Voted as one of the best living places on earth, Singapore is well known as both a city garden and a well-developed country, with good law enforcement, legislation and civic responsibility. Thus, it’s no surprise that it is also one of the safest places on earth to live in.
At the same time, having said that, when it comes to picking the best residential areas in Singapore, neighbourhood security is merely one of the most minimal criteria out of the many others that you should be considering over. Is the area within the vicinity of amenities as MRT stations, art galleries, cinemas and essentials such as hospitals to ensure quality living? Is the area culturally infused with local delicacies, urban happenings and even yearly festivals? Is it near the city centre, or would you prefer one that is further away from the noise and congestion?
In this blog post, we will be presenting to you the top 5 residential areas in Singapore, as claimed by locals and many expats.
Adorned with rows of classically beautiful shop house storefronts that maintain Singapore’s Malay heritage, Tanjong Pagar is a district full of history, located within the Central Business District in Singapore. This area is buzzing with trendy eateries, and the swanky cocktail bars within its vicinity boast the best cocktail culture in the whole island.
2) Woodlands
Situated on the northern side of the small city island, Woodlands is connected to the city of Johor Bahru on the other side of the Malaysian-Singaporean border via the Causeway. As both a planning area and residential town, it offers reasonably priced large houses with green space, as well as many leisure amenities such as large malls, restaurants, and cinemas.
3) Orchard Road
Although this area is often busy and expensive, the boulevard is teeming with many premier shopping centres such as the Ion Garden, and is definitely the place to go if you wish to be a part of the great, hip and happening street. While it would be more recommended for those with limited budgets to live elsewhere, this area has great accessibility to every other parts of the island and many landmarks – which include prime office building, the Marina Bay Financial District, and some of the hottest restaurants and best nightlife in the city.
4) Tiong Bahru
Tiong Bahru is located in the Central Region of Singapore. Being one of the oldest housing areas in the city that exists since the 1920s, it is located slightly outside the city centre, and is one of the quieter areas to live in. While exuding a retro charm that is hardly visible in the more modern sections of the island, it is also a hotspot for emerging young artsy shops and trendy hip cafés.
5) East Coast
With the East Coast beach park stretching from Marine Parade to Bedok planning areas just within its vicinity, East Coast is a residential area with ample access to nature, beaches, greenery, and good seaview. Not only that, it is also strategically located, with many passing the area on their way to Changi Airport.
In a Nutshell
Despite its small size, Singapore has much to offer when it comes to residential choices, ranging from high-end cultural hotspots to areas with much peace and quiet or even a decent proximity to nature – making it a city where everyone could find a place they could happily call their home. But of course, there are far much more places to look out to when it comes to residential areas in Singapore, and there are certainly lots more to discover when it comes to the aforementioned five locations
