Which HDB Towns Sold The Most Flats In 2024?

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2024 was quite the year for resale flats. We saw little real loss of momentum, despite many earlier claims that the rising prices couldn’t be sustained. We even saw notable transactions, such as one flat reaching over $1.7 million, and a 3-room unit that hit the $900,000 mark. But which HDB towns saw the biggest volume of transactions, and where are Singaporeans rushing to for their homes?
Update 19 Feb 2024: The information below was correct at the time of writing. As of 19 Feb 2024, more data has been added, which brings the total number of sales previously reported from 27,052 to 27,839. As such, Tampines no longer remains in the top 3 as it was replaced by Punggol, however, it ranks 5th (1,961 units) in terms of total volume transacted in 2024 – just 1 behind Jurong West (1,962 units).
Here’s a breakdown of the most active parts of the HDB market for year-end 2024:
Breakdown of resale flat transaction volumes for 2024
Estate | 3 ROOM | 4 ROOM | 5 ROOM | EXECUTIVE | MULTI-GENERATION | Total |
SENGKANG | 171 | 1042 | 718 | 125 | 2,056 | |
WOODLANDS | 274 | 882 | 626 | 214 | 1,996 | |
TAMPINES | 421 | 867 | 506 | 150 | 2 | 1,946 |
PUNGGOL | 259 | 1,007 | 646 | 33 | 1,945 | |
JURONG WEST | 399 | 764 | 567 | 170 | 1,900 | |
YISHUN | 478 | 896 | 311 | 90 | 3 | 1,778 |
BUKIT BATOK | 429 | 810 | 305 | 75 | 1,619 | |
HOUGANG | 308 | 672 | 288 | 144 | 1,412 | |
BEDOK | 536 | 453 | 252 | 61 | 1,302 | |
CHOA CHU KANG | 85 | 655 | 407 | 127 | 1,274 | |
ANG MO KIO | 571 | 308 | 144 | 15 | 1,038 | |
BUKIT MERAH | 379 | 433 | 183 | 995 | ||
SEMBAWANG | 111 | 485 | 256 | 71 | 923 | |
KALLANG/WHAMPOA | 416 | 375 | 111 | 15 | 917 | |
BUKIT PANJANG | 119 | 370 | 275 | 85 | 849 | |
TOA PAYOH | 366 | 299 | 108 | 17 | 790 | |
QUEENSTOWN | 339 | 273 | 69 | 4 | 685 | |
PASIR RIS | 18 | 279 | 195 | 186 | 678 | |
GEYLANG | 308 | 248 | 61 | 24 | 641 | |
JURONG EAST | 230 | 171 | 118 | 39 | 558 | |
CLEMENTI | 270 | 201 | 67 | 14 | 552 | |
SERANGOON | 97 | 197 | 88 | 58 | 440 | |
BISHAN | 51 | 188 | 105 | 38 | 1 | 383 |
CENTRAL AREA | 81 | 68 | 24 | 173 | ||
MARINE PARADE | 78 | 34 | 28 | 140 | ||
BUKIT TIMAH | 12 | 22 | 16 | 12 | 62 | |
Grand Total | 6,806 | 11,999 | 6,474 | 1,767 | 6 | 27,052 |
Some of the numbers are routine and expected, and not specific to 2024. Most transactions, for instance, were for 4-room flats, because these are the most ubiquitous form of housing in Singapore. Likewise, mature and central areas saw the lowest number of transactions (although usually the highest prices) due to reasons of scarcity and higher prices.
However, there are some notable trends in the above:
Some observations and upcoming changes to expect:
1. Tampines joined Sengkang and Woodlands in the top three
It’s not too surprising to see Sengkang, Woodlands, Punggol, etc. having higher transaction volumes, as these are less mature areas where prices tend to be lower. Tampines however, is a mature town and a regional centre of the east, so we wouldn’t have expected it to be in the top three.

However, a closer look shows that a high number of more affordable 3-room flats (421 units) are driving up the volume in Tampines. Besides this, Tampines Central (the area where Tampines MRT station and malls like Century Square are clustered) is quite different from Tampines North or Tampines South. These two parts of Tampines are less developed, and prices here will be lower for some time to come. There are also planned future developments for these parts of Tampines, which may spark interest for those looking at the long term.
Update 19th Feb 2025: Tampines now ranks 5th based on the updated 2024 data.
2. 3-room flats saw high demand in Yishun, Ang Mo Kio, and Tampines
Ang Mo Kio saw the biggest number of 3-room flat transactions (571 units). Ang Mo Kio is a mature estate, and flats here can command high prices; 4-room flats here can hit the million-dollar mark. The number of 3-room flat purchases may reflect buyers who are willing to compromise on space, in exchange for better amenities.

Yishun saw the next highest number of 3-room flats (478) with Tampines following up at 421 units. As stated above, some parts of Tampines are cheaper than the famed Tampines hub. The 3-room flats purchased in these Yishun, and the less-pricey parts of Tampines, may reflect buyers who are prioritising affordability right now.
3. A possible grab for the most affordable large flats in Woodlands and Pasir Ris
Resale flat prices are high right now, so those who want large executive flats may be in a bit of a bind. The solution seems to be executive flats in less mature areas: Woodlands saw the highest number of executive flats transacted (214 units), while Pasir Ris followed at 186 units. The third highest (170 transactions) was also in the lower-cost area of Jurong West, followed by Hougang.

It seems that at prevailing prices, those who need larger homes will have to settle for the fringe areas. It may also be no coincidence that Jurong West, Hougang, Woodlands and Pasir Ris are the first recipients of the latest round of HDB’s Home Improvement Scheme. This may mitigate the greater age/lease decay of some of some executive flats.
4. Plus flats may change the HDB landscape in the coming year
Plus flats were introduced at the very end of 2024, with the first Plus BTO launch site being in Bayshore (it’s still under construction). One differing factor between Plus and Prime is that a Plus flat isn’t necessarily near the city centre; Bayshore, for instance, is far out on the fringes of the East Coast. All a flat needs to have Plus status is to be close to the hub of its specific neighbourhood – the spot where the train station, mall, market & food centre, etc. are located.
This could introduce a new dynamic even in non-central parts of Singapore. In particular, it could drive demand for existing resale flats located near their neighbourhood hubs, but which are not subject to Plus housing restrictions like a 10-year MOP.
We may see some effects from this toward the end of the coming year, or perhaps a bit later.
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A seasoned content strategist with over 17 years in the real estate and financial journalism sectors, Ryan has built a reputation for transforming complex industry jargon into accessible knowledge. With a track record of writing and editing for leading financial platforms and publications, Ryan's expertise has been recognised across various media outlets. His role as a former content editor for 99.co and a co-host for CNA 938's Open House programme underscores his commitment to providing valuable insights into the property market.Read next from Editor's Pick

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