Bishan vs Bukit Timah: HDB resale prices compared
Bukit Timah is the dearer of the two on a like-for-like basis: S$808 per square foot against S$746 in Bishan, with each area's flat-type mix held at the national distribution, a difference of 8%. Median resale prices are S$840,888 in Bishan and S$955,444 in Bukit Timah, over 383 and 60 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
$817
60 resales in 12 months · median $955,444
Side by side
| Measure | Bishan | Bukit Timah | DifferenceBukit Timah vs Bishan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-room price (like for like) | $788,000 | $920,000 | +$132,000 |
| Mix-adjusted S$/ft² | $746 | $808 | +$62 |
| Median S$/ft² (all types) | $747 | $817 | +$70 |
| Median resale price (all types) | $840,888 | $955,444 | +$114,556 |
| Resales (last 12 months) | 383 | 60 | -323 |
| Median lease remaining | 61 years | 61 years | 0 years |
| Region | Central | Central | |
| Window | 12 months | 12 months |
By flat type
Median S$/ft² for the flat types both areas resold, over each area's stated window.
| Flat type | Bishan | Bukit Timah | DifferenceBukit Timah vs Bishan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-room | $75756 resales | $70716 resales | −$50 |
| 4-room | $731184 resales | $82217 resales | +$91 |
| 5-room | $751102 resales | $86219 resales | +$111 |
| Executive | $79641 resales | $8808 resales | +$84 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bishan or Bukit Timah more expensive?
Bukit Timah is the dearer of the two on a like-for-like basis: S$808 per square foot against S$746 in Bishan, with each area's flat-type mix held at the national distribution, a difference of 8%. Median resale prices are S$840,888 in Bishan and S$955,444 in Bukit Timah, over 383 and 60 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.