One of the more affordable ways into a truly central address. $1,902 psf on 77 condo transactions, with Jalan Besar’s shophouse belt supplying most of the character.
What the numbers say
Condominium transactions, 12 months to July 2026 (URA caveats). Rental medians, Q2 2026 (URA contracts). HDB figures are 4-room resale registrations for KALLANG/WHAMPOA, 12 months to July 2026 (data.gov.sg) — HDB publishes by town, not by postal district.
| Measure | Figure | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Median private condominium | $1,902 psf · $1,910,000 median price | 77 transactions |
| Median rent (all sizes) | $4,050 / month | 553 contracts |
| HDB 4-room, KALLANG/WHAMPOA | $905,000 | 302 transactions |
Read this median with care. 77 transactions is a thin sample. It indicates a level; it cannot price a specific unit. Comp at project level before making any decision.
What moves price here
- 77 transactions is a modest sample — enough to indicate a level, not enough to price a specific unit from.
- Entry price is the draw. Central location at a psf well below D9 and D11.
- Rental median of $4,050 across 553 contracts reflects smaller average unit sizes rather than weak demand.
Who it suits
Buyers who want central access on a smaller budget and don’t need a family-sized floor plate.
What to check before you commit
- Street-level activity and noise, which varies sharply block to block
- Age and lease of the older Jalan Besar stock
- Whether the unit’s size is genuinely rentable
Figures pulled 2026-07-23 from URA caveat data and HDB resale registrations — completed transactions, not portal asking prices. Caveats lag the live market by a few weeks. Want the numbers for a specific project or block in District 8? Ask me and I’ll pull them.