Guindy stands out as a prominent neighbourhood in Chennai. This is a landmark locality that connects South Chennai to the Central and Western parts of the city. It lies in the Chennai South. 600032 is the PIN code of Guindy. It spans 7.9 sq. km. The area is called the "Gateway of Chennai”. It serves as an essential transit influenced by Kathipara Junction. Main routes like Mount-Poonamallee Road and the Inner Ring Road intersect here. The locality serves you with houses, corporate spaces, institutions, and greenery. All are centred around IIT, the Guindy Race Course, the Industrial Estate, and other major hubs.
Velachery, Alandur, and Kotturpuram are some of the nearby areas. 4.2/5 is the overall rating achieved by Chennai. The locality rating has been marked as ‘Good’ by reviewers.
In the locality, you have access to 5 new projects.
Distance From Nearby Localities/ Important Landmarks
Locality / Landmark
| Distance
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Guindy to Saidapet
| ~2 km
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Guindy to Adyar
| ~4 km
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Guindy to T. Nagar
| ~5 km
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Guindy to Velachery
| ~6 km
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Guindy to Guindy National Park
| ~1 km
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Guindy to Chennai International Airport
| ~8 km
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Guindy to Olympia Tech Park (Guindy)
| ~1 km
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Infrastructure, Connectivity & Transport
The Blue Line of Chennai Metro serves Guindy through the Guindy Metro Station. It began operations in 2016. It facilitates travel to the airport and Wimco Nagar. You can make use of skywalks connecting to adjacent locations like the Industrial Estate and Race Course Road.
In addition, it is connected to the Chennai Suburban Railway. It has a high frequency of local trains and a daily foot traffic of approximately 60,000 passengers. You can connect from Guindy to several parts of the city through MTC bus services. Some major routes include Anna Salai, GST Road, and the Inner Ring Road. Social infrastructure, including hospitals (MIOT International, Apollo, Guindy Government Hospital), shopping complexes, and schools, contributes to the livability.
Distance From Nearby Localities/ Important Landmarks
How People Rate Guindy
Guindy has a score of 4.2/5. The locality caters to:
Professionals and students favour the transport options. There has been particular emphasis on metro and rail for consistent commutes. However, many people recommend staying close to transportation hubs to sidestep last-mile issues.
Families cherish the proximity to learning institutions, green spaces, and health facilities, as well as a secure and well-supported environment.
Property investors report high rental demand and stable appreciation. That’s because of its sustained interest from both end-users and commercial entities.
Market Trends & Investment Potential
As noted, there has been consistent real estate growth in Guindy. Their prices are soaring to ₹30,000 per sq. ft. in premium developments. The locality has witnessed a price rise exceeding 90% in the last three years and surpassing 100% over the past five years (according to property reports). Rental units are just as attractive, with a strong demand coming from IT personnel, students, and business travellers.