queen’s road is a popular locality in Bangalore and is one of the five main roads that merge into the balekundri circle. there is a dominant elite class staying here since the properties here are very high priced and are old ones. the longstanding neighbourhood is easy to spot on the map and you can see the primeness of its location. there are multiple advantages of staying in this location.
queen’s road is placed centrally to bangalore and has the best and popular outlets for commercial, retail and entertainment outlets in its vicinity. it is close to shivaji nagar, vasanth nagar, cubbon park, Sampangi Rama Nagar, and other such popular localities of bangalore.
there are around 3 properties available for sale and 4 properties available for rent in this area. the high priced structure makes most of the properties fallunder affordable luxury segment and therefore, only the upper middle class fraternity can hope to join or invest in this plush locality. the pricing of 3bhks for sale is between rs. 1.75 cr and rs. 2.47 cr. 2bhk properties for rent are between the price range of rs. 20,000 – rs. 43,000/-. only 2 bhk configurations are available in this area for rent.
key highlights
this area is one of the best connected neighbourhoods of bangalore with direct access to main junctions of the city.
it has many properties under construction and in resale mode so if you want to move in now, it is the best time.
most popular apartment configurations are 2 and 3 bhk apartments only.
whats great?
there is a host of advantages of living here. it starts with easy access to workplace and easy commute.
great schools and colleges in the vicinity.
great malls and markets in and around the area.
classic neighbourhood with very few new incumbents in a year owing to the high priced properties. therefore, the quality of people that you will meet on the roads remains the same.
safe and clean maintained under the bbmp.
whats not great?
traffic is always high and on the move even during the late hours of the night and in the morning.this makes it a little uncomfortable for people to rest with windows open.
prime locality with dignitary movements that can lead to blockages and partial disruption in traffic and day to day movement.
Watch out for?
the best properties of bangalore city are to be found here. also the best quality architects have finished the buildings here and the complexes are well guarded and provided with the best of amenities due to close proximity to high rises and commercial buildings. as a result, in spite of limited inventory there is a steady rise in property prices in and around queen’s road.
property rising factor
short term: there is not much indication of short term price rise in this area since the properties are limited in number and mostly already occupied. the returns are mainly expected from long hauls and corporate tie-ups. therefore, unless the property is leased or rented out to a commercial or corporate entity there is no chance of short term price rise.
long term:the best returns in property investment in this area is realised through the long term price rise. this has been seen in the recent past over a few decades and the area has been the hot centre of many political and social events, which further adds to the property valuation in long term.
other highlights
social infrastructure
this area is abundant in amenities and is a dream location in bangalore. it has been sought after for ease of access to different parts of the city, for highly qualified and educated crowd as neighbours, and for good education and career chances for children and youth.
shopping complex & markets
queens road, bangalore has many malls and markets init and there are a few in nearby areas. some of them are:
sigma central mall
shivajinagar market place
palace mall
russel square
farah mall
russel market
farmer’s market
bangalore market
health care centers
there are many hospitals close to this area:
bangalore kasini hospital
csi hospital
dr. kavitha general health clinic
bowring and lady curzon hospital
fortis hospital
al-ameen hospital
vikramhospital
sparsh hospital
trustwell hospitals
life zone diagnostic centre
dr. lal path labs
elbit medical diagnostics limited
connectivity & public transport
there are several buses plying in this route. autorickshaws, cabs and mini vans are available in plenty in this route. bangalore city railway station is near to this place. cubbon park metro station is the nearest to this area. it is also flanked by shivajinagar metro station.
schools, bank & fitness centers
schools.
neev early years school
st. mary’s snehalaya opportunity school
st. xavier’s boys school
st. mary’s girls high school
mm school
bsap girls high school
government vko school
banks and atms
state bank of india
allahabad bank
bank of baroda
yes bank
federal bank
karnataka bank
iob
amanath co-operative bank ltd.
hdfc bank
icici bank
axis bank
fitness centres
millennium fitness
grandslam fitness
energy fitness
popular landmarks near locality
cubbon park - a massive leisure zone in the heart of the city with entertainment and nature-rich experiences that welcomes families every day.
bangalore smart city limited – the government building is the hub of judicial and social activity towards development of the bangalore smart city and is an important landmark of this area.
muthyalamma temple – the temple is located at the intersection of queens road and shivajinagar areas and attracts tourists and worshippers from all over the city.
shivajinagar market – an important marketplace that houses all goods of merchandise and general needs at competitive prices.
micro market analysis
capital and rental trends:the trends are pretty stable since most properties are leased out on long term contracts. for the commercial spaces also, the situation is not changing anytime soon. residential offerings see an increase in prices over long periods of time and that is a steady trend observed in queen’s road.
scope of growth: there is limited scope of growth in this neighbourhood since the properties are well designed and finished for long term usage. unless there are new projects coming in the area, the scope of growth of property market is tough.
investmentopportunities: investment opportunities are mostly in commercial, residential and retail properties.