HDB Blocks Near CHIJ (Kellock)

CHIJ (Kellock) is positioned on Bukit Teresa Road, a quiet residential cul-de-sac on the southern slope of Bukit Merah Ridge. The surrounding streetscape is dominated by low-density landed housing and the school's own grounds, which means the nearest HDB clusters are 400–950 m away rather than immediately adjacent. Three sub-clusters fall within or close to the 1 km priority zone (as of 2026-05).

Bukit Purmei Road Cluster (~400–600 m)

Blocks along Bukit Purmei Road — including Blocks 101 to 115 — form the single closest HDB concentration to CHIJ (Kellock), estimated at approximately 400–600 m walking distance depending on the block. These are mature New Generation and Model A blocks completed between 1982 and 1985, offering a mix of 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room flats. Recent transaction data (to April 2026) shows 3-room units changing hands between $400,000 and $568,000, 4-room units at $543,000 to $738,000, and 5-room units — less frequently traded — averaging around $1.0 million. Because the blocks were built in the early 1980s, remaining lease is approximately 56–59 years as of 2026, which matters for CPF usage eligibility and bank loan quantum — see the distance-tradeoff section below.

Blocks at the Bukit Purmei end of the cluster are also within easy walking range of Radin Mas Primary School (approximately 420 m), giving residents an additional P1 option and a degree of optionality if CHIJ (Kellock) is oversubscribed in early phases.

Telok Blangah Rise Cluster (~590 m)

HDB blocks along Telok Blangah Rise lie approximately 590 m from CHIJ (Kellock). This cluster sits at a slightly higher elevation, offering partial city views from upper floors, and the walk to school involves a gentle slope downhill in the morning. Flat types range from 3-room to 5-room, with the estate also providing residents easy bus access to HarbourFront MRT and VivoCity. Telok Blangah Rise units tend to trade at a modest discount to the Bukit Purmei blocks given fewer recent en-bloc and upgrading signals, but the school-proximity advantage is comparable.

Henderson Road / Kim Tian Corridor (~850 m–1.1 km)

Blocks on Henderson Road and the Kim Tian Place estate sit at the outer edge of the 1 km priority band — approximately 850 m to 1.1 km from the school depending on the block. Buyers considering this corridor should verify their specific unit address against MOE's official distance checker, as a few hundred metres can push a flat outside the 1 km zone. Henderson Road has seen some of Bukit Merah's most headline-grabbing resale transactions: a five-room flat at the City Vue @ Henderson development transacted at $1.728 million ($1,421 psf) in April 2026, setting a new development benchmark. The premium reflects both the central location and the newer completion date, but it also illustrates the overall pricing ceiling buyers face in this corridor.

For current HDB resale transaction records searchable by street, use the HDB Resale Flat Prices portal. Always cross-reference the specific block number and storey range, as prices within a single street can vary by 15–25% based on floor level and remaining lease.