Historical Origins
The name 'Serangoon' is derived from the `Rangong' bird (of the stork species) which used to abound in the swamp around the Serangoon River in the old days.

From post-World War II to the 1960s, the Serangoon area comprised of old Kampong settlements, villages and rubber plantations. The population was mainly Chinese with a few Malays and Hindus. They lived in small compounds, growing their own fruit trees and poultry. The major crops then were durian, coconut and some other fruits. Sembawang Rubber Plantation was located in Serangoon Garden.

In the early 1960's, electricity supply was first introduced to Serangoon North. From 1970 onwards, the primary roads servicing this area, namely Serangoon Road and Yio Chu Kang Road, were widened and the housing area was further developed.



Location and Layout
Serangoon Town is located in the North-Eastern Region of Singapore. It is bounded by Yio Chu Kang Road to the north (bordering Sengkang Town), Braddell Road and Bartley Road to the south (bordering Toa Payoh Town), the Central Expressway (CTE) to the west (bordering Ang Mo Kio Town), and Yio Chu Kang Road, Upper Serangoon Road and Upper Paya Lebar Road to the east (bordering Hougang Town).

Today, Serangoon Road is divided into two sections; the first extending from Selegie Road to MacPherson Road, and the second from MacPherson Road northwards (also known as Upper Serangoon Road).



Transport Facilites
With the advent of the North-East MRT Line (NEL) via Serangoon MRT station, Serangoon residents now have a convenient, speedy and air-conditioned ride into City Central. Also, switching between the NEL and the future Circle Line (CCL) will be a breeze for Serangoon residents as the CCL station will be located right next to the NEL station at the Serangoon Sub-Regional Centre. Both stations will be inter-connected directly underground.

Road network wise, direct east-west connection between Serangoon Town and the eastern region is provided by the extended Bartley Road.



Housing Options
The planned total housing stock in the Serangoon area is about 41,000 units with 60% high density housing and 30% low density housing.



Town Amenities & Attractions
The existing Serangoon Town Centre offers a variety of facilities including retail outlets, HDB Area Office and the recently built Braddell Heights Community Club.

A stone's throw away lies Serangoon Stadium and Serangoon Swimming Complex. The stadium is a popular jogging venue for residents and schools often hold their sports functions here. The swimming complex also plays frequent host to many swimming meets and training sessions. It boasts an Olympic standard pool, a medium pool and a waddling pool.

There are plans afoot for the transformation of Serangoon Central into a vibrant Sub-Regional Centre (SRC) for the North Eastern Region of Sinagpore. When fully developed, the SRC will be about the size of Ngee Ann City. Residents can expect new developments at the new White site, a new civic plaza, seamless transfer between the new bus interchange integrated with the existing NEL and future CCL stations, and enhanced streetscape.

Shopping amenities in the vicinity are available at Serangoon Garden Village and Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre. Library services are located at Braddell Heights Children's Community Library and Jalan Kayu Children's Community Library.

At the Singapore Crocodile Farm located at 790 Upper Serangoon Road, visitors can view crocodiles and learn more about the life of the crocodiles. You will be shown how the reptilian skins are made into beautiful handbags, wallets, belts, briefcases as well as many other fashionable accessories. The farm still retains the same traditional processing methods since it was started many years ago. Admission is free. Feeding times are 11m and 3pm daily except Mondays.



Quality Education
Nanyang Junior College is in the vicinity.

Some of the secondary schools in the locality include St Gabriel’s Secondary School, Peicai Secondary School, Serangoon Garden Secondary School and Zhonghua Secondary School.

The primary schools include Gabriel’s Secondary School, Yangzheng Primary School and Zhonghua Primary School.