Price Growth by District

Which districts grew the most over time

How to Read the District Price Growth Insight

Key Takeaways

  • This insight is powered by live URA and HDB transaction data refreshed monthly.
  • Use the district filter above the chart to narrow results to a specific planning area.
  • Hover any data point on the chart for exact values and transaction counts.

What It Does

The District Growth insight ranks Singapore's 28 planning districts by their PSF growth rate over selectable time horizons: 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, and since 2010. The primary view is a horizontal bar chart showing each district's annualised PSF growth rate for the selected period, colour-coded above or below the Singapore median growth rate for the same period. A secondary table shows the absolute PSF change (from/to), transaction count for statistical reliability, and growth rate rank. Y...

Why It Matters

District-level PSF growth rates reveal which planning areas are outperforming the Singapore-wide average — and, critically, whether that outperformance is recent or sustained over multiple time horizons. A district that ranks highly on 1-year growth but poorly on 5-year growth may be experiencing a short-term surge driven by a single major new launch or temporary demand factor. A district that consistently ranks in the top quartile across 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year growth is demonstratin...

How It Works

  • Select a district from the filter or leave it blank to view Singapore-wide data.
  • Use the time-range buttons (1Y/2Y/3Y/5Y/All) to adjust the chart window.
  • Hover any point on the chart to see exact values and underlying transaction counts.
  • Review the KPI cards above the chart for headline numbers at a glance.

Examples

D14 (Paya Lebar): identifying a 2019 re-entry window from growth data

Inputs
District
D14 — Geylang / Paya Lebar
Metrics
1-year growth vs 5-year growth comparison
Time point
2019
Context
Paya Lebar Quarter still under construction (opened 2019–2020)
Results
D14 1-year growth (2019)
+1.2% (below Singapore median of +2.1%)
D14 5-year growth (2019)
+6.8% annualised (above Singapore median of +4.5%)
Pattern
Short-term underperformer in strong long-term trend district
Outcome by 2022
D14 3-year growth accelerated to +9.4% as PLQ completed

How to read this: In 2019, D14's 1-year growth was below the Singapore median — the short-term softness of a district in construction disruption. But its 5-year growth was well above the median, signalling that structural demand drivers (improving commercial ecosystem, upcoming MRT line, PLQ infrastructure) were intact. An investor using the district growth chart to identify this "1Y below median, 5Y above median" pattern in 2019 was looking at a potential re-entry window. By 2022, D14 was one of the strongest-performing districts in the non-landed private segment — the short-term underperformance was temporary, as the 5-year trend predicted.

Comparing D3 and D21 across time horizons: structural vs cyclical growth

Inputs
Districts compared
D3 (Queenstown / one-north) vs D21 (Bukit Timah fringe)
Metrics
1Y, 3Y, 5Y annualised growth rates
Time point
Q1 2025
Results
D3 1Y / 3Y / 5Y growth
+4.2% / +5.8% / +6.3% — consistent, strengthening trend
D21 1Y / 3Y / 5Y growth
+6.1% / +3.9% / +3.5% — recent surge, weaker underlying trend
D3 vs Singapore median
Consistently above median across all three horizons
D21 vs Singapore median
Above median in 1Y, near median in 3Y, below in 5Y

How to read this: D3 shows the profile of a structurally outperforming district: above median and strengthening across 1Y, 3Y, and 5Y horizons. This reflects one-north's maturing tech ecosystem, strong MRT connectivity (CCL + EWL), and consistently high tenant demand. D21's recent 1Y surge (above median) against weaker 3Y and 5Y trends is a different profile: something drove recent outperformance (perhaps a specific new launch or a short-term demand spike), but the underlying long-run trend is near-median. A buyer choosing between D3 and D21 based purely on recent 1-year performance would pick D21; a buyer looking at all three horizons would weight D3 more heavily.

Tips & Pitfalls

Expert Tips

  • Compare 2–3 districts side-by-side to spot relative outliers rather than reading a single number in isolation.
  • Always check the transaction count alongside any price metric — small sample sizes can produce misleading averages.
  • Pair this insight with the related calculators and maps below for a complete decision framework.

Common Pitfalls

  • Interpreting short-term movements (under 1 year) as trends — Singapore property data is noisy and needs a longer window.
  • Ignoring the difference between median and mean — means are pulled by luxury outliers in prime districts.
  • Forgetting that new-launch prices are often subsidised by developer discounts not visible in headline data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the data come from?
Data is sourced from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and Housing & Development Board (HDB) official APIs, refreshed monthly.
How often is this insight updated?
The underlying transaction data is synced monthly from URA and HDB. The charts recompute live as new data arrives.
Can I filter by district?
Yes — use the district filter above the chart. You can also share a deep link to a specific district via the URL.

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