Teban Heights BTO Review: HDB flats near Jurong Industrial Estate

The modern Teban area has a rich history tied directly to Singapore’s post-independence industrialisation, evolving from a low-lying natural landscape into a residential and industrial hub.

Prawn Farming Grounds

The area now known as Teban Gardens was historically a patch of mangrove swamp bordering the Sungei Pandan river, which was also one of Singapore’s most productive prawn farming grounds.

Kampong Java Teban

The name “Teban” is believed to be derived from the former village in the area, Kampong Java Teban (Kampong Jawa Teban), and possibly from the Malay word tebing, meaning riverbank or embankment, reflecting its geographical position along the river.

Teban was developed in 1970s

Teban Gardens, along with neighbouring Pandan Gardens, was created through land reclamation starting around 1970 to support the ambitious development of the Jurong Industrial Estate.

The estate was developed by the Jurong Town Corporation (JTC)—which was responsible for developing and managing industrial sites—to provide low-cost housing for the workers employed in the nearby Jurong Industrial Estate, relieving overcrowding in other JTC-built estates like Taman Jurong.

The first HDB flats were completed around 1976-1978, and while JTC initially built and managed the residential blocks, the task of public housing was gradually transferred to the Housing and Development Board (HDB) in 1977, with full management eventually passing to HDB in 1982.

Jurong Industrial Estate Nearby

This historical link is why the area features industrial facilities and modern worker dormitories nearby—it was literally designed as a self-sufficient “garden industrial town” with housing conveniently located beside the Jurong Industrial Estate and the International Business Park (IBP) to minimise commuting time for the workforce.

Pandan Reservoir

Finally, the nearby Pandan Reservoir was created in 1974 by damming the mouth of Sungei Pandan with an earthen dyke. This was a critical part of Singapore’s water strategy, transforming a tidal river estuary into the largest service reservoir for raw, non-potable water, primarily to meet the huge water demands of the surrounding industrial areas in Jurong.

• Address: West Coast Road, Jurong Town Hall Road (Teban)
• Total Units: 638
• Unit Types: 2-Room Flexi, 3-Room, 4-Room, 5-Room, 3Gen
• Wait Time: 4 Years
• Category: Standard

The Teban Gardens precinct in Jurong East has seen a significant increase in HDB BTO activity recently, following a long gap. Looking back over the past two decades (from 2005 to 2025), the key launches are:

Teban Heights Prices

• 2-Room: $145,000- $232,000
• 3-Room: $254,000 - $373,000
• 4-Room: $397,000 - $539,000
• 5-Room: $576,000 - $740,000
• 3Gen: $613,000 - $738,000

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Transport

1. MRT - Jurong Region Line (JRL)

The site is generally within walking distance of the future Pandan Reservoir MRT station (JE7), and the Jurong Town Hall MRT station (JE6, under construction) is also in the vicinity. The JRL will significantly improve connectivity within the West, linking to major hubs like Jurong East, Boon Lay, and eventually Tengah and Choa Chu Kang.

A short ride on the JRL (around two stops) will bring residents to the existing Jurong East MRT interchange (EW/NS Line), which provides direct access to the East-West and North-South lines.

2. Driving

Excellent road connectivity with proximity to the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) and West Coast Highway, making driving to the city or other parts of Singapore relatively convenient.

3. Bus

Buses provide crucial direct links to Jurong East and Clementi (for connection to East-West Line, North-South Line, and a wide array of amenities), and other parts of Singapore such as Toa Payoh (Central), Bedok (East), Boon Lay (Far West), and Hougang (North-East).

