Singapore Postal District 27

Postal District 27 is located in the northern part of Singapore. It covers Yishun and Sembawang, two well-established residential towns that blend heartland living with modern amenities and increasing waterfront developments.

Planning Areas Covered

District 27 includes the following planning areas:

Characteristics

District 27 is mainly a residential district with distinct features:

Yishun: Known for its HDB estates, shopping malls such as Northpoint City, and Yishun Park. It is a bustling heartland with schools, healthcare facilities, and amenities.
Sembawang: A quieter residential town with a strong naval heritage. It features waterfront living along Sembawang Beach and newer condominiums and landed homes.
Community amenities: Both towns offer community clubs, hawker centres, parks, and schools that serve a largely middle-class population.
Green and blue spaces: Proximity to Lower Seletar Reservoir, Yishun Dam, and Sembawang Hot Spring Park gives this district unique natural landmarks.

Population Density

District 27 is moderately to highly populated due to the extensive HDB housing in Yishun and the growing residential developments in Sembawang. It is a lively northern heartland but less dense than central districts.

Real Estate (2025)

District 27 has a mix of HDB flats, condominiums, and landed homes, generally more affordable compared to central districts:

HDB flats: 4-room resale flats typically range from SGD 450,000–600,000; rentals from SGD 2,200–3,000/month.
Condominiums: Units range from SGD 950,000–1.6 million; rentals from SGD 2,800–4,500/month depending on facilities and proximity to MRT.
Landed homes: Found mostly in Sembawang; prices range from SGD 3–6 million, rentals from SGD 6,000–12,000/month.

Nearest MRT Stations

District 27 is well served by the North South Line:

Bus interchanges at Yishun and Sembawang further enhance connectivity for residents.

Distance from Fullerton Square

District 27 is approximately 22–25 km by road from Fullerton Square in District 1, depending on whether you are heading to Yishun or Sembawang.

Fun Facts

Sembawang is named after the Mesua ferruginea tree, locally called the “Sembawang tree.”
Sembawang Hot Spring Park is Singapore’s only natural hot spring accessible to the public.
Lower Seletar Reservoir and Yishun Dam are popular leisure spots for residents who enjoy waterside activities.

Map of Singapore Postal Districts

Quick Facts

Location: Northern Singapore
Region: North Region
Planning Areas: Yishun, Sembawang
Population: Moderate to high density
Residential Property: HDB 450K–600K; condos 950K–1.6M; landed 3–6M
MRT Stations: Yishun (NSL), Canberra (NSL), Sembawang (NSL)
Distance to Fullerton Square: ~22–25 km by road

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