Lake Town, Kolkata

Lake Town is a planned neighbourhood in North 24 Parganas, Kolkata. It runs along VIP Road and falls within the North Central micromarket. The PIN code is 700089. Dum Dum Park sits to the north, Salt Lake to the east, Ultadanga to the south, and Paikpara to the west.

Homes primarily cater to middle-income families. You’ll find standalone houses, apartment blocks, shops, schools, and clinics within easy reach. 41 new projects have been documented, with construction ongoing at four sites. Thirty-six projects are already ready for occupancy. The catalogue includes properties from studios up to 6+ BHK. The active inventory comprises 40 properties for sale and 9 for rent. The average sale price is ₹7,500 per square foot, with most transactions closing between ₹22 lakh and ₹2.9 crore. On the rental side, monthly asks typically range from ₹26,000 to ₹28,600.

Infrastructure, Connectivity & Transport

VIP Road links Lake Town to the airport and central Kolkata. Within the locality, Lake Town Road handles most short trips, with Canal Street, SK Deb Road, and Shyam Nagar Road acting as feeders. Belgachia and Dum Dum are the closest metro entries. Bidhan Nagar and Kolkata stations are covered by rail. Sector V sits roughly 7–8 km away, so office commutes are manageable. Parks, small markets and local businesses round out day-to-day life.

How People Rate Lake Town

Residents give Lake Town an overall rating of 4.5/5. Reviews highlight clean neighbourhood pockets, active parks, and strong connectivity via VIP Road and nearby metro and railway stations. Access to schools and hospitals is also cited as a positive.

Market Trends & Investment Potential

The average sale price is ₹7,500 per sq ft, above the broader Kolkata average. Rental supply commonly features 2 BHK and 3 BHK units, with typical monthly rents ranging from ₹26,000 to ₹28,600 for these formats. The locality’s planned layout, proximity to Sector V, and strong everyday infrastructure keep buyer and tenant interest steady.