RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
The Bencoolen — Grade C
RPS score 4.65/10 · D07 · Beach Road, Bugis, Rochor · 182 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
99YR · NOT AVAILABLE · TOP 1999
Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: MRT access. Key weaknesses: future transformation, capital appreciation.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 2/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 5/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 5/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 9/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 5/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 5/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 3/10
Avg Ann. of +2.42% — bottom 17% within its 1999-era cohort. Weak capital appreciation, even when judged against vintage peers.
1 primary school within 1km (ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL (PRIMARY), 0.86km away). Adequate but narrow school optionality.
182 units — boutique development. Lower transaction frequency and limited shared facilities.
250m from Rochor Mrt Stn (DT13) — direct, walk-in MRT access. Strong commuter appeal.
Rental yield of 3.34% — above-average income return.
99YR tenure — about 68 years remaining; some long-term decay exposure but not imminent.
Limited future-catalyst exposure — nearest is Newton–Orchard mixed-use precinct at 2.12km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.
Primary schools within 1km: ST. Margaret's School (Primary).
The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
The Bencoolen scores 4.65 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade C, ranking 2116th of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 16th of 19 in District 7 (Beach Road, Bugis, Rochor). Its strongest factors are MRT Proximity (9/10) and Primary School Effect (5/10); its weakest is Project's Historical Performance (2/10). Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: MRT access. Key weaknesses: future transformation, capital appreciation.
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RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at The Bencoolen
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 6 resale transactions, median $1,675 psf, median price $1.58M. Median PSF is up 4.7% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $1,600 psf).
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | 2 | $1,611 psf | $1.50M |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | — | — | — |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | 3 | $1,679 psf | $1.74M |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | 1 | $1,677 psf | $1.39M |
| 12-month total | 6 | $1,675 psf | $1.58M |
Aggregates of URA REALIS resale caveats (data to September 2026). A specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition — for a unit-level read, use the Resale Price Check.
The Bencoolen: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 2116th of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is The Bencoolen a good buy in 2026?
- The Bencoolen scores 4.65/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade C), which places it 2116th of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 16th of 19 in District 7 (Beach Road, Bugis, Rochor). Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: MRT access. Key weaknesses: future transformation, capital appreciation. RPS scores project-level demand fundamentals — not a specific unit or its asking price — so read the grade as a screen: it tells you whether the drivers of resale demand are present, and the price you pay still decides the outcome.
- What is the average PSF at The Bencoolen?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 6 resale transactions at The Bencoolen, at a median of $1,675 psf and a median price of $1.58M (range $1,579 psf to $1,724 psf). The median PSF is up 4.7% on the previous 12 months (Oct 2024 – Sep 2025, $1,600 psf). Figures are aggregates of caveats lodged with URA; a specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition.
- How far is The Bencoolen from the nearest MRT station?
- The Bencoolen is about 250m from Rochor MRT (DT13), scoring 9/10 on the MRT Proximity factor (13% of the RPS score). Distances are straight-line, and confirmed upcoming stations are also considered.
- How does The Bencoolen compare with Textile Centre?
- Textile Centre is the project scored next to The Bencoolen on the District 7 ranking: 4.80 (Grade C) against The Bencoolen's 4.65 (Grade C). The Bencoolen scores higher on Primary School Effect (5 vs 1) and Tenure (5 vs 2); Textile Centre scores higher on Project's Historical Performance (2 vs 6) and Rental Yield (5 vs 8).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of The Bencoolen?
- One primary school is within 1km of The Bencoolen: ST. Margaret's School (Primary). 1 primary school within 1km (ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL (PRIMARY), 0.86km away). Adequate but narrow school optionality. The Bencoolen scores 5/10 on the Primary School Effect factor (20% of the RPS score), which weights each school by its recent P1 ballot demand.
- What is the tenure of The Bencoolen, and how big is the project?
- The Bencoolen is 99-year leasehold, completed in 1999, has 182 units, developed by NOT AVAILABLE. 99YR tenure — about 68 years remaining; some long-term decay exposure but not imminent. 182 units — boutique development. Lower transaction frequency and limited shared facilities. Tenure carries 10% of the RPS score and Project Size 16%.
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