Bukit Merah (红山) is one of Singapore’s oldest and most diverse HDB estates. Situated in the Central Region, it falls within the Central Singapore CDC and is conveniently accessible via several MRT stations and the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE).
The estate features a variety of housing options, including HDB flats of different ages and designs. Some of the key subzones within the Bukit Merah HDB estate include:
– Depot Road
– Henderson
– Redhill
– Telok Blangah
– Tiong Bahru
Living in Bukit Merah feels like being at the heart of everything—close to the city, yet surrounded by nature and a strong sense of community. It’s the perfect blend of old and new, where every corner tells a different story.
Here are 10 interesting facts about Bukit Merah HDB Estate:
Historical Significance:
Bukit Merah, meaning “Red Hill” in Malay, gets its name from the reddish lateritic soil found in the area. This unique soil has influenced both the landscape and development of the estate, contributing to its rich history.
Singapore’s First Public Housing Estate:
The Tiong Bahru subzone, part of Bukit Merah, is home to Singapore’s first public housing estate, developed by the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT) in 1936. The pre-war flats, with their iconic Streamline Moderne architectural style, are now protected under conservation laws.
HDB’s Former Headquarters:
Before moving to Toa Payoh in 2002, the headquarters of the Housing & Development Board (HDB) was located in Bukit Merah. Following the relocation, the new headquarters was renamed HDB Hub.
The Henderson Waves:
Bukit Merah is home to Singapore’s highest pedestrian bridge, the Henderson Waves. This undulating architectural masterpiece connects Mount Faber Park and Telok Blangah Hill Park, offering stunning views and becoming a popular spot for both residents and visitors.
A Culinary Haven:
Known for its vibrant food scene, Bukit Merah is famous for the Tiong Bahru Market, one of Singapore’s most beloved hawker centers. Many stalls, like the Tiong Bahru Hainanese Chicken Rice Stall, have received Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, attracting food lovers from all over.
6. The Former KTM Railway:
A segment of the former Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) railway runs through Bukit Merah. This historic route has been transformed into the Rail Corridor, a popular recreational space that preserves a piece of Singapore’s transportation history while offering a tranquil escape for residents.
7. Important Institutions:
Bukit Merah is home to several key institutions, including the Duke-NUS Medical School and the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA). This makes the estate not only a residential hub but also a center for education and technological innovation.
8. Mount Faber:
Originally known as Telok Blangah Hill, Mount Faber was renamed in 1845 in honor of Captain Charles Edward Faber, who played a significant role in the area’s development. Today, it stands as a prominent landmark with panoramic views of the city and serves as the gateway to the Sentosa Cable Car.
9. Green Spaces and Parks:
Bukit Merah is surrounded by lush greenery, with multiple parks and nature reserves like Mount Faber Park and Telok Blangah Hill Park. These green spaces offer residents a serene environment and a variety of recreational activities amidst the urban landscape.
10. A Melting Pot of Cultures:
Bukit Merah is known for its cultural diversity, with a mix of old and new. The area is home to a vibrant community of residents from various backgrounds, creating a unique blend of traditions, cultures, and lifestyles that make it one of Singapore’s most dynamic estates.
