Bishan vs Novena: HDB resale prices compared
Bishan is the dearer of the two on a like-for-like basis: S$746 per square foot against S$672 in Novena, with each area's flat-type mix held at the national distribution, a difference of 11%. Median resale prices are S$840,888 in Bishan and S$668,000 in Novena, over 383 and 155 resales respectively, in the 12 months to July 2026.
Side by side
| Measure | Bishan | Novena | DifferenceNovena vs Bishan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-room price (like for like) | $788,000 | $722,500 | −$65,500 |
| Mix-adjusted S$/ft² | $746 | $672 | −$74 |
| Median S$/ft² (all types) | $747 | $654 | −$93 |
| Median resale price (all types) | $840,888 | $668,000 | −$172,888 |
| Resales (last 12 months) | 383 | 155 | -228 |
| Median lease remaining | 61 years | 57 years | -4 years |
| Region | Central | Central | |
| Window | 12 months | 12 months |
By flat type
Median S$/ft² for the flat types both areas resold, over each area's stated window.
| Flat type | Bishan | Novena | DifferenceNovena vs Bishan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-room | $75756 resales | $54969 resales | −$208 |
| 4-room | $731184 resales | $73158 resales | $0 |
| 5-room | $751102 resales | $70621 resales | −$45 |
| Executive | $79641 resales | $5797 resales | −$217 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bishan or Novena more expensive?
Bishan is the dearer of the two on a like-for-like basis: S$746 per square foot against S$672 in Novena, with each area's flat-type mix held at the national distribution, a difference of 11%. Median resale prices are S$840,888 in Bishan and S$668,000 in Novena, over 383 and 155 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.