Joo Seng Explained

Joo Seng
Settlement Type:Subzone of Toa Payoh Planning Area
Translit Lang1:Name
Translit Lang1 Type:Chinese
Translit Lang1 Type4:Malay
Translit Lang1 Info4:Joo Seng
Translit Lang1 Type5:Tamil
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Joo Seng within Singapore
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Singapore
Population Density Km2:auto

Joo Seng [1] is a subzone located in Toa Payoh in the Central Region of Singapore. It gets its name from Bartley Road, which stretches from the end of Braddel Road to Upper Paya Lebar Road, as part of the Outer Ring Road System. There are some condominiums and houses in the area. It is also where the Gurkha Contingent is based. There are many Gurkhas and their families living there in private flats.

Location

Joo Seng is located in mid-northeast Singapore forming part of the central district. It is situated just south of Hougang and borders Serangoon and Upper Aljunied.

Amenities

There are a few amenities for residents living in Joo Seng. There is a Prime Supermarket, several Kopitiam (coffeeshops), a laundromat, a hair salon, a hotel[2] and various general goods stores. Bartley MRT station links Joo Seng with Junction 8, Serangoon Bus Interchange and Serangoon Town Centre. The nearby Woodleigh MRT station also provides easy access to places such as Punggol, Dhoby Ghaut and Clarke Quay.

Education

There are a few educational institutions in Joo Seng.

There used to be another school, Elling Primary School, which closed down in the mid-1990s.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HDB | Joo Seng Green.
  2. Web site: Ibis Styles Singapore on Macpherson.