Orchard Central
Orchard Central is a commercial building in District 9 · Orchard, on land zoned COMMERCIAL under the URA Master Plan with a gross plot ratio of 5.6. 10 units are currently listed for rent. ACRA records 78 live company registrations at this address.
What are the key facts about Orchard Central?
- Asset class
- Commercial
- Land-use zone
- COMMERCIAL
- Gross plot ratio
- 5.6
- Tenure
- Not on record
- District / Area
- District 9 · Orchard
- Address
- 181 Orchard Road
- Land area
- 6,648 sqm
- Transactions on record
- None recorded
- Live listings
- 10
- ACRA registrations
- 78
No recorded transactions — this building has never generated a strata caveat (typically single-owner or lease-only stock). That is not missing data, and it says nothing about the building's value, occupancy or availability.
About Orchard Central
Orchard Central is a commercial building in Orchard (District 09). It is located along Orchard Road, Singapore 238896.
Under the URA Master Plan it sits on land zoned commercial with a gross plot ratio of 5.6. It lies inside the Central Area.
It occupies roughly 6,648 sqm of land with about 38,263 sqm of gross floor area.
78 businesses are currently registered at this address with ACRA.
The nearest MRT is Somerset MRT, 146 m away (about a 2-minute walk). The closest bus stop (Opp Somerset Stn) is 136 m away (about a 2-minute walk). The Centrepoint is 64 m away (about a 1-minute walk).
What is Orchard Central zoned as?
- Land-use zone
- COMMERCIAL
- Gross plot ratio
- 5.6
- Urban design area
- Udga
- Central Area
- Yes
How does Orchard Road price?
Street figures cover strata deals only — land and strata PSF are not comparable.
What do commercial rents run near Orchard Central?
Indicative area yield — District 9 retail
An INDICATIVE AREA yield for District 9 retail — NOT this building's yield, and not any unit's. Commercial rents are published as a district percentile grid, so both halves describe the district.
Priced on STRATA sales only: rent is quoted per unit of lettable area, and commercial land PSF runs far above strata — mixing them would shift the ratio sharply.
Net deducts the 10% non-residential property tax ONLY — not vacancy, maintenance, agent fees, financing, or the 9% GST on purchase.
Retail rents — District 9 ($ psm/month, 2026Q2)
| Floor level · size band | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 & 3 · 30 & Below | $96.41 | $125.00 | $161.92 |
| Level 1 · 30 & Below | $116.17 | $145.26 | $294.10 |
| B1 & Below · 30 & Below | $211.72 | $338.73 | $498.21 |
| Level 4 & Above · 30 & Below | $90.90 | $124.33 | $165.55 |
| Level 1 · >30 - 100 | $110.23 | $143.26 | $166.55 |
| B1 & Below · >30 - 100 | $174.34 | $329.33 | $440.53 |
| Level 2 & 3 · >30 - 100 | $101.61 | $137.40 | $180.53 |
| Level 4 & Above · >30 - 100 | $100.04 | $115.15 | $145.94 |
Office rents — Central Area ($ psm/month, 2026Q2)
| Building class · size band | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 · 100 & Below | $91.40 | $96.39 | $119.48 |
| Category 2 · 100 & Below | $57.98 | $71.59 | $86.82 |
| Category 1 · >100 - 200 | $113.24 | $120.54 | $144.36 |
| Category 2 · >100 - 200 | $59.40 | $77.88 | $96.88 |
| Category 2 · >200 - 500 | $69.97 | $89.34 | $97.94 |
| Category 1 · >200 - 500 | $112.64 | $129.70 | $148.82 |
| Category 1 · >500 - 1000 | $119.97 | $136.70 | $147.13 |
| Category 2 · >500 - 1000 | $55.42 | $82.91 | $92.66 |
URA REALIS rental-contract percentiles for the district/location — an area benchmark, not this building's own rents. Office and retail are dimensioned differently and are never mixed.
What is available at Orchard Central right now?
For rent (10)
- ⭐️CHEAP & Destination Retail @ Somerset | Near MRT & Bus Stop | Suit Fashion/Lifestyle/Cafe2 agentsS$17k/mo · 1,184 sqft
- Orchard CentralS$43k/mo · 3,600 sqft
- Orchard Central2 agentsS$24k/mo · 1,603 sqft
- Islandwide F&B/Retail/Wellness/Enrichment Units For RentS$5k/mo · 500 sqft
What is near Orchard Central?
Getting around
- Somerset MRT146 m · ~2 min
Amenities nearby
Straight-line distances. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
How many companies are registered at Orchard Central?
- Live registrations
- 78
- Registered last 3 years
- 22
- Most common type
- Local Company
Company REGISTRATIONS at this address (ACRA), not a tenancy schedule. Registration does not mean the company physically occupies space here, and a low count does not mean the building is empty. Do not describe this as occupancy or vacancy.
What is Orchard Central's BCA building profile?
- BCA building type
- Retail
- Green Mark
- NA (NA)
- Energy use intensity
- 770 kWh/m²·yr
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Central
Where is Orchard Central?⌄
Orchard Central is at 181 Orchard Road, Singapore 238896, in the Orchard planning area.
What is Orchard Central zoned as?⌄
Orchard Central sits on land zoned commercial under the URA Master Plan, with a gross plot ratio of 5.6.
Have there been any recorded transactions at Orchard Central?⌄
No caveats have been lodged for Orchard Central in the URA records we track. That is common for buildings held by a single owner, which never generate strata transactions.
What is the nearest MRT station to Orchard Central?⌄
Somerset MRT is the closest, 146 m away (about a 2-minute walk).
How many businesses are registered at Orchard Central?⌄
78 businesses are currently registered at this address with ACRA. That is a measure of registered addresses, not of how many businesses physically occupy the building.
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