Where is Chencharu Central Residences?
The Chencharu Central Residences location is Chencharu Close, in the Khatib area of Yishun (District 27). The site is part of Chencharu, a new 70-hectare estate that HDB is building between Yishun Avenue 1, Yishun Avenue 2 and Sembawang Road. The mixed-use site is planned as the estate's central hub, with the bus interchange and hawker centre, and Khatib MRT is a short walk away.
MRT: Khatib on the North-South Line
Khatib MRT (NS14) is estimated at about 350 to 500 metres from the site, roughly a 5 to 7 minute walk. The North-South Line runs straight to Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Novena, Orchard and Raffles Place without a transfer. You can change to the Circle Line at Bishan or to the Thomson-East Coast Line at Woodlands.
- WoodlandsNS9 · TE25 stops
- YishunNS131 stop
- KhatibNS14Chencharu Central Residences
- Yio Chu KangNS151 stop
- Ang Mo KioNS162 stops
- BishanNS17 · CC153 stops
- NewtonNS21 · DT117 stops
- OrchardNS22 · TE148 stops
- Raffles PlaceNS26 · EW1412 stops
Buses: an interchange downstairs
The development is built above a new air-conditioned bus interchange, Yishun's second after the one at Yishun MRT. HDB has also planned a 400-metre bus-only stretch of Chencharu Link through the estate, which should keep buses moving at peak hours. Bus routes have not been announced. New interchanges usually start with feeder services around the estate plus trunk routes to MRT stations and nearby towns.
Driving
Seletar Expressway (SLE)
Links west to the BKE and Woodlands, and east to the TPE.
Central Expressway (CTE)
Reached via the SLE for a direct drive to Ang Mo Kio, Toa Payoh and the city.
Tampines Expressway (TPE)
Connects to Seletar Aerospace Park, Punggol, Pasir Ris and the airport.
Amenities near Chencharu Central Residences
| Category | Nearby |
|---|---|
| Within the development | Hawker centre, retail, supermarket, bus interchange |
| Shopping | Northpoint City (Yishun MRT), Khatib Central neighbourhood centre, Yishun Ring Road shops and markets |
| Healthcare | Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Khatib Polyclinic |
| Sports | Yishun Stadium, Yishun Sports Centre and pool, HomeTeamNS Khatib |
| Nature | Lower Seletar Reservoir Park, the new Chencharu park and green links, Yishun Park |
| Leisure | Mandai Wildlife Reserve (Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, Bird Paradise) a short drive away |
Jobs and growth in the north
Northern Singapore is in the middle of a long-term growth plan. The Woodlands Regional Centre is being built up as the north's main business hub. The Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link from Woodlands North will connect to Johor Bahru. The North Coast Innovation Corridor links Woodlands with Sembawang, Seletar and Punggol. Seletar Aerospace Park and the Yishun industrial estate are also within easy reach. For residents of Chencharu Central Residences, that means more job options closer to home.
Living in Khatib
Khatib is one of Yishun's quieter neighbourhoods, with mature HDB estates, plenty of greenery and the reservoir on its doorstep. Read our guide on new launch condos near Khatib MRT, or see which schools are near Chencharu Central Residences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chencharu Central Residences?
On Chencharu Close in the Khatib area of Yishun, District 27, in northern Singapore. It is part of Chencharu, a new 70-hectare HDB estate bounded by Yishun Avenue 1, Yishun Avenue 2 and Sembawang Road.
What is the nearest MRT to Chencharu Central Residences?
Khatib MRT (NS14) on the North-South Line, estimated at about 350 to 500 metres away, or a 5 to 7 minute walk.
How long does it take to get to Orchard from Chencharu Central Residences?
Orchard is 8 stops from Khatib on the North-South Line with no transfer. Including the walk to the station, door-to-door time is typically around 30 minutes, depending on waiting times.
Which shopping malls are near Chencharu Central Residences?
Northpoint City at Yishun MRT, one stop away, is the largest mall in northern Singapore. The project itself will include retail space and a supermarket, and Khatib Central has neighbourhood shops.
Is Chencharu Central Residences near a hospital?
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Yishun Central is one MRT stop away, near Yishun MRT. Khatib Polyclinic serves the estate for primary care.