Whitefield in Bangalore has grown from a quiet settlement into one of the city's busiest IT hubs. Its postal code is 560066. It has changed from a small Anglo-Indian settlement into a busy area that mixes modern city life with the feel of old neighbourhoods. Many working professionals prefer to live here because it allows them to stay close to major IT corridors. Several leading global companies, including ITPL, EPIP, and GR Tech Park, are located in Whitefield. This has also created thousands of job opportunities. You will find a wide range of residential options here, from luxury high-rises in gated societies to independent villas and more affordable apartment projects. Some of the well-established projects, like Prestige Shantiniketan, Brigade Cosmopolis, and Sobha Dream Acres, are landmarks here. They stand as clear examples of how much this area has developed. Whitefield Main Road, SH-35, Old Airport Road, and a suburban railway station connect the area. The Purple Line of Namma Metro also runs here.
Whitefield is located in East Bangalore, Karnataka. On the city’s charts, it holds rank 109 out of 1245 localities, with an overall rating of 4.2/5. New launch development comprises 9 projects, while construction continues across 50 projects. The completed stock stands at 854 projects. Housing includes apartments, independent houses, plots, and villas, totalling 577 apartments, 13 independent houses, 290 plots, and 250 villas. Active sale listings are 942, and the rental supply is 629. The average sale price is ₹ 13,500/sq. ft., usually within ₹ 7,500 to ₹ 20,000 per sq. ft. Rentals average ₹ 44/sq. ft., and most deals stay inside ₹ 20,000 to ₹ 3.2 lakh per month.
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Transport
Whitefield began to see more houses being built in the late 1990s, with construction picking up even faster after 2002. Two main four-lane roads connect Bangalore city to Whitefield. One goes through Mahadevapura and is called Whitefield Road. The other passes Marathahalli and is known as Varthur Road or HAL Old Airport Road. These two roads meet at Karnataka State Highway 35 (SH 35), which stretches from Siddlaghatta in the north to Anekal in the south. The Whitefield railway station is about 3 km from the Whitefield Bus Stop. It lies on the Bangalore–Chennai railway line and has two electrified tracks. Work is planned to expand the section between Krishnarajapura and Whitefield into four tracks. A new line from Whitefield to Kolar is also under construction, making the station an upcoming junction.
Traffic jams are a significant problem in Whitefield, especially during office hours. Close to the railway station is Brindavan, the ashram and winter home of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) also runs a large inland container depot off Whitefield Road near ITPB. The Traffic and Transit Management Centre (TTMC) in EPIP is functional with schedules connecting it with most areas of the city.
Whitefield lacks a sufficient water supply, particularly in summer, because it mainly relies on underground water. As more houses and offices are built, demand for water has increased significantly, leading to a concerning decline in underground water supplies. The BWSSB provides water to Whitefield through the Cauvery Water Supply Scheme Stage IV, Phase II.
Deens Academy, Vydehi School of Excellence, Chrysalis High, and DPS Whitefield are among the schools that provide top-notch education in Whitefield. Hospitals include Vydehi, Manipal Whitefield, Aster Whitefield Hospital, and Narayana Multispeciality Hospital. The renowned super-speciality hospital, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Whitefield, is also part of the locality. It was inaugurated by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in 2001. All the medical facilities provided in this hospital are free of cost.
Malls such as Nexus Whitefield, Phoenix Market City, VR Bengaluru, Ascendas Park Square, and Nexus Shantiniketan are well known in this area. There are also many restaurants, cafes, and microbreweries, making it a place worth visiting for both locals and expats.
Whitefield is considered a good place to invest. The IT parks continue to boom, and there will always be people looking to rent homes, making them a suitable investment option. People buying houses also think it's a worthwhile place to live for a long time, since it has jobs, nice things to do, and a good community. House prices have risen and are likely to keep growing as new roads and buildings are built.
How People Rate Whitefield
Lifestyle score is 4.2/5. The livability rating is 4.1/5. Connectivity holds 4.2/5, and education with healthcare together gets 4.1/5. The available units are 1BHK, 2BHK, 3BHK, 3.5BHK, 4BHK, 5BHK, 6+BHK, and Studio, with 29, 195, 305, 14, 127, 25, 26, and 10 units available. Residents like the metro access and the nearby offices, but mention crowding and weekend traffic as regular issues.
Market Trends & Investment Potential
The average sale rate is ₹ 13,500 per sq. ft. Rentals average ₹ 44/sq. ft. Sale transactions close at ₹ 7,500 to ₹ 20,000 per sq. ft., while rental values range from ₹ 20,000 to ₹ 3.2 lakh per month. Official data shows 87 government registrations. The average duration is December 2024 to November 2025, with values reaching ₹ 155 Cr and a mean rate of ₹ 9,300/Sq. Ft.
The buy market is led by Apartment 55%. Rentals are dominated by 3 BHK 41%. Current resale listings stand at 942. Buyers often choose near-metro towers, while families stay in established layouts closer to schools and hospitals. Investors look for steady demand from IT employees.