HDBRCRKallang/Whampoa

Block 5 St. George'S Lane

5 St. George's Lane, Singapore 320005

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026Data through Jun 2026 (HDB)
Quick Summary

Block 5 St. George'S Lane is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1980, with 110 dwelling units. Across 135 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$410k (S$549 psf, 68 sqm). The lease has approximately 54 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 5 St. George'S Lane?

Key Takeaway

Block 5 St. George'S Lane is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1980, with 110 dwelling units.

Town
Kallang/Whampoa
Planning area
Kallang
Completed
1980
Storeys
12
Total units
110
Flat model
New Generation
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
S$410k
Last transacted
Jun 2026
Remaining lease
≈ 54 years
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What are resale prices at Block 5 St. George'S Lane?

Key Takeaway

3-Room flats have recently resold around S$410k (S$549 psf), from 135 resales on record (HDB caveat data).

Flat typeResalesMedian priceSizePSF
3-Room101S$405,000recent68 sqmS$549 psf
4-Room34S$463,000recent93 sqmS$463 psf

Live now: 4 flats listed for sale at this block (median asking S$449k) 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 2026.

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What rent and yield does Block 5 St. George'S Lane get?

Key Takeaway

Flats at Block 5 St. George'S Lane have recently sublet for a median of S$2,650/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 7.8% (from 21 recent rental contracts).

Median rent

S$2,650/mo

21 recent contracts

Gross rental yield

7.8%

indicative, gross

Annual rent

S$31,800

median × 12 months

Flat typeContractsMedian rent
4-Room10S$2,800/mo
3-Room11S$2,200/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 Sept 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.

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What has recently sold at Block 5 St. George'S Lane?

Key Takeaway

Block 5 St. George'S Lane has 135 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$530,000 in Jun 2026 (HDB caveat data).

DateFlat typeStoreySizePrice
Jun 20263-Room10 TO 1268 sqmS$530,000
May 20263-Room07 TO 0968 sqmS$455,000
May 20253-Room10 TO 1268 sqmS$488,000
Jun 20243-Room10 TO 1268 sqmS$465,000
Apr 20243-Room04 TO 0668 sqmS$405,000
Apr 20243-Room04 TO 0668 sqmS$410,000
Apr 20243-Room01 TO 0382 sqmS$485,000
Aug 20233-Room01 TO 0368 sqmS$390,000
Apr 20233-Room04 TO 0668 sqmS$395,000
Apr 20234-Room07 TO 0995 sqmS$545,000
Mar 20233-Room04 TO 0668 sqmS$385,000
Jan 20233-Room04 TO 0668 sqmS$380,000
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What flat types are in Block 5 St. George'S Lane?

Key Takeaway

Block 5 St. George'S Lane has 110 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the New Generation model.

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

3-Room: 774-Room: 33
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Where is Block 5 St. George'S Lane?

Key Takeaway

Block 5 St. George'S Lane is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.

Block 5 St. George'S Lane is an HDB block located along St. George'S Lane. The block is recorded as completed around 1980, with up to 12 storeys. It has an estimated 110 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 4-room units.

The address is Block 5 St. George'S Lane, Singapore 320005. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Boon Keng MRT, approximately 476m away, around 7 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Poiz Centre for shopping, SHENG SIONG SUPERMARKET PTE LTD for groceries, Blk 90 Whampoa Drive # for food options, Mar Thoma Road Park for greenery and recreation, Kallang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and Whampoa Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 5 St. George'S Lane from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 5 St. George'S Lane is Boon Keng MRT, about 476 m away (~7 min walk). 4 schools are within 1 km, including 2 primary schools.

Getting around

Schools nearby

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

  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km212 m
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority280 m
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km631 m
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority653 m
  • St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.1 km
  • St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary school1.1 km
  • St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.2 km
  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.6 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: The Poiz Centre · 1.3 kmSupermarket: Sheng Siong Supermarket Pte Ltd · 178 mHawker centre: Blk 90 Whampoa Drive # · 523 mPark: Mar Thoma Road Park · 531 m

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

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What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 5 St. George'S Lane?

Key Takeaway

Buying a flat at Block 5 St. George'S Lane (~S$410k) needs about S$3,268/mo in income and S$1,539/mo in repayments, after S$6,900 stamp duty and a S$103k downpayment.

Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$410k) — 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$6,900

BSD, tiered

Downpayment (25%)

S$103k

cash + CPF

Monthly instalment

S$1,539/mo

25y @ 3.5%

Income required

S$3,268/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 sales at Block 5 St. George'S Lane land close to the town median — fair value, no big premium.

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Frequently asked questions about Block 5 St. George'S Lane

How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 5 St. George'S Lane cost?

3-Room flats at Block 5 St. George'S Lane have recently resold for a median of about S$410k (S$549 psf), from 135 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.

What are resale prices at Block 5 St. George'S Lane by flat type?

3-Room ≈ S$405k; 4-Room ≈ S$463k (median resale, HDB caveats).

Is Block 5 St. George'S Lane worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 5 St. George'S Lane has about 54 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1980). 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 5 St. George'S Lane?

Gross rental yield at Block 5 St. George'S Lane is about 7.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$2,650/mo against a resale price of about S$410k. 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 5 St. George'S Lane?

For a flat at about S$410k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,268/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,539/mo after a S$103k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 5 St. George'S Lane?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 5 St. George'S Lane is Boon Keng MRT, about 476 m away (~7 min walk).

Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 5 St. George'S Lane?

Hong Wen School, Bendemeer Primary School are within 1 km of Block 5 St. George'S Lane — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.

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