Bishan vs Bukit Merah: HDB resale prices compared
Bukit Merah is the dearer of the two on a like-for-like basis: S$813 per square foot against S$746 in Bishan, with each area's flat-type mix held at the national distribution, a difference of 9%. Median resale prices are S$840,888 in Bishan and S$790,000 in Bukit Merah, over 383 and 912 resales respectively, in the 12 months to July 2026.
Central
Median per ft²
$747
383 resales in 12 months · median $840,888
Central
Median per ft²
$789
912 resales in 12 months · median $790,000
Side by side
| Measure | Bishan | Bukit Merah | DifferenceBukit Merah vs Bishan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-room price (like for like) | $788,000 | $933,000 | +$145,000 |
| Mix-adjusted S$/ft² | $746 | $813 | +$67 |
| Median S$/ft² (all types) | $747 | $789 | +$42 |
| Median resale price (all types) | $840,888 | $790,000 | −$50,888 |
| Resales (last 12 months) | 383 | 912 | +529 |
| Median lease remaining | 61 years | 71 years | +10 years |
| Region | Central | Central | |
| Window | 12 months | 12 months |
By flat type
Median S$/ft² for the flat types both areas resold, over each area's stated window.
| Flat type | Bishan | Bukit Merah | DifferenceBukit Merah vs Bishan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-room | $75756 resales | $599300 resales | −$158 |
| 4-room | $731184 resales | $936387 resales | +$205 |
| 5-room | $751102 resales | $834181 resales | +$83 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bishan or Bukit Merah more expensive?
Bukit Merah is the dearer of the two on a like-for-like basis: S$813 per square foot against S$746 in Bishan, with each area's flat-type mix held at the national distribution, a difference of 9%. Median resale prices are S$840,888 in Bishan and S$790,000 in Bukit Merah, over 383 and 912 resales respectively, in the 12 months to July 2026.
Contains information from HDB Resale Flat Prices accessed from Data.gov.sg and made available under the Singapore Open Data Licence version 1.0. Data to July 2026.