Bukit Timah: Singapore's Premium Green Belt Across D10, D11 and D21
Updated 2026-08-26
Bukit Timah spans three postal districts in the Central Region, combining top-tier schools, direct Downtown Line access and proximity to Singapore's oldest nature reserve. With 637 live listings averaging S$2,580 per square foot, it remains one of the most sought-after residential corridors on the island.
What it is like to live in Bukit Timah
Bukit Timah stretches from the foot of Singapore's highest natural point, the 163-metre Bukit Timah Hill, through established residential estates along Dunearn Road, Sixth Avenue and Holland Road. The area sits across Districts 10, 11 and 21, all classified within the Central Region. Daily life here revolves around low-density housing, mature tree cover and a quieter pace than the downtown core, while still being well within a 20-minute MRT ride of Raffles Place.
The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is free to enter and open from 7 am to 7 pm daily. The former rail corridor, now known as the Rail Corridor or Green Corridor, provides a continuous walking and cycling trail linking Bukit Timah to other parts of the island. The Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sits at the southern edge of the neighbourhood. For families, the combination of green space and reputable schools is the primary draw.
Transport and connectivity
Five Downtown Line stations serve the corridor: Beauty World (DT5), King Albert Park (DT6), Sixth Avenue (DT7), Tan Kah Kee (DT8) and Botanic Gardens (DT9). Botanic Gardens also interchanges with the Circle Line (CC19), giving residents a second route into the CBD and Marina Bay. From Beauty World, the journey to Bugis takes roughly 18 minutes and to Raffles Place around 22 minutes.
The upcoming Cross Island Line will add further connectivity. Two new stations, Turf City and Maju, are planned within the Bukit Timah area as part of CRL Phase 2, with completion expected around 2032. King Albert Park station will also serve as an interchange between the Downtown Line and the Cross Island Line once operational. Major bus routes along Bukit Timah Road include services 67, 75, 170, 171 and 174.
Housing stock and prices
Hombble currently lists 637 properties for sale in Bukit Timah, split between 444 condominiums and 193 landed homes. The average asking price is S$8,529,051, reflecting the high proportion of landed property in the mix. The average unit size is 3,347 square feet, with an average of S$2,580 per square foot across all listed stock.
For context, non-landed condominium prices in the area typically range from S$2,200 to S$3,500 per square foot depending on tenure and proximity to MRT stations, with freehold developments near Coronation Road and Sixth Avenue commanding the upper end. Landed homes range widely, from around S$3.2 million for a terrace house to well over S$15 million for detached bungalows in gazetted Good Class Bungalow areas. Bukit Timah contains several of Singapore's 39 GCB zones, which restricts these plots to landed homes only and supports long-term price resilience.
Schools and family amenities
Bukit Timah's concentration of well-regarded schools is a significant factor in residential demand. Nanyang Primary School, Raffles Girls' Primary School, Methodist Girls' School and Henry Park Primary School are all located within the area. For secondary education, Hwa Chong Institution and Singapore Chinese Girls' School are nearby. International options include the United World College of South East Asia and Tanglin Trust School.
Day-to-day needs are served by Bukit Timah Market and Food Centre near Beauty World, the shops at Serene Centre and Jelita Shopping Centre, and Cold Storage outlets at Bukit Timah Shopping Centre. Gleneagles Hospital is a short drive away for healthcare. The area also has niche lifestyle facilities including the Bukit Timah Saddle Club for equestrian activities.
Development outlook
The largest change on the horizon is the redevelopment of the former Turf City racecourse site. Under the URA Master Plan 2025, this 176-hectare area will be progressively transformed into a new housing estate with an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 homes, including public housing. The plan emphasises a car-lite design, green corridors and heritage retention, with the former grandstand buildings earmarked for community and lifestyle reuse. Road-widening works along Eng Neo Avenue, Dunearn Road and Bukit Timah Road are planned to support the increased population.
Several new private launches are also in the pipeline for 2026 and 2027, including the Dunearn House site and government land sale parcels along Bukit Timah Road and Peck Hay Road near Newton MRT. These developments will add fresh supply to a district where new stock has been limited for years, though the landed segment remains tightly constrained by GCB zoning. For buyers and sellers, the combination of the Cross Island Line, Turf City redevelopment and continued school demand points to sustained interest in the area over the medium term.