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, most recently in Jun 2024. 11 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
- 11
- 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 (5)
- The BencoolenS$1.58M · 861 sqft
- The Bencoolen2 agentsS$1.35M · 753 sqft
- The BencoolenS$1.49M · 753 sqft
- The Bencoolen2 agentsS$2.28M · 1,119 sqft
For rent (6)
- The Bencoolen2 agentsS$4k/mo · 754 sqft
- The Bencoolen3 agentsS$4k/mo · 754 sqft
- The BencoolenS$7k/mo · 1,302 sqft
- The BencoolenS$4k/mo · 678 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.