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HDBRCRBukit Merah

Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd

55 Tiong Bahru Rd, Singapore 160055

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 21 June 2026
Quick Summary

Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1937, with 34 dwelling units. The lease has approximately 10 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd is an HDB block in Bukit Merah, completed in 1937, with 34 dwelling units.

Town
Bukit Merah
Planning area
Bukit Merah
Completed
1937
Storeys
3
Total units
34
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
Last transacted
Remaining lease
≈ 10 years
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What flat types are in Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd has 34 units, mostly 4-Room flats.

Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.

4-Room: 223-Room: 105-Room: 2
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How far is Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd is Havelock MRT, about 459 m away (~7 min walk). 1 school is within 1 km, including 1 primary school.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Zhangde Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority910 m
  • River Valley Primary SchoolPrimary school1.1 km
  • Cantonment Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Chij (Kellock)Primary school1.2 km
  • Gan Eng Seng SchoolSecondary school1.3 km
  • Alexandra Primary SchoolPrimary school1.3 km
  • Radin Mas Primary SchoolPrimary school1.5 km
  • Chij St. Theresa's ConventSecondary school1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Tiong Bahru Plaza · 824 mSupermarket: Fassler Gourmet Pte Ltd · 0 mHawker centre: Tiong Bahru Market · 221 mPark: Kim Pong Park · 497 m

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

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Frequently asked questions about Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd

How many years are left on the lease at Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd?

Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd has approximately 10 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1937). This is an estimate based on the block's completion year; HDB leases commence on a specific date.

How many units are in Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd?

Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd has 34 dwelling units across up to 3 storeys, mostly 4 room flats.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd is Havelock MRT, about 459 m away (~7 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd?

Zhangde Primary School is within 1 km of Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

Is Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?

Block 55 Tiong Bahru Rd sits in Bukit Merah, in the Bukit Merah planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈10 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.

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