HDBRCRKallang/Whampoa

Block 8 French Rd

8 French Rd, Singapore 200008

Reviewed by Nathan TangUpdated 10 August 2026
Quick Summary

Block 8 French Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1974, with 304 dwelling units. The lease has approximately 47 years remaining.

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What are the key facts about Block 8 French Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 8 French Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1974, with 304 dwelling units.

Town
Kallang/Whampoa
Planning area
Kallang
Completed
1974
Storeys
20
Total units
304
Flat model
Market segment
RCR
Median resale
Last transacted
Remaining lease
≈ 47 years
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Where is Block 8 French Rd?

Key Takeaway

Block 8 French Rd is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.

Block 8 French Rd is an HDB block located along French Rd. The block is recorded as completed around 1974, with up to 20 storeys. It has an estimated 304 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset.

The address is Block 8 French Rd, Singapore 200008. It is part of District 08, Little India, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.

The nearest rail connection is Lavender MRT, approximately 227m away, around 4 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Aperia Mall for shopping, PRIME SUPERMARKET LIMITED? for groceries, North Bridge Road Market & Food Centre for food options, North Bridge Garden for greenery and recreation, and Jalan Besar Community Club for community facilities.

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How far is Block 8 French Rd from MRT and schools?

Key Takeaway

The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 8 French Rd is Lavender MRT, about 227 m away (~4 min walk).

Getting around

Schools nearby

  • Farrer Park Primary SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
  • Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
  • School Of The Arts, SingaporeMixed-level school1.6 km
  • Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
  • St. Margaret's School (Primary)Primary school1.7 km
  • Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
  • Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.9 km

Shops, food & parks

Mall: Aperia Mall · 540 mSupermarket: Prime Supermarket Limited? · 113 mHawker centre: North Bridge Road Market & Food Centre · 394 mPark: North Bridge Garden · 378 m

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

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Frequently asked questions about Block 8 French Rd

Is Block 8 French Rd worth buying given its remaining lease?

Block 8 French Rd has about 47 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1974). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. It is estimated from the block's completion year.

What is the nearest MRT to Block 8 French Rd?

The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 8 French Rd is Lavender MRT, about 227 m away (~4 min walk).

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