Westlands sub-county · Nairobi
Parklands/Highridge Ward
Parklands/Highridge is one of the 5 wards of Westlands sub-county in Nairobi. It covers about 8.2 km² and had 37,144 people at the 2019 census. In our records it is urban Mixed.
From the ward boundaries and records on the Nairobi Maps map. Updated 2026-10-10.
Places in Parklands/Highridge
- Highridge
- Bernard Estate
- 6th Parklands
- 4th Parklands
- 3rd Parklands
- Ring Road Parklands
- Mambao Road
- North Highridge
Zoning in Parklands/Highridge Ward
What the Development Control Policy 2026 allows depends on the zone. These zones cover Parklands/Highridge:
| Zone | Share of ward | Most floors | Coverage | Plot ratio | Smallest plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands | 35% | 25 | 50% | 1,250% | 0.05 ha |
| Westlands Core | 33% | 30 | 80% | 2,400% | 0.05 ha |
| Lower Springvalley | 15% | 16 | 50% | 800% | 0.1 ha |
| Upper Springvalley | 14% | 1 | 25% | 50% | 0.05 ha |
Building or changing the use here?
Applications go to Nairobi City County on NPDMS. How planning approval works in Nairobi, which approval you need, and what to check on the plot first. Many projects also need NEMA’s environmental licence: NEMA licences in Nairobi.
Water and sewer in Parklands/Highridge
On the map, the City Water Reticulation and Trunk sewer layers show the water mains and trunk sewers near a plot in Parklands/Highridge. How to apply for a water connection or a sewer connection, Nairobi Water’s regions and the supply days by area.
Registration blocks in Parklands/Highridge
- Block 34 · Parklands South
- Block 5 · Upper Parklands
- Block 36
- Block 7 · Westlands
- Block 6 · Marlborough
- Block 35 · Parklands North
- Block 174 · Mathare Area II
- Block 3 · ChristChurch
- Block 218 · Karura Spring Valley
- Block 8 · Muthaiga West
Wards next to Parklands/Highridge
Ward office
Parklands Day Nursery, Taarifa/Swamarayan Rd Opposite Swamarayan Temple
Member of County Assembly in our ward records: Hon. Stephen Gitau Ndegwa.
Parklands/Highridge ward maps
Drawn maps of Parklands/Highridge Ward and its boundary, where we hold them, are listed here with their price and can be downloaded once bought — here or from the ward's panel on the map. If we hold none yet, you can ask us to find one at no charge.
Questions about Parklands/Highridge Ward
Which sub-county is Parklands/Highridge Ward in?
Parklands/Highridge Ward is in Westlands sub-county, Nairobi City County, alongside Kangemi, Karura, Kitisuru and Mountain View wards.
What is the population of Parklands/Highridge Ward?
37,144 people at the 2019 census, on about 8.2 km² — around 4,543 people per square kilometre.
What zoning applies in Parklands/Highridge Ward?
Mostly the Parklands zone (about 35% of the ward), then Westlands Core, Lower Springvalley and Upper Springvalley. Each zone sets its own floors, ground coverage, plot ratio and smallest plot under the Development Control Policy 2026.
How do I find a parcel in Parklands/Highridge Ward?
Open the Nairobi Maps map at Parklands/Highridge, zoom in until the parcel outlines appear and tap a parcel — or type its LR, block or FR number into the search box.