The Bencoolen
The Bencoolen is a commercial building in District 7 · Rochor, on land zoned COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL under the URA Master Plan with a gross plot ratio of 4.2. It is leasehold with roughly 68 years remaining. 35 transactions are on record since 1995, at a median S$1,290 psf, most recently in Jun 2024. 8 units are currently listed for sale or rent. ACRA records 209 live company registrations at this address.
What are the key facts about The Bencoolen?
- Asset class
- Commercial
- Land-use zone
- COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
- Gross plot ratio
- 4.2
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- District / Area
- District 7 · Rochor
- Address
- 180b Bencoolen Street
- Land area
- —
- Transactions on record
- 35 (records start 1995)
- Live listings
- 8
- ACRA registrations
- 209
About The Bencoolen
The Bencoolen is a mixed-use building in Rochor (District 07). It is located along Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189648.
Under the URA Master Plan it sits on land zoned commercial & residential with a gross plot ratio of 4.2. It lies inside the Central Area.
The site is leasehold, with about 68 years remaining on the lease.
35 transactions have been recorded here, at a median of S$1,290 psf. The most recent was in June 2024.
209 businesses are currently registered at this address with ACRA.
The nearest MRT is Rochor MRT, 255 m away (about a 4-minute walk). The closest bus stop (ibis S'pore on Bencoolen) is 98 m away (about a 2-minute walk). Bugis+ is 247 m away (about a 4-minute walk).
What is The Bencoolen zoned as?
- Land-use zone
- COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
- Gross plot ratio
- 4.2
- Urban design area
- Udga
- Central Area
- Yes
What has The Bencoolen sold for?
| Date | Use | Price | Area | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Office | S$1.08M | 753 sqft | $1,433 |
| Apr 2020 | Office | S$1.08M | 603 sqft | $1,792 |
| Jul 2015 | Office | S$1.47M | 678 sqft | $2,168 |
| Jul 2013 | Office | S$2.08M | 1,302 sqft | $1,597 |
| Nov 2012 | Office | S$989k | 678 sqft | $1,458 |
| Jul 2012 | Office | S$900k | 603 sqft | $1,493 |
| Apr 2012 | Office | S$2.44M | 1,981 sqft | $1,230 |
| Apr 2012 | Office | S$919k | 753 sqft | $1,219 |
| Jul 2011 | Office | S$875k | 678 sqft | $1,290 |
| May 2011 | Office | S$840k | 603 sqft | $1,394 |
URA/JTC records from 1995 — that is where the record starts, not when the building was built. Strata and land deals can mix in one building's history; compare like with like.
How does Bencoolen Street price?
Street figures cover strata deals only — land and strata PSF are not comparable.
What do commercial rents run near The Bencoolen?
Indicative area yield — District 7 retail
An INDICATIVE AREA yield for District 7 retail — NOT this building's yield, and not any unit's. Commercial rents are published as a district percentile grid, so both halves describe the district.
Priced on STRATA sales only: rent is quoted per unit of lettable area, and commercial land PSF runs far above strata — mixing them would shift the ratio sharply.
Net deducts the 10% non-residential property tax ONLY — not vacancy, maintenance, agent fees, financing, or the 9% GST on purchase.
Retail rents — District 7 ($ psm/month, 2026Q2)
| Floor level · size band | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 & 3 · 30 & Below | $65.63 | $77.77 | $101.79 |
| B1 & Below · 30 & Below | $58.19 | $114.29 | $345.38 |
| Level 4 & Above · 30 & Below | $85.23 | $111.50 | $131.58 |
| Level 1 · 30 & Below | $86.33 | $95.24 | $110.00 |
| Level 4 & Above · >30 - 100 | $59.29 | $108.48 | $136.75 |
| Level 1 · >30 - 100 | $93.54 | $118.89 | $225.20 |
| Level 2 & 3 · >30 - 100 | $65.50 | $89.70 | $119.75 |
| B1 & Below · >30 - 100 | $69.36 | $86.33 | $409.96 |
Office rents — Central Area ($ 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 The Bencoolen right now?
For sale (3)
- The BencoolenS$1.35M · 753 sqft
- The BencoolenS$2.28M · 1,119 sqft
- The BencoolenS$1.58M · 861 sqft
For rent (5)
- The BencoolenS$5k/mo · 258 sqft
- The BencoolenS$4k/mo · 678 sqft
- The BencoolenS$4k/mo · 680 sqft
- The BencoolenS$4k/mo · 754 sqft
What is near The Bencoolen?
Getting around
- Rochor MRT255 m · ~4 min
Amenities nearby
Straight-line distances. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
How many companies are registered at The Bencoolen?
- Live registrations
- 209
- Registered last 3 years
- 43
- 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 The Bencoolen's BCA building profile?
- BCA building type
- Retail
- Green Mark
- NA (NA)
- Energy use intensity
- 128 kWh/m²·yr
Frequently asked questions about The Bencoolen
Where is The Bencoolen?⌄
The Bencoolen is at 180B Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189648, in the Rochor planning area.
What is The Bencoolen zoned as?⌄
The Bencoolen sits on land zoned commercial & residential under the URA Master Plan, with a gross plot ratio of 4.2.
What is the tenure of The Bencoolen?⌄
The Bencoolen is leasehold. About 68 years remain on the lease.
What have units at The Bencoolen sold for?⌄
Across 35 recorded transactions, the median price is S$1,290 psf. The latest was in June 2024.
What is the nearest MRT station to The Bencoolen?⌄
Rochor MRT is the closest, 255 m away (about a 4-minute walk).
How many businesses are registered at The Bencoolen?⌄
209 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.
The facts are here — now get the verdict on The Bencoolen.
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This development is also registered as the residential project The Bencoolen.