D08 · Rest of Central Region
Little India / Farrer Park
Heritage shophouse blocks and a walk-to-Orchard condo cluster.
District 8 covers Little India, Farrer Park, Jalan Besar and Serangoon Road's lower stretch. It combines one of Singapore's densest heritage shophouse quarters with a cluster of newer condos around Farrer Park and Race Course Road.
Tends to suit
- Buyers who want a central, characterful address at below-D9 prices
- Investors buying compact units with strong rental demand near the CBD
- Anyone who wants to own and restore a conserved shophouse
Trade-offs to weigh
- Little India is busy, crowded and noisy, especially on weekends and festivals
- Parking and loading congestion on the shophouse streets
- Some older apartment blocks have short remaining leases
MRT / transit
- North-East Line (Little India, Farrer Park)
- Downtown Line (Little India, Jalan Besar)
Notable schools nearby
- Farrer Park Primary School
- Hong Wen School
- St Margaret's School (Primary) (D09 fringe)
Common property types
- Conserved shophouses
- Newer Farrer Park condos
- Older walk-up apartments
Last reviewed 2026-08-30.