Here is a list of primary and secondary schools located in or near the Bukit Merah area:
Chin Bee Primary School
Bukit Merah Primary School
Blangah Rise Primary School
Bukit Merah Secondary School
Tanglin Secondary School
Crescent Girls’ School (nearby in the Queenstown area, but accessible to Bukit Merah residents)
Date | Resale | PSM | Type | Location | Floor | Fl. Area | Model | Built |
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Mar 2025 | $738,000 | $6,308 | 5 Room | Blk 26 Telok Blangah Crescent | 04 to 06 | 117 sqm | Standard | 1975 |
Mar 2025 | $1,118,000 | $9,722 | 5 Room | Blk 70 Redhill Close | 22 to 24 | 115 sqm | Improved | 2001 |
Mar 2025 | $1,150,000 | $9,127 | 5 Room | Blk 6 Kim Tian Road | 10 to 12 | 126 sqm | Improved | 1995 |
Mar 2025 | $1,100,000 | $10,000 | 5 Room | Blk 119C Kim Tian Road | 22 to 24 | 110 sqm | Improved | 2003 |
Mar 2025 | $820,000 | $7,069 | 5 Room | Blk 111B Depot Road | 01 to 03 | 116 sqm | Improved | 2006 |
Mar 2025 | $1,000,000 | $7,407 | 5 Room | Blk 114 Bukit Purmei Road | 16 to 18 | 135 sqm | Model A | 1985 |
Mar 2025 | $1,125,000 | $7,166 | 5 Room | Blk 115 Bukit Purmei Road | 13 to 15 | 157 sqm | Model A | 1985 |
Mar 2025 | $983,000 | $10,570 | 4 Room | Blk 90B Telok Blangah Street 31 | 25 to 27 | 93 sqm | Model A | 2018 |
Mar 2025 | $1,000,088 | $10,754 | 4 Room | Blk 93B Telok Blangah Street 31 | 25 to 27 | 93 sqm | Model A | 2018 |
Mar 2025 | $925,000 | $9,946 | 4 Room | Blk 90A Telok Blangah Street 31 | 04 to 06 | 93 sqm | Model A | 2018 |
Mar 2025 | $998,000 | $10,505 | 4 Room | Blk 80A Telok Blangah Street 31 | 13 to 15 | 95 sqm | Premium Apartment | 2013 |
Mar 2025 | $630,000 | $6,848 | 4 Room | Blk 51 Telok Blangah Drive | 10 to 12 | 92 sqm | New Generation | 1978 |
Mar 2025 | $620,000 | $6,327 | 4 Room | Blk 50 Telok Blangah Drive | 01 to 03 | 98 sqm | New Generation | 1978 |
Mar 2025 | $620,000 | $6,667 | 4 Room | Blk 150 Silat Avenue | 04 to 06 | 93 sqm | New Generation | 1982 |
Mar 2025 | $988,000 | $9,880 | 4 Room | Blk 75B Redhill Road | 16 to 18 | 100 sqm | Model A | 2005 |
Mar 2025 | $873,000 | $9,489 | 4 Room | Blk 119D Kim Tian Road | 04 to 06 | 92 sqm | Model A | 2002 |
Mar 2025 | $815,000 | $9,056 | 4 Room | Blk 121 Kim Tian Place | 01 to 03 | 90 sqm | Model A | 2001 |
Mar 2025 | $868,000 | $9,435 | 4 Room | Blk 118D Jalan Membina | 16 to 18 | 92 sqm | Model A | 2003 |
Mar 2025 | $970,000 | $11,687 | 4 Room | Blk 95A Henderson Road | 13 to 15 | 83 sqm | Model A | 2019 |
Mar 2025 | $1,155,000 | $12,419 | 4 Room | Blk 96A Henderson Road | 43 to 45 | 93 sqm | Model A | 2019 |
Mar 2025 | $1,028,888 | $12,396 | 4 Room | Blk 96B Henderson Road | 25 to 27 | 83 sqm | Model A | 2019 |
Mar 2025 | $420,000 | $5,676 | 4 Room | Blk 101 Henderson Crescent | 01 to 03 | 74 sqm | Standard | 1970 |
Mar 2025 | $1,092,666 | $11,624 | 4 Room | Blk 52 Havelock Road | 13 to 15 | 94 sqm | Model A | 2013 |
Mar 2025 | $760,000 | $8,352 | 4 Room | Blk 3 Delta Avenue | 04 to 06 | 91 sqm | New Generation | 1985 |
Mar 2025 | $715,000 | $7,857 | 4 Room | Blk 3 Delta Avenue | 04 to 06 | 91 sqm | New Generation | 1985 |
Mar 2025 | $1,000,000 | $11,111 | 4 Room | Blk 9 Cantonment Close | 07 to 09 | 90 sqm | Model A | 2002 |