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Food

The primary and most significant food source is the Teban Gardens Market and Food Centre, which is directly across or very close to Teban Breeze and Teban Heights BTO. This hawker centre is known for its wide variety of traditional and affordable local fare, including:

• Multiple stalls offering traditional dishes like Hainanese Chicken Rice, Bak Chor Mee, and Western food (Chicken Chop, Spaghetti).
• Various options for Duck/Chicken Porridge, Fish Meat Soup (some notable stalls specialize in healthy versions with bitter gourd), and traditional Braised Meat with rice/noodles (Kway Chap).
• T.K Kitchen – Paofan Paradise (often located in an adjacent coffee shop/eatery), which is famous for Teochew-style Paofan (rice in rich broth), including Flaming Lobster Hotpot/Flower Crab Pao Fan.
• Stalls selling traditional Min Jiang Kueh (peanut pancakes) and affordable local snacks like curry puffs and yam cake.

Right next to the market and food centre are Teban Place and various HDB shophouses that host a supermarket (like FairPrice or Sheng Siong) and other small eateries and bakeries.

Halal Food

The Teban Gardens precinct offers a good selection of readily accessible Halal food, largely concentrated within and immediately around the main hawker centre and neighbouring HDB block. At the Teban Gardens Food Centre, go for the outermost row of the hawker centre where the dedicated Muslim food stalls are located. Notable stalls include:

• Haji E-Moiden Food Stall and P. Baharnisha Muslim Food Stall (often mentioned in reviews) which serve authentic Malay and Indian dishes like Roti Prata, Mee Goreng, and various curries at hawker prices.

Nearby Coffee Shops and Eateries: There are several Halal-certified or Muslim-owned establishments in the adjacent blocks (Teban Gardens Road), such as:

• Al Barakath Restaurant (or similar mixed food courts) serving Indian-Muslim cuisine like Biryani, Mee Goreng, and Prata.
• Swee Heng Bakery typically has an outlet in the vicinity, offering Halal-certified breads and pastries.
• Arnold’s Fried Chicken is also found in the nearby Pandan Gardens/Ayer Rajah Community Club area.

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Supermarkets

The BTO site between West Coast Road and Jurong Town Hall Road (Teban) benefits from having two major neighbourhood supermarket chains within immediate walking distance, providing excellent convenience for groceries and daily necessities:

FairPrice (NTUC FairPrice) - Teban Garden

Located at Block 37 Teban Gardens Road, typically near the Teban Gardens Market and Food Centre. This is often the closest one and is easily walkable from the Teban BTO sites. It is a key community anchor, known for offering 24-hour operation, providing ultimate flexibility for grocery shopping.

Sheng Siong Supermarket

Situated at Block 61 Teban Gardens Road (at Teban Place). Also within immediate walking distance of the new BTO developments. Sheng Siong is a popular local chain known for its competitive pricing, fresh market produce, and is typically open late (many branches are open until midnight or 24 hours, though specific hours should be verified).

For major retail and specialty grocery needs, residents can take a short bus ride (or drive) to the nearby Jurong East Regional Centre, which houses supermarkets in the major mall - FairPrice Xtra at JEM (a hypermarket format with a much larger variety).

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Primary Schools

The closest established primary schools are located in the neighboring HDB estates of Jurong East and Clementi, with none currently falling consistently within the highly-prized 1km radius of the BTO sites based on available location data:

• Qifa Primary School (West Coast)
• Fuhua Primary School (Jurong East)
• Nan Hua Primary School (Clementi/West Coast)
• Jurong Primary School (Jurong East)
• Clementi Primary School (Clementi)

Note on 1km Radius: Based on the general location of the Teban BTO sites, homeowners are likely to fall within the 1-2 km radius for most of these popular primary schools, but should verify their exact address on the SchoolFinder tool or relevant MOE websites during the P1 registration period to confirm the precise 1km catchment. Historically, this area has fewer schools within the immediate 1km catchment compared to some mature estates, which means balloting for popular schools may be required even for residents within the 1-2km zone.

Secondary Schools

While not a primary school, it is worth noting that Commonwealth Secondary School is directly across the road or in very close walking distance to the Teban BTO sites, which is a major convenience for families with older children.

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