Singapore Postal District 20

Postal District 20 is located in the central-northern part of Singapore. It is part of the North-East Region and Central Region, comprising largely residential towns such as Ang Mo Kio and Bishan, along with the leafy Thomson area.

Planning Areas Covered

District 20 covers the following planning areas:

Ang Mo Kio (entirely)
Bishan (entirely)
Toa Payoh (partially, northern parts)
Thomson area (part of the Bishan and Ang Mo Kio boundary)

Characteristics

District 20 is best known for its residential environment and family-friendly amenities. It features:

Extensive HDB estates in Ang Mo Kio and Bishan, housing tens of thousands of families.
Private condominiums and landed properties in Thomson, popular for their proximity to nature.
Schools and junior colleges such as Raffles Institution and Catholic High School.
Green spaces including Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, one of Singapore’s largest urban parks.

Population Density

The district is home to a dense residential population, with over 200,000 residents spread across Ang Mo Kio and Bishan estates, making it one of Singapore’s most vibrant heartland areas.

Real Estate (2025)

As of 2025, property values in District 20 remain strong due to its central location:

HDB flats (3–5 rooms, 900–1,400 sq ft / 84–130 sq m) range from SGD 450,000–800,000; rentals SGD 2,500–4,800/month.
Private condominiums (700–2,000 sq ft / 65–185 sq m) cost between SGD 1.2–2.8 million; rentals SGD 3,500–7,000/month.
Landed properties in Thomson (2,500–4,000 sq ft / 232–372 sq m) can fetch SGD 4–8 million, depending on size and tenure.

Condominiums in District 20

AMO Residence

Nearest MRT Stations

District 20 is well-connected via MRT lines:

Distance from Fullerton Square

From Fullerton Square in District 1, Ang Mo Kio and Bishan in District 20 are approximately 12–15 km by road, depending on the route.

Fun Facts

Bishan was formerly a cemetery (Pek San Teng) before being redeveloped into a modern town in the 1980s.
Ang Mo Kio was one of the earliest HDB new towns, and its name means “red-haired bridge” in Hokkien.
Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park features a naturalized river that replaced a concrete canal, showcasing Singapore’s approach to eco-friendly urban design.

Map of Singapore Postal Districts

Quick Facts

Location: Central-North Singapore
Region: North-East Region, Central Region
Planning Areas: Ang Mo Kio (entire), Bishan (entire), Toa Payoh (partial), Thomson (partial)
Population: ~200,000+
Residential Property: HDB SGD 450k–800k; rentals SGD 2.5k–4.8k/month; Private condos SGD 1.2–2.8M; rentals SGD 3.5k–7k/month; Landed properties SGD 4–8M
MRT Stations: Ang Mo Kio (NSL), Bishan (NSL, CCL), Bright Hill (TEL, future CRL), Mayflower (TEL)
Distance to Fullerton Square: ~12–15 km by road

References

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