Mar 2025 | $928,000 | $12,373 | 4 Room | Blk 12 Cantonment Close | 28 to 30 | 75 sqm | Model A | 2003 |
Mar 2025 | $678,000 | $6,583 | 4 Room | Blk 113 Bukit Purmei Road | 04 to 06 | 103 sqm | Model A | 1984 |
Mar 2025 | $800,000 | $11,765 | 3 Room | Blk 93B Telok Blangah Street 31 | 25 to 27 | 68 sqm | Model A | 2018 |
Mar 2025 | $708,000 | $10,412 | 3 Room | Blk 93B Telok Blangah Street 31 | 13 to 15 | 68 sqm | Model A | 2018 |
Mar 2025 | $420,000 | $6,000 | 3 Room | Blk 31 Telok Blangah Rise | 04 to 06 | 70 sqm | Improved | 1976 |
Mar 2025 | $400,000 | $5,714 | 3 Room | Blk 28 Telok Blangah Rise | 04 to 06 | 70 sqm | Improved | 1976 |
Mar 2025 | $443,000 | $6,612 | 3 Room | Blk 64 Telok Blangah Drive | 10 to 12 | 67 sqm | New Generation | 1978 |
Mar 2025 | $385,000 | $5,274 | 3 Room | Blk 54 Telok Blangah Drive | 01 to 03 | 73 sqm | New Generation | 1978 |
Mar 2025 | $361,000 | $5,554 | 3 Room | Blk 16 Telok Blangah Crescent | 04 to 06 | 65 sqm | Improved | 1975 |
Mar 2025 | $438,000 | $6,636 | 3 Room | Blk 5 Telok Blangah Crescent | 16 to 18 | 66 sqm | Improved | 1983 |
Mar 2025 | $380,000 | $5,846 | 3 Room | Blk 18 Telok Blangah Crescent | 04 to 06 | 65 sqm | Improved | 1975 |
Mar 2025 | $780,000 | $8,864 | 3 Room | Blk 37 Lim Liak Street | 01 to 03 | 88 sqm | Standard | 1974 |
Mar 2025 | $745,000 | $12,016 | 3 Room | Blk 127C Kim Tian Road | 19 to 21 | 62 sqm | Model A | 2013 |
Mar 2025 | $740,000 | $11,935 | 3 Room | Blk 127C Kim Tian Road | 16 to 18 | 62 sqm | Model A | 2013 |
Mar 2025 | $765,000 | $8,693 | 3 Room | Blk 45 Kim Cheng Street | 01 to 03 | 88 sqm | Standard | 1973 |
Mar 2025 | $415,000 | $6,484 | 3 Room | Blk 1 Jalan Bukit Merah | 07 to 09 | 64 sqm | Improved | 1983 |
Mar 2025 | $406,888 | $6,073 | 3 Room | Blk 145 Jalan Bukit Merah | 01 to 03 | 67 sqm | New Generation | 1981 |
Mar 2025 | $430,000 | $6,935 | 3 Room | Blk 46 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee | 07 to 09 | 62 sqm | Standard | 1970 |
Mar 2025 | $748,000 | $11,000 | 3 Room | Blk 95B Henderson Road | 10 to 12 | 68 sqm | Model A | 2019 |
Mar 2025 | $812,000 | $11,941 | 3 Room | Blk 95B Henderson Road | 37 to 39 | 68 sqm | Model A | 2019 |
Mar 2025 | $755,000 | $11,103 | 3 Room | Blk 95B Henderson Road | 13 to 15 | 68 sqm | Model A | 2019 |
Mar 2025 | $820,000 | $11,884 | 3 Room | Blk 55 Havelock Road | 22 to 24 | 69 sqm | Model A | 2013 |
Mar 2025 | $455,000 | $6,594 | 3 Room | Blk 101 Bukit Purmei Road | 04 to 06 | 69 sqm | New Generation | 1983 |
Mar 2025 | $378,000 | $6,407 | 3 Room | Blk 116 Bukit Merah View | 01 to 03 | 59 sqm | Improved | 1974 |
Mar 2025 | $360,000 | $5,538 | 3 Room | Blk 128 Bukit Merah View | 13 to 15 | 65 sqm | Improved | 1973 |
Mar 2025 | $410,000 | $6,308 | 3 Room | Blk 119 Bukit Merah View | 04 to 06 | 65 sqm | Improved | 1983 |
Mar 2025 | $270,000 | $6,429 | 2 Room | Blk 50 Havelock Road | 10 to 12 | 42 sqm | Standard | 1973 |
Bukit Merah HDB Resale Prices 1st Quarter 2025
(Average Resale Price For Bukit Merah)
3-Room $556,400
4-Room $860,300
5-Room $1,007,200
Bukit Merah HDB Median Rental Transaction Prices Q1 2025
3-Room $2900
4-Room $3800
5-Room $3900
Executive $4100
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