Which TOP units from 2026 to 2029 will be in Upper Thomson and Lentor areas?

Upper Thomson and Lentor sit within the same broad District 26 belt, but they offer slightly different buyer and tenant profiles.

Here is how they compare from a property perspective:

1. MRT and connectivity
- Upper Thomson
- Served mainly by Upper Thomson and Bright Hill MRT stations on the Thomson–East Coast Line.
- Direct connectivity toward Orchard, Marina Bay and Woodlands makes it attractive for own‑stay buyers who work in the CBD or Orchard corridor.

- Lentor
- Centered around Lentor MRT station on the same Thomson–East Coast Line.
- Master-planned as a new private residential cluster with integrated projects and future amenities built around the station.

2. Character and surrounding environment
- Upper Thomson
- More established, with existing eateries, cafes and lifestyle options along Upper Thomson Road and nearby Thomson Plaza.
- Close to nature such as MacRitchie Reservoir and Lower Peirce, appealing to families and owner-occupiers.

- Lentor
- A newer, master-planned private enclave with multiple GLS residential plots around Lentor MRT.
- Expect a more “condo cluster” feel, with supporting retail and F&B largely integrated within mixed-use developments and future neighbourhood shops.

3. Current and upcoming supply
- Upper Thomson / Springleaf side
- Mix of existing condos, apartments, landed homes and new launches in the Springleaf–Upper Thomson stretch.
- Example: new projects like Springleaf Residence at Upper Thomson Road, a large-scale development bringing significant future supply and facilities to the area.

- Lentor
- Several new 99‑year condo launches (and sites from the Government Land Sales programme) clustered around Lentor MRT.
- This means more TOP units coming in phases, which will create a sizable rental pool but also competition among landlords.

4. Target buyers and investment angle
- Upper Thomson
- Strong appeal to own‑stay buyers who value a mature environment, proximity to nature, F&B and schools, with good long‑term holding potential.
- Rental demand tends to be steady but less “estate‑driven” compared to big new clusters; tenants are often those who specifically want the Thomson area.

- Lentor
- More of a growth story: buyers are often investors and younger families looking to ride the transformation of a new integrated node.
- In the medium term, the concentration of new condos supports an active rental market, but yields will depend on pricing at entry and competition when each batch TOPs.

If you tell me whether you are buying for own stay or investment, and your budget range, I can narrow down which of the two – Upper Thomson or Lentor – may fit you better and suggest specific project types to focus on using EdgeProp’s tools.