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The Complete Bidadari Guide
Bidadari is one of the hottest estates in Singapore, with sky-high BTO subscription rates.
In 2024, the Bidadari estate opens up to buyers in the resale market, welcoming new residents.
Discover the beauty of living in this emerging neighbourhood - from the history to the nearby amenities, and even the schools in the area.
Whether you're a long-time resident or new to the community, this is your go-to guide for anyone interested to learn more about the Bidadari estate!
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Oh if you're an existing Bidadari owner considering a move, you might find this page useful >> BIDADARI OWNERS GUIDE
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Where and What is Bidadari?
Located in between Woodleigh, Potong Pasir, and Bartley spreads across 93 hectares and 12 BTO developments split into four distinctive districts - Alkaff, Bartley Heights, Park Edge, and Woodleigh.
The Bidadari estate master plan, envisioned to be a “Community in a Garden”, is a World Gold award winner at the prestigious FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards.
As of 2024, at least 8,872 flats have been planned and are estimated to be fully occupied by 2025.
When launched, interest in the BTO flats were so popular that some flats were up to 75x over-subscribed for second timers. The popularity can be due to its central location coupled with nearby amenities, with easy access to MRT stations like Woodleigh, Potong Pasir, and Bartley.
The Bidadari area is also an area with huge historical significance, going back to as far as the 19th century.
Centuries before Singapore’s independence, the Bidadari area has already been one of rich historical significance.
The name “Bidadari” was attained from a grand residence that was built around 1855 - 1861 by an English businessman, Mr Henry Minchen Simons. In Malay, Bidadari translates into “angel” or “fairy”.
The Bidadari residence was later sold to Wan Abu Bakar bin Daing Ibrahim, who became the Sultan of Johor later on. Eventually, the residence was demolished to make way to be a final resting grounds of many others from the early 20th century.
Between 1907 - 1972, various notable figures in Singapore’s history were laid to rest in the Bidadari area, including prominent Chinese community leader Dr Lim Boon Keng (of which the MRT station was named after), and Minister of Health and Minister of Labour, Mr Ahmad Bin Ibrahim. What was of greater significance was that the cemetery catered for Muslims, Christians, and Hindus - a nod towards the welcoming of diverse races and religions in the Bidadari estate.
Between 2004 - 2019, after the relocation of the cemetery, the Bidadari Garden was open to the public as a memorial garden. Today, Bidadari serves as a home for over 6,000 households and growing, with the 93ha Bidadari estate envisioned to be a ‘Community in a Garden’.
History of Bidadari
Bidadari Milestones
2013
HDB announces Bidadari as new township
May 2023
Woodleigh mall soft opening
June 2024
Singapore’s first underground reservoir under Bidadari park completed
Future developments
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1.6km Bidadari Greenway
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Woodleigh bus interchange
July 2019
First Bidadari units completed for move-in (Alkaff Lakeview)
May 2024
Bidadari estate masterplan wins World Gold at the 2024 FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards
Sep 2024
Opening of Woodleigh Village Hawker Centre and Bidadari Park
Amenities in Bidadari
From daily necessities to household items, or even last minute supermarket runs, residents of Bidadari have easy access to a range of supermarkets and shopping malls.
For those who are looking to connect with other residents, there is also a community centre at Woodleigh Mall, and Potong Pasir - just a short walk away.
(We've personally been to Potong Pasir CC to watch live streaming of World Cup games and absolutely love the refreshments provided!)
Shopping Malls
Supermarkets
Community
Bidadari Foodie Guide
One thing that residents of Bidadari won't get enough of, is the number of food options around the area.
Be it affordable eats, bubble tea, or even late night suppers, there's definitely an option for you somewhere nearby. Now that's one way to get your friends & family jealous about living in the Bidadari estate!
Cafe Vibes
Did we miss any of your favourite eateries out?
Drop us an email (hello@threestoreys.sg) or contact us if you think we missed out any notable mentions!
Primary School Guide
For families with kids, the proximity to primary schools are an important consideration. Aside from the convenience, being located near the schools can give you priority of enrolling your child.
Below are the list of primary schools within the 1KM and 2KM range.
Primary Schools | Alkaff Vista | Alkaff Courtview | Alkaff Lakeview |
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Cedar Primary School | <1KM | <1KM | <1KM |
St. Andrew’s Junior School | <1KM | <1KM | <1KM |
Maris Stella High School | 1 - 2 KM | <1KM | <1KM |
Yangzheng Primary School | 1 - 2 KM | 1 - 2 KM | 1 - 2 KM |
St. Gabriel’s Primary School | 1 - 2 KM | 1 - 2 KM | 1 - 2 KM |
Pei Chun Public School | 1 - 2 KM | 1 - 2 KM | 1 - 2 KM |
Bendemeer Primary School | 1 - 2 KM | 1 - 2 KM | 1 - 2 KM |
First Toa Payoh Primary School | 1 - 2 KM | 1 - 2 KM | 1 - 2 KM |
Canossa Catholic Primary School | 1 - 2 KM | 1 - 2 KM | 1 - 2 KM |
Hong Wen School | 1 - 2 KM | - | - |
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School | - | 1 - 2 KM
(BLK 101A, 102A, 102B) | 1 - 2 KM |
Child Enrichment Centres
Beyond the Primary schools within the vicinity, Woodleigh Mall also boasts of over 20 different child enrichment centres!
They provide a wide range of enrichment classes from language to music, tuition, or even coding. Who knows, you might just discover your child's inner Picasso or Mozart!
Language | Music & Arts | Tuition | Others |
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Berries World of Learning School | Dancepointe Academy | Aspire Hub Education | Futurum Academy |
EduGrove Mandarin Enrichment Centre | HiArt | BlueTree Education | Heguru |
Dancepointe Academy | Vienna Music School | Mavis Tutorial Centre | Kicks Taekwondo |
Jan & Elly English Language School | Aureus Academy | Mind Stretcher | Kiztopia Club |
Julia Gabriel Centre / Chengzhu Mandarin Centre | Odles Learning | MindSpace | |
The Write Connection | The Eton Academy | ||
The Learning Lab |
Child-friendly Activities
Families with kids can also rejoice at the number of child-friendly activities in the area.
Who are we?
Meet the ThreeStoreys Bidadari team - Jason and Silas!
As residents staying within the vicinity of Bidadari, we often frequent the area and have strong affinity towards the estate. That's why we created this ultimate Bidadari guide - to allow our clients and other Bidadari residents to learn more about the Bidadari estate!
Bringing together our expertise in housing mortgage and marketing - we have also assisted countless first-timers and upgraders in their property planning. With a focus on detailed financial calculations and long-term planning, we help both current Bidadari owners and buyers looking to move to Bidadari attain their dream homes without worry!
Thinking of moving to Bidadari?
If you're considering to move to Bidadari, but are unsure about the process, get in touch today to find out if this could be your future home!