Once a sleepy corner of Queenstown, One-North has quietly become one of Singapore’s most strategically important precincts. Developed by JTC Corporation as a research and business park, the district now rivals the CBD for white-collar employment density — but with a fraction of the residential supply. That supply-demand imbalance is why serious buyers are watching developments like The Hill @ One-North closely.
What Is One-North?
One-North is a 200-hectare subzone in District 5, bordered by Buona Vista MRT to the north and Kent Ridge Park to the south. JTC’s original vision was a live-work-play hub for biomedical, infocomm, media and engineering industries. Two decades later, it hosts over 400 companies and 50,000 knowledge workers across Biopolis, Fusionopolis, Mediapolis and LaunchPad.
Who Lives and Works Here
Tenants include Shopee, Grab, Razer, Sea Group, GSK, Procter & Gamble R&D, A*STAR research institutes and Lucasfilm. The workforce skews young, highly paid and international — exactly the profile that fuels rental demand for condos in the area.
Transport Connectivity
- Buona Vista MRT (EW21/CC22) — interchange on East-West and Circle Lines, five stops to Raffles Place.
- One-North MRT (CC23) — Circle Line, direct into the heart of the business park.
- Kent Ridge MRT (CC24) — serves NUS and NUH.
- AYE and Clementi Road — 10 minutes to CBD, 20 minutes to Changi via PIE.
Education
The precinct is wrapped in top-tier schools: ACS Independent, Fairfield Methodist Primary & Secondary, Henry Park Primary, New Town Primary, NUS High School, and National University of Singapore itself. For foreign families, UWCSEA Dover, Tanglin Trust and the Global Indian International School are within a 10-minute drive.
Lifestyle & Retail
Star Vista, Rochester Mall and The Metropolis handle daily needs. Holland Village’s F&B scene is three minutes away. Dempsey Hill, Orchard Road and Marina Bay are all within a 15-minute drive. Green space is generous — Rail Corridor, One-North Park, and Kent Ridge Park form a continuous trail network.
Why Residential Supply Is Tight
JTC zoning historically prioritised commercial use. Only in recent years has the government released residential GLS sites here, creating scarcity. The URA Master Plan for One-North doubles down on mixed-use intensification, which means existing residential stock will remain structurally undersupplied.
Investment Outlook
Resale data for comparable nearby condos (One-North Residences, Rochester Residences, The Rochester) shows consistent price appreciation and rental yields in the 3.8–4.5% range — above the Singapore average. With TOP for The Hill @ One-North scheduled for December 2027, early buyers are positioned ahead of the next supply window.
Who Should Buy Here
One-North suits (1) professionals working in the precinct who want a sub-10-minute commute, (2) families valuing school proximity, and (3) landlords targeting the expat/knowledge-worker rental pool. It’s less ideal for buyers chasing Marina Bay skyline views or ultra-prime Orchard addresses.
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