FreeholdOCRDistrict 19 (Hougang)

Kensington Square

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 24 September 2026Data through May 2026 (URA)
Quick Summary

Kensington Square is a freehold apartment in District 19 (Hougang) that obtained TOP in 2016, with 141 units across 1 block. Across 186 transactions on record, units have recently transacted around S$1.15M (S$1,571 psf, ~732 sqft). There are 51 units for sale from S$750k to S$7.80M.

Key facts about Kensington Square
TenureFreehold
TOP year2016
DeveloperKENSINGTON VILLAGE PTE LTD
Units141 in 1 block
District and areaDistrict 19 · Hougang · OCR
Nearest MRTBartley MRT, 445 m (~7 min walk)
Latest median psfS$1,571 psf, last 12 URA caveats to May 2026
1

What's for sale and for rent at Kensington Square?

Key Takeaway

Kensington Square has 51 units listed for sale, asking S$750k to S$7.80M (median S$1,792 psf), and 17 units for rent at a median of S$2,000 a month.

For sale

51 listings

S$750k – S$7.80M

For rent

17 listings

S$988 – S$4,450 a month

BedroomsFor saleAsking priceMedian PSF
1-bedroom9S$750k–S$978kS$1,770 psf
2-bedroom32S$1.10M–S$1.60MS$1,922 psf
3-bedroom3S$1.48M–S$1.48MS$1,785 psf
6-bedroom6S$3.10M–S$3.48MS$916 psf
7-bedroom1S$7.80M–S$7.80M

Asking prices of units currently listed on property portals, not transacted prices.

2

What are the floor plans and unit sizes at Kensington Square?

Key Takeaway

Floor plans for Kensington Square aren't in PropKaki's library yet. Across 186 URA caveats, units range from 431 sqft to 1,227 sqft, and the middle half are 614 sqft to 915 sqft.

Unit typeSizes listed for saleAsking from
1-bedroom431 sqft to 721 sqftS$750k · S$1,770 psf
2-bedroom614 sqft to 915 sqftS$1.10M · S$1,922 psf
3-bedroom829 sqftS$1.48M · S$1,785 psf
6-bedroom3,200 sqft to 3,800 sqftS$3.10M · S$916 psf
7-bedroom5,999 sqftS$7.80M

Check the Floor Plan Finder for Kensington Square →

Unit sizes from URA caveats. Listed sizes from current property listings.

3

What is the price and PSF at Kensington Square?

Key Takeaway

Units have recently transacted around S$1.15M (S$1,571 psf), at a gross rental yield of about 2.2% (URA caveat data).

Recent median price

S$1.15M

recent · 186 sales on record

Median PSF

S$1,571 psf

recent transactions

Median rent (monthly)

S$2,141

580 rentals on record

Gross rental yield

2.2%

indicative, gross

Units currently for sale are asking a median of S$1,792 psf — about 14% above the most recent transacted PSF.

Source: URA caveat data, through May 2026.

4

What has recently sold at Kensington Square?

Key Takeaway

Kensington Square has 186 recorded sales; the most recent transacted at S$1,399,999 in May 2026 (URA caveat data).

DatePriceSize (sqft)PSF
May 2026S$1,399,9991,044S$1,341 psf
Jan 2026S$1,360,000797S$1,707 psf
Dec 2025S$1,150,000732S$1,571 psf
Nov 2025S$728,888431S$1,693 psf
Oct 2025S$750,000431S$1,742 psf
Sept 2025S$1,080,000614S$1,760 psf
Jul 2025S$1,088,000614S$1,773 psf
Jul 2025S$1,420,0001,044S$1,360 psf
Jun 2025S$1,005,000614S$1,638 psf
Apr 2025S$1,650,0001,227S$1,345 psf
Apr 2025S$1,200,000915S$1,312 psf
Mar 2025S$1,280,000915S$1,399 psf

186 sales and 580 rentals on record since Sept 2013. Source: URA.

5

Are prices at Kensington Square rising?

Key Takeaway

The median transacted PSF at Kensington Square has fallen 10% over the past 13 years (20132026), from S$1,483 psf to S$1,341 psf (URA caveats).

YearMedian PSFMedian priceSalesYoY
2026S$1,341 psfS$1.36M2-14.6%
2025S$1,571 psfS$1.15M11+18.4%
2024S$1,327 psfS$1.18M4-14.3%
2023S$1,548 psfS$965k9+3.3%
2022S$1,499 psfS$920k11+4.5%
2021S$1,434 psfS$1.11M12+15.7%
2020S$1,239 psfS$760k2+15.7%
2017S$1,071 psfS$780k2-19.7%
2014S$1,333 psfS$832k27-10.1%
2013S$1,483 psfS$1.07M104

Yearly median transacted PSF and price; years with at least 2 recorded sales. Source: URA caveat data.

6

Is Kensington Square a good investment?

Key Takeaway

Of 53 units at Kensington Square that were bought and later resold (bought from 2013, resold up to 2026), 81% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 7% over a median 8.7-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.2%. Units listed now ask about 14% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Sold for more than bought

81%

of 53 resales here

Median gain

7%

gross, before costs

Median hold

8.7 years

bought to resold

Every unit at Kensington Square with a purchase and a later resale on record, matched from URA caveats. Check the odds for your unit size and holding period →

7

Where is Kensington Square and what's nearby?

