Singapore Postal District 25
Postal District 25 is located in the northernmost part of Singapore, forming a gateway to Malaysia. It is best known for the Woodlands Checkpoint, one of Singapore’s busiest border crossings, and for its blend of residential estates, industrial areas, and remnants of farmland in Kranji.
Planning Areas Covered
District 25 covers the following planning areas:
Characteristics
District 25 has a diverse mix of features:
- Residential hub: Woodlands is a major HDB town housing over 250,000 people, with modern facilities, schools, and shopping centres such as Causeway Point.
- Industrial development: The Woodlands Regional Centre is being developed as part of Singapore’s northern economic corridor.
- Border access: The district is home to the Woodlands Checkpoint, connecting to Johor Bahru, Malaysia, via the Causeway.
- Rural Kranji: Kranji retains farms, nature parks, and heritage sites, including the Kranji War Memorial.
Population Density
District 25 has a high population density in Woodlands due to extensive HDB estates, while Kranji remains sparsely populated. On average, it ranks among Singapore’s busier suburban districts.
Real Estate (2025)
Property in District 25 remains more affordable than central districts:
- HDB flats: 4-room resale flats range from SGD 450,000–600,000; rentals SGD 2,200–2,800/month.
- Condominiums: Private condos (800–1,500 sq ft / 74–139 sq m) range from SGD 1.0–1.8 million; rentals SGD 3,000–5,000/month.
- Landed houses: Found mainly in Kranji, often larger plots, priced between SGD 3–6 million, with rentals from SGD 6,000–10,000/month.
Nearest MRT Stations
District 25 is well-served by MRT lines:
Distance from Fullerton Square
From Fullerton Square in District 1, District 25 is about 23–26 km by road, depending on whether you are heading to Woodlands or Kranji.
Fun Facts
- The Woodlands Checkpoint processes hundreds of thousands of commuters daily, making it one of the busiest border crossings in the world.
- Kranji War Memorial honours soldiers from the Commonwealth who died defending Singapore during World War II.
- Singapore’s agri-tourism, such as farms and nurseries, are located in Kranji, offering a rare rural escape within the city-state.
Quick Facts
- Location: Northernmost Singapore
- Region: North Region
- Planning Areas: Woodlands, Kranji
- Population: High density in Woodlands; low in Kranji
- Residential Property: HDB 450k–600k; condos 1.0–1.8M; landed 3–6M
- MRT Stations: Woodlands (NSL, TEL), Marsiling (NSL), Admiralty (NSL), Kranji (NSL)
- Distance to Fullerton Square: ~23–26 km by road
References
- Urban Redevelopment Authority – North Region
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