Hampshire Road, Singapore
Hampshire Road is a residential street located in the Kallang area of Singapore, situated within the Kampong Java precinct. It lies southwest of Dorset Road and forms part of a network of historically named streets in this mature estate.
Overview and Surrounding Streets
Hampshire Road threads its way through the Kampong Java enclave in Kallang, positioned near roads such as Dorset Road, Cambridge Road, and Kent Road. The surrounding area contains a mix of landed residential homes, institutional buildings like the Land Transport Authority (LTA) headquarters, and access to nearby Dorset Road and Keng Lee Road intersections.1
History and Naming
The road name “Hampshire” reflects Singapore's colonial-era pattern of adopting names from British locales, particularly in the Kampong Java precinct (e.g., Dorset Road, Kent Road, Cambridge Road).1 The exact date of construction isn't widely documented, but it forms part of urban development around Kampong Java in the mid-20th century.
The pronunciation is straightforward in English: “Hampshire” (plain spelling), commonly pronounced as /ˈhæmpʃər/ in IPA.
Notable Features and Vicinity
Key landmarks and nearby facilities include:
- The Land Transport Authority (LTA) headquarters located along Hampshire Road.1
- Proximity to Farrer Park and Little India amenities, including markets, eateries, and shopping options.
- Future developments: According to community planning discussions, the area bounded by Dorset Road, Keng Lee Road, Hampshire Road, and Race Course Road is slated for a new HDB estate with sports and community facilities, replacing the former Farrer Park Swimming Complex.2
Real Estate Prices (as of mid-2025)
Current listings along Hampshire Road show landed homes for sale around S$5.2 million for a terraced house of approximately 3,637 sq ft (~338 m²) built area—translating to about S$1,429 per sq ft.3
This places Hampshire Road in the upper tier for landed property values in central Kallang—lower than some Keng Lee Road bungalows (~S$1,538 psf built in 2024), but still within a premium bracket for central districts.3
Nearest MRT Stations and Lines
Nearby MRT stations include:
- Little India (NE7; DT12; North-East Line & Downtown Line) – about 200 m away4
- Lavender (EW11; East‒West Line) – approximately 1.5 km away4
- Boon Keng (NE9; North-East Line) and Farrer Park (NE8; North-East Line) are also within walking distance.
Nearby Bus Stops
Bus stops in the vicinity include:
- One opposite KK Women's & Children's Hospital (bus stop ID 40101) served by buses 56, 57, 166, 851, 980, among others.5
- Additional stops near Little India MRT and along Hampshire Road itself.
Fun Fact
Hampshire Road, along with its neighbouring streets, forms part of one of the few precincts in Kallang where British place names were deliberately chosen—creating a charming enclave of names like Dorset, Kent, Cambridge, and Hampshire in one neighbourhood.1
Quick Facts
- Location: Kampong Java precinct, Kallang; connects to Dorset Road and near Keng Lee Road
- Pronunciation: Hampshire – /ˈhæmpʃər/
- Notable: Home to the LTA headquarters
- Real estate: Terraced landed house ~3,637 sq ft (~338 m²) at S$5.2 M (~S$1,429 psf, mid-2025)
- Nearest MRT: Little India (NE7/DT12), Lavender (EW11), Boon Keng (NE9), Farrer Park (NE8)
- Bus stops: Opposite KK Women's & Children's Hospital (buses 56, 57, 166, 851, 980)
- Character: Quiet residential street with colonial-era British name pattern and institutional presence
References
- Wiki2 (republished from Wikipedia) – Road naming patterns in Kampong Java precinct including Hampshire Road
- Reddit – planning discussion: HDB development bounded by Dorset, Keng Lee, Hampshire, Race Course Road
- SRX – Hampshire Road landed house listing (~3,637 sq ft) at S$5.2 M
- YourSingaporeMap – Nearby MRT stations (Little India ~200 m, Lavender ~1.5 km)
- YourSingaporeMap – Bus stop 40101 opposite KK Women's & Children's Hospital: buses 56, 57, 166, 851, 980
Map of Hampshire Road, Singapore
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