Key Takeaway

Kensington Square is located in Hougang, in the North-East Region of Singapore.

Kensington Square is a freehold apartment completed in 2016. It was developed by KENSINGTON VILLAGE PTE LTD. The development has 141 residential units. It sits on a land area of 9,630 sqm and has a gross floor area of 13,482 sqm. The plot ratio is 1.4.

KENSINGTON SQUARE is located at 2 Jalan Lokam, Singapore 537846. It is part of District 19, Serangoon Garden / Hougang / Punggol, Hougang. The project falls within the North-East Region and the OCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Bartley MRT, approximately 444m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include NEX for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET (1996) PTE LTD for groceries, and Jln Kelichap Pg for greenery and recreation.

8

How far is Kensington Square from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Kensington Square is Bartley MRT, about 445 m away (~7 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

Homes within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority499 m
  • Bartley Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km629 m
  • Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km654 m
  • Maris Stella High SchoolMixed-level schoolwithin 1 km714 m
  • St. Gabriel's Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km740 m
  • Cedar Primary SchoolPrimary school1.4 km
  • Zhonghua Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km
  • Yuying Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.5 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Nex · 1.3 kmSupermarket: Prime Supermarket (1996) Pte Ltd · 787 mPark: Jln Kelichap Pg · 163 m

Straight-line distances from the development. Source: PropKaki amenities data.

9

Who built Kensington Square and how big is the development?

Key Takeaway

Kensington Square was developed by KENSINGTON VILLAGE PTE LTD, designed by HUAY ARCHITECTS, with 141 units over up to 5 storeys.

Developer
KENSINGTON VILLAGE PTE LTD
Architect
HUAY ARCHITECTS
Main contractor
EAST ASIA ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD
Floors
5 storeys
Blocks
1
Land area
9,630 sqm (103,656 sqft)
Gross floor area
13,482 sqm (145,119 sqft)
Plot ratio
1.40
10

What does it cost to own a unit at Kensington Square?

Key Takeaway

Buying a unit at Kensington Square (~S$1.15M) needs about S$8,418/mo in income and S$3,873/mo in repayments, after S$30,600 stamp duty and a S$288k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a Singapore Citizen buying a unit at the recent median price (S$1.15M) as their first home — 25% down, 30-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →

Buyer's Stamp Duty

S$30,600

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$288k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$3,873/mo

30y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$8,418/mo

TDSR @ stress rate

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11

How many property agents are active around Kensington Square?

Key Takeaway

11,112 CEA-registered agents closed at least one recorded deal in District 19 — where Kensington Square sits — in the last 12 months, across all property types.

Active agents · 12mo

11,112

District 19 · closed ≥1 deal

Deals on record

72,395

all-time · all property types

Source: CEA public transaction records, attributed to District 19 across HDB, condo and landed (agent activity isn't published at project level). Browse the agent directory or compare every market segment.

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Frequently asked questions about Kensington Square

Is Kensington Square freehold?

Yes. Kensington Square is freehold, so ownership does not run out.

How old is Kensington Square?

Kensington Square was completed (obtained TOP) in 2016, so it is about 10 years old.

Is Kensington Square a good investment?

Of 53 units at Kensington Square that were bought and later resold (bought from 2013, resold up to 2026), 81% sold for more than they were bought for, with a median gain of 7% over a median 8.7-year hold (URA caveats, before stamp duty, agent fees and interest). Its gross rental yield is about 2.2%. Units listed now ask about 14% more per square foot than recent sales. Past resale results don't predict future returns, and this is not financial advice.

Is Kensington Square an EC?

No. Kensington Square is a private apartment development, not an executive condominium (EC).

Who is the developer of Kensington Square?

Kensington Square was developed by KENSINGTON VILLAGE PTE LTD.

What is the price of a condo at Kensington Square?

Units at Kensington Square have recently sold for around S$1.15M (S$1,571 psf), the median of the last 12 URA caveats to May 2026. The price depends on size, floor and facing. 51 units are listed for sale from S$750k to S$7.80M.

Where is Kensington Square located?

Kensington Square is at 2 Jalan Lokam, Singapore 537846, in Hougang (District 19). The nearest MRT station is Bartley MRT, about 445 m away.

How many units are there in Kensington Square?

Kensington Square has 141 units in 1 block, up to 5 storeys high.

How much do I need to earn to buy at Kensington Square?

For a unit around S$1.15M as a first home, you'd need roughly S$8,418/mo in income (assessed at the stress-test rate), with repayments near S$3,873/mo after a S$288k (25%) downpayment and S$30,600 Buyer's Stamp Duty.

Are prices at Kensington Square going up?

The median price per square foot at Kensington Square has fallen about 10% between 2013 and 2026, based on URA caveats. The year-by-year figures are in the price-trend table above.

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Kensington Square?

Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) is within 1 km of Kensington Square. Homes within 1 km of a primary school get priority in Primary 1 (P1) registration.