block 4 · Church Road
- Block 6 · Marlborough
- Block 7 · Westlands
- Block 174 · Mathare Area II
- Block 218 · Karura Spring Valley
Survey plans for Block 5
The Registry Index Map sheets for this block show every parcel in it with its number. On the map, tap the block in the Survey Blocks layer: each sheet is listed and can be bought on its own by Gold and Platinum members. A parcel’s own survey plan (FR) is in its details.
The block’s gazetted boundary
The general location is Westlands. Commencing at co-ordinate 253489mE, 9861171mN, it runs North 884 meters to coordinate 253927mE, 9861937mN. It then turns East and runs along General Mathenge Drive for 1.7 kilometers to 255331mE, 9861496mN. It then turns south along Peponi road for 463 meters up to the junction with Lower Kabete road. It then runs North West 73 meters to the junction of Karuna road at co-ordinate 255239mE, 9861096mN. The boundary thence continues south along Karuna road to the junction of School Lane at co-ordinate 255154mE, 9860906mN. Thence turns westward along School Lane a distance of 500 meters to co-ordinate 254660mE, 9860978mN. At the junction it turns south along Karuna Close and runs up to Waiyaki Way. From co-ordinate 254633mE, 9860842mN it runs 420 meters Westerly along Waiyaki Way up to Muguga Green junction at co-ordinate 254214mE, 9860897mN. It continues west along Muguga Green to the start point a distance of 786 meters. A stream traverses the block. The abutting blocks are Blocks 6 Northwards, Block 7 on the East, Blocks 3 and 4 on the South and Block 95 on the West.
The official description of the block’s boundary, as recorded. Coordinates are in metres on the survey grid.
Questions about Block 5
What is Nairobi Block 5?
A land registration block in Nairobi, known as Upper Parklands. Parcels in it are numbered Nairobi/Block 5/ followed by the plot number, and the block has its own Registry Index Map sheets.
How many parcels are in Nairobi Block 5?
About 511 on the Nairobi Maps cadastre; half of them are smaller than 0.198 ha.
Where is Nairobi Block 5?
In Parklands/Highridge ward, Westlands sub-county, covering about 1.3 km².
How do I find a plot in Nairobi Block 5?
Type the block and plot number into the Nairobi Maps search box — for example 5/ followed by the plot number, or Nairobi Block 5/ and the plot. The map opens on the parcel with its size, zoning and survey plans.