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Singapore Property District Guide

District 27: Sembawang & Yishun

Outside Central Region (OCR) · Suburban / heartland

A northern family heartland spanning Sembawang, Yishun and Canberra — affordable, green and waterfront-fronted, with the new Chencharu housing precinct set to add fresh supply.

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Region
OCR
Key areas
Sembawang, Yishun, Canberra, Chencharu
MRT lines
NSL
Buyer profile
Families, first-time buyers

Connectivity & transport

The North-South Line serves Yishun, Sembawang and the newer Canberra station, with the SLE and TPE linking drivers to the city and the north-east; a practical, well-connected northern base.

Schools nearby

Family schools including Chongfu, Northland, Ahmad Ibrahim and Yishun schools serve the district's large family population.

Lifestyle & amenities

Sembawang Park's waterfront and jetty, Canberra Plaza, Northpoint City in Yishun and the Sembawang Hot Spring Park give a distinctive, green and family-friendly northern lifestyle.

Growth & URA Master Plan outlook

Chencharu, near Yishun, is a major URA Master Plan housing precinct bringing thousands of new homes with a mix of public and private housing, community and green spaces — the district's headline growth catalyst.

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District 27 on the map

Explore Sembawang & Yishun — pan and zoom to see MRT stations, schools and amenities around the district.

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District 27 FAQs — for buyers

What is the Chencharu estate?

Chencharu is a new housing precinct near Yishun under the URA Master Plan, planned to deliver thousands of homes with community facilities and greenery, adding significant new supply to District 27.

Is District 27 affordable for families?

Yes — Sembawang, Yishun and Canberra are among the more affordable northern towns, with abundant schools, parks and amenities suited to families and first-time buyers.

What lifestyle does the district offer?

A green, waterfront-fronted northern lifestyle — Sembawang Park and jetty, the hot spring park, and malls like Northpoint City and Canberra Plaza.

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