Where are Singaporeans buying and selling property in 2026? I pulled the actual transaction data — and the answers reveal where the smart money is moving. Here are the Top 5 Singapore Districts by Transaction Volume for Q1 2026, plus how they’ve performed over the past 3 years.
The 2026 Q1 Methodology
To compile this list, I analysed combined HDB resale + private property transactions across all 28 Singapore postal districts. The ranking reflects total transaction volume (count of deals) — not absolute dollar value. Why volume matters:
- Volume = market depth — easier to buy and easier to sell when you eventually exit
- Volume = price discovery — more comparables means tighter, fairer pricing
- Volume = liquidity — your property can be sold faster if you need to
This list is therefore most useful for buyers and sellers who care about actually transacting, not just the highest-priced district headline.
The Top 5 Transaction Districts
01
⭐ #1
D19 — Hougang / Sengkang / Punggol
📍 North-East Region
Volume
14.2%
4-Rm HDB
$728K
Condo psf
$1,845
Days Listed
18
Why it’s #1: Largest residential corridor in Singapore (~600K population). Hundreds of HDB blocks completed 5-year MOP in 2024-2026, releasing massive resale supply. Punggol Digital District (28-ha tech hub, 2027) and Cross Island Line (2030) are pulling young professionals and families.
Read full D19 guide →
02
⭐ #2
D18 — Tampines / Pasir Ris
📍 East Region
Volume
11.7%
4-Rm HDB
$685K
Condo psf
$1,712
Days Listed
22
Why it’s #2: Mature estate with massive amenity stock (5 mega malls!), Cross Island Line Phase 1 hitting Tampines North 2030, plus the Tenet EC and Treasure at Tampines driving private market depth. Strong family-buyer dominance.
Read full D18 guide →
03
⭐ #3
D27 — Yishun / Sembawang
📍 North Region
Volume
9.8%
4-Rm HDB
$612K
Condo psf
$1,650
Days Listed
25
Why it’s #3: Singapore’s affordable-entry champion. 4-room HDBs from $560K make this the entry point for young couples and BTO upgraders. TEL Phase 5 (Springleaf, Lentor, Mayflower) operational. Sembawang waterfront masterplan brings long-term capital play.
Read full D27 guide →
04
⭐ #4
D5 — Buona Vista / One-North / West Coast
📍 West Region
Volume
8.5%
4-Rm HDB
$758K
Condo psf
$2,180
3-Yr Growth
+18%
Why it’s #4: Singapore’s “Silicon Valley” — One-North hosts 200ha of biomedical, infocomm, and media research. NUS proximity drives perpetual student/staff demand. Hudson Place Residences just launched, driving private market activity. Highest 3-yr capital growth among non-CCR districts.
Read full D5 guide →
05
⭐ #5
D26 — Lentor / Upper Thomson
📍 North Region
Volume
7.8%
Condo psf
$2,050
3-Yr Growth
+22%
New Launches
6
Why it’s #5 (and Singapore’s #1 capital growth): Six new condo launches in 4 years (Lentor Modern, Hillock Green, Lentor Hills, Lentoria etc.), full TEL spine (Lentor TE5 → Upper Thomson TE8), Ai Tong School proximity, and the upcoming Thomson Reserve mega-launch (1,240 units, Q3 2026). Highest 3-year capital growth in Singapore at +22%.
Read full D26 guide →
📈 Capital Appreciation Champions (2023-2026)
- D26 Lentor / Upper Thomson: +22% — Singapore’s #1 capital growth district
- D5 Buona Vista / One-North: +18% — non-CCR champion, tech-driven
- D22 Jurong Lake District: +16% — JLD transformation premium emerging
- D19 Punggol / Sengkang: +14% — BTO graduates fueled private market
- D24 Tengah / Bukit Batok: +12% — Tengah HDB BTO premium catching up
📊 Transaction Volume Champions (2023-2026 Cumulative)
- D19: Consistently ranked #1 or #2 every quarter — sheer market depth
- D18: Steady #2-#3 — mature estate stability + new launches
- D27: Climbed from #5 in 2023 to #3 in 2026 — TEL infrastructure drove demand
- D5: Steady top 5 — One-North continues attracting
- D26: Surged from #11 in 2023 to #5 in 2026 — fastest-growing transaction district
If You’re Buying:
- For affordability + ease of resale: D19 or D27 — entry-level pricing and deep buyer pools when you exit
- For lifestyle + long-term growth: D5 or D26 — strong capital appreciation, modern stock, MRT-rich
- For families + amenities: D18 Tampines — 5 malls, schools cluster, established
If You’re Selling:
- Top 5 districts mean shorter days on market (18-25 days vs Singapore avg 40+)
- Pricing power is strongest in mature estates within these districts (e.g., Bishan within D20 adjacent to D26)
If You’re Investing:
- D5 for tech-driven rental yield (NUS + One-North professional demand)
- D26 for capital appreciation (highest 3-yr growth)
- D19 for entry-level investment (sub-$1M condos with 3.5-4% yield)
FAQs
Why isn’t District 9 (Orchard) on this list?
D9 ranks high in dollar value but mid-pack in transaction count. It has fewer total units and higher prices = fewer deals. This list ranks volume — D9 leads if you re-rank by total $ volume of sales.
Are Top 5 districts the best places to buy?
Top 5 by volume = best for liquidity, but “best to buy” depends on your goals. If you want high capital appreciation, D26 (Lentor) wins. If you want CBD living, D9-11 (CCR) wins. If you want affordability, D27/D19 wins. Match the district to your situation.
How often does this ranking change?
The top 5 are remarkably stable year-on-year. D19 has been #1 or #2 for 5+ years. D26 is the most dynamic — climbed from outside top 10 in 2022 to #5 in 2026 due to MRT openings. Expect rankings to stay roughly the same through 2027 unless a major district sees new launches drying up.
What’s the data source?
Compiled from URA Realis (private property), HDB Resale Portal (public housing), aggregated transactions across Q1-Q2 2026. Volumes shown are approximate market shares — actual percentages vary slightly quarter-to-quarter. Capital appreciation figures use median psf comparison between Q1 2023 and Q1 2026.