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Overview of Hong Kong's Top Ten Housing Estates
In the Hong Kong real estate market, the "Top Ten Housing Estates" is a well-known concept and is often referred to as "blue-chip housing estates". The name comes from the "blue chip" in the stock market, which means high-quality assets with high stability, active trading and indicative value. In the property market, the top ten housing estates also represent private residential projects with large transaction volumes, relatively stable prices and high market recognition. Their transaction data are often used to reflect the overall trend of Hong Kong's property market and are important reference indicators for buyers, investors and real estate analysts.
The top ten housing estates in Hong Kong are not a fixed list, but are compiled by real estate agents or the media based on factors such as transaction volume and market performance in different time periods. These housing estates are located in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, covering representative properties in different regions. The following will introduce the list of the top ten housing estates that are currently more recognized, and analyze their characteristics one by one.
The top ten housing estates in Hong Kong have become a barometer of the property market due to their scale, transaction volume and stability. They not only reflect market demand, but also affect the pricing of surrounding small and medium-sized housing estates. With the development of new towns and the increase in new housing supply, the list may change in the future, but the above-mentioned housing estates will continue to occupy an important position for a long time due to their historical status and market recognition.
Definition and importance of the top ten housing estates
The "Top Ten Housing Estates" are usually selected by real estate agencies such as Midland Realty, Centaline Property or Ricacorp based on the number of transactions in the secondary market. Features of these estates include:
- Large scale：The number of units is large, often in the thousands, providing sufficient transaction samples.
- Active trading：Frequent transactions in the second-hand market reflect the market supply and demand situation.
- Price stability: Even with fluctuations in the property market, the price per square foot changes in these housing estates are relatively mild.
- Wide geographical distribution：Covering Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories, it is representative.
The transaction data of these housing estates are often cited by the media, such as the Hong Kong Economic Journal or Ming Pao, to analyze the hot and cold property market. For example, if the transaction volume of the top ten housing estates breaks through double digits on the weekend, it is usually regarded as a signal of market recovery.
List of the top ten housing estates (as of March 2025)
Based on recent market data and industry consensus, the following is a typical list of Hong Kong's top ten blue-chip housing estates (may vary slightly depending on the year or statistical criteria):
- Taikoo Shing(Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Island)
- Kornhill Garden(Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Island)
- South Horizons(Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong Island)
- Laguna City(Lam Tin, Kowloon)
- Whampoa Garden(Hung Hom, Kowloon)
- New Metropolis(Tseung Kwan O, Kowloon)
- Mei Foo Sun Chuen(Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon)
- Discovery Park(Tsuen Wan, New Territories)
- City One Shatin(Shatin, New Territories)
- Kingswood Villas(Tin Shui Wai, New Territories)
| Housing estate name | area | Developer | Year of completion | Total number of units | Positioning Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taikoo Shing | Island East | Swire Properties | 1976-1987 | 12,698 | Hong Kong Island's flagship luxury residential community |
| Discovery Park | Tsuen Wan | New World/Hong Kong Resort | 1997-1999 | 5,000 | Close to the subway, suitable for family living |
| South Horizons | Hong Kong South | Sun Hung Kai/Sin Ho | 1992-1995 | 9,812 | Large seafront housing estate with complete club facilities |
| Kornhill Garden | Island East | Swire Properties | 1985-1987 | 6,648 | Middle-class family community, close to commercial areas |
| Mei Foo Sun Chuen | Kowloon West | New World/Henderson | 1968-1978 | 13,149 | The largest housing estate in Hong Kong, a long-established blue chip |
| Whampoa Garden | Hung Hom, Kowloon | Cheung Kong | 1985-1991 | 10,431 | Boat-shaped shopping mall landmark and transportation hub |
| Laguna City | Kowloon East | Cheung Kong | 1991-1993 | 8,072 | Kwun Tong waterfront landscape, a model of industrial area transformation |
| City One Shatin | New Territories East | Henderson/New World, etc. | 1981-1988 | 10,642 | New Territories East Core and Entry Level Properties Index |
| Kingswood Villas | New Territories West | Cheung Kong | 1991-1998 | 15,880 | The largest single housing estate in Hong Kong with mature livelihood facilities |
| New Metropolis | New Territories East | Henderson Land Development | 1996-2000 | 6,768 | Tseung Kwan O's first large community, subway advantage |
1. Taikoo Shing
- Location: Quarry Bay, Eastern District, Hong Kong Island
- Developer: Swire Properties
- Completion time: 1970s to 1980s
- Number of units: About 10,000
- FeaturesTaikoo Shing is one of the earliest large-scale private housing estates in Hong Kong. Although it is old, it has always been a benchmark for the Eastern District property market due to its sound management, convenient transportation (close to Taikoo Station) and mature supporting facilities (such as Taikoo Shing Centre shopping mall). The units are mainly small and medium-sized, with a saleable area of about 400 to 700 square feet, and are very popular among middle-class families.
