Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd
55 New Upp Changi Rd, Singapore 461055
Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd is an HDB block in Bedok, completed in 1976, with 96 dwelling units. Across 124 resales on record, 5-Room flats have recently resold around S$585k (S$461 psf, 118 sqm). The lease has approximately 52 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd?
Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd is an HDB block in Bedok, completed in 1976, with 96 dwelling units.
- Town
- Bedok
- Planning area
- Bedok
- Completed
- 1976
- Storeys
- 25
- Total units
- 96
- Flat model
- Standard
- Market segment
- OCR
- Median resale
- S$585k
- Last transacted
- Jun 2024
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 52 years
What are resale prices at Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd?
5-Room flats have recently resold around S$585k (S$461 psf), from 124 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 124 | S$585,000recent | 118 sqm | S$461 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 2 for rent — search all listings.
“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Jun 2024.
What rent and yield does Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd get?
Flats at Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd have recently sublet for a median of S$2,550/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 5.2% (from 17 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$2,550/mo
17 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
5.2%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$30,600
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Room | 17 | S$2,550/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Feb 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd?
Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd has 124 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$808,000 in Jun 2024 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 115 sqm | S$808,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 5-Room | 04 TO 06 | 118 sqm | S$585,000 |
| Jun 2023 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 120 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Sept 2022 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 118 sqm | S$660,000 |
| May 2022 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Apr 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 115 sqm | S$646,000 |
| Nov 2021 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 118 sqm | S$660,000 |
| Oct 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 118 sqm | S$578,000 |
| Dec 2020 | 5-Room | 16 TO 18 | 120 sqm | S$544,500 |
| Jun 2020 | 5-Room | 19 TO 21 | 118 sqm | S$530,000 |
| Mar 2020 | 5-Room | 22 TO 24 | 120 sqm | S$535,000 |
| Sept 2019 | 5-Room | 07 TO 09 | 118 sqm | S$530,000 |
What flat types are in Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd?
Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd has 96 units, mostly 5-Room flats of the Standard model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd?
Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd is an HDB block in Bedok.
Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd is an HDB block located along New Upp Changi Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1976, with up to 25 storeys. It has an estimated 96 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 5-room units.
The address is Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd, Singapore 461055. It is part of District 16, Bedok / Upper East Coast, the Bedok planning area. The block falls within the East Region and the OCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Tanah Merah MRT, approximately 526m away, around 8 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include East Village for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 58 New Upper Changi Road for food options, Jln Limau Kasturi Os for greenery and recreation, and Bedok Community Centre for community facilities.
How far is Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd is Tanah Merah MRT, about 526 m away (~8 min walk). 5 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.
Getting around
- Tanah Merah MRT526 m · ~8 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bedok View Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km212 m
- Bedok Green Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority505 m
- Anglican High SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km678 m
- Temasek Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority908 m
- Bedok South Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km987 m
- St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.1 km
- St. Anthony's Canossian Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
- Temasek Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.2 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd?
Buying a flat at Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd (~S$585k) needs about S$4,663/mo in income and S$2,196/mo in repayments, after S$12,150 stamp duty and a S$146k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$585k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$12,150
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$146k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,196/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$4,663/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
PropKakiRecent sales at Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.
Frequently asked questions about Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd
How much does a 5-Room flat at Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd cost?⌄
5-Room flats at Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd have recently resold for a median of about S$585k (S$461 psf), from 124 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
Is Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd has about 52 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1976). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd is about 5.2%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,550/mo against a resale price of about S$585k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd?⌄
For a flat at about S$585k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$4,663/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,196/mo after a S$146k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd is Tanah Merah MRT, about 526 m away (~8 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd?⌄
Bedok Green Primary School, Temasek Primary School are within 1 km of Block 55 New Upp Changi Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.