The Gilstead
The Gilstead is a condominium in District 11 (Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson), within Singapore's Core Central Region (CCR). Sale and rental figures on this page are compiled from URA transaction records. Nearby developments in District 11 can be compared on ShiokNest's district analytics pages.
Overview & Key Facts
THE GILSTEAD is a condominium at GILSTEAD ROAD in District 11 (CCR), developed by .
Location & Connectivity
THE GILSTEAD is approximately 450m from Novena MRT station, with 4 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Novena | North-South Line | 450m |
| Newton | North-South Line | 590m |
| Newton | Downtown Line | 590m |
| Mount Pleasant | Thomson-East Coast Line | 1.1 km |
Schools & Education
16 schools within 2 km (6 within 1 km priority zone).
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Primary) | Primary | 510m |
| Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) | Primary | 630m |
| St. Margaret's Primary School | Primary | 710m |
| St. Joseph's Institution | Secondary | 730m |
| St. Margaret's Secondary School | Secondary | 760m |
| CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace | Primary | 970m |
| New Town Primary School | Primary | 1.2 km |
| St. Anthony's Primary School | Primary | 1.3 km |
Neighbourhood Comparison
| Condo | Tenure | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| PULLMAN RESIDENCES NEWTON | Freehold | $3,074 psf | 288 |
| WATTEN HOUSE | Freehold | $3,236 psf | 180 |
| SOLEIL @ SINARAN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2006 | $1,979 psf | 96 |
| PEAK RESIDENCE | Freehold | $2,489 psf | 90 |
| AMARYLLIS VILLE | 99 yrs lease commencing from 1997 | $1,909 psf | 74 |
Best suited for
Who This Actually Suits
Buyers most likely to be happy here: families with young children, mrt-walkable commuters and cbd walking distance. Family-suitable layout and CCR (Core Central Region) location with established school catchments nearby.
For young couples (no kids), empty nesters / downsizers and long-term hold (10+ yr), it can work — but weigh the trade-offs before committing.
It is a weaker fit for yield-focused investors — other options likely serve them better. CCR (Core Central Region) location with rental demand profile worth running through our Rental Yield Calculator.
Verdict
THE GILSTEAD is a development in District 11 (CCR).
Explore the full THE GILSTEAD dashboard for interactive analytics.
HDB Alternatives Nearby
Weighing THE GILSTEAD against staying public? These HDB towns sit within walking or short-drive distance:
- Kallang/whampoa — 4-room average $882,887 (820m away)
- Toa Payoh — 4-room average $929,793 (1.3 km away)
- Central Area — 4-room average $1,088,814 (1.7 km away)
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Sources & Next Steps
- THE GILSTEAD Dashboard — Live charts and analytics
- URA — Official transaction data
- District 11 (Watten Estate, Novena, Thomson) — District 11 neighbourhood guide
Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Sales data: 0 transactions
- Rental data: 4 leases
- Source: URA
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.