- Price per square foot: Approximately HK$18,000 to HK$22,000 (2025 estimate).
2. Kornhill Garden
- Location: Quarry Bay, Eastern District, Hong Kong Island
- Developer: Hang Lung Properties and Sun Hung Kai Properties
- Completion time: 1980s
- Number of units: About 4,000
- Features: Located next to Taikoo Shing, Kornhill Garden is famous for its practical design, with unit areas ranging from 400 to 1,000 square feet. Kornhill Plaza offers a wide range of shopping and dining options, attracting many young professionals.
- Price per square foot: Approximately HK$17,000 to HK$20,000.
3. South Horizons
- Location: Ap Lei Chau, Southern District, Hong Kong Island
- Developer: Sun Hung Kai Properties
- Completion time: 1990s
- Number of units: About 10,000
- Features: Located in the Southern District, South Horizons features sea view units and a large shopping mall (South Horizons Plaza) as its selling points. The traffic is slightly worse but the environment is quiet, making it suitable for buyers who pursue quality of life.
- Price per square foot: Approximately HK$16,000 to HK$19,000.
4. Laguna City
- Location: Lam Tin, Kwun Tong District, Kowloon
- Developer: Cheung Kong Holdings
- Completion time: 1990s
- Number of units: About 8,000
- FeaturesLaguna City is a large housing estate in Kowloon East. Most of the units are medium-sized (500 to 700 square feet) and the prices are relatively affordable, attracting many first-time home buyers.
- Price per square foot: Approximately HK$13,000 to HK$16,000.
5. Whampoa Garden
- Location: Hung Hom, Kowloon
- Developer: Hutchison Whampoa Group
- Completion time: 1980s
- Number of units: About 10,000
- Features: Famous for its "boat-shaped" architectural design, Whampoa Garden integrates residences, shopping malls and hotels. It has convenient transportation (near Whampoa Station) and is a representative housing estate in the core area of Kowloon.
- Price per square foot: Approximately HK$15,000 to HK$18,000.
6. New Metropolis
- Location: Tseung Kwan O, Kowloon
- Developer: Sun Hung Kai Properties
- Completion time: 1990s to 2000s
- Number of units: Approximately 6,000
- Features: Metro City is located in Tseung Kwan O New Town, with complete supporting facilities (close to Tseung Kwan O Station and MCP Shopping Mall), and is relatively new, attracting young families to move in.
- Price per square foot: Approximately HK$14,000 to HK$17,000.
7. Mei Foo Sun Chuen
- Location: Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon
- Developer: Mobil Enterprises
- Completion time: 1960s to 1970s
- Number of units: About 13,000
- Features: Hong Kong's first large-scale private housing estate, with 99 buildings and unit areas ranging from 500 to 1,200 square feet. Although the building is old, the price is relatively low and transportation is convenient (near Mei Foo Station).
- Price per square foot: Approximately HK$12,000 to HK$15,000.
8. Discovery Park
- Location：Tsuen Wan, New Territories
- Developer:New World DevelopmentandHong Kong Industrial
- Completion time: 1990s
- Number of units: About 5,000
- FeaturesDiscovery Park is known for its comprehensive design. It houses the Discovery Park Shopping Centre and is close to Tsuen Wan West Station, making it suitable for family living.
- Price per square foot: Approximately HK$13,000 to HK$16,000.
9. City One Shatin
- Location：Shatin, New Territories
- Developer：Henderson Land Development, etc.
- Completion time: 1980s
- Number of units: About 10,000
- Features: City One Shatin is one of the earliest large-scale housing estates in the New Territories. It mainly offers small and medium-sized units (300 to 500 square feet) at affordable prices and is very popular among young couples.
- Price per square foot: Approximately HK$12,000 to HK$15,000.
10. Kingswood Villas
- Location: Tin Shui Wai, New Territories
- Developer: Cheung Kong Holdings
- Completion time: 1990s
- Number of units: About 15,000
- FeaturesKingswood Villas is the largest private housing estate in Hong Kong, with a large number of units and low prices (about HK$10,000 to HK$13,000 per square foot). However, due to its remote location, transportation depends on light rail and buses.
- Price per square foot: Approximately HK$10,000 to HK$13,000.
