Area Overview
What makes Cunningham Road special
Cunningham Road runs north from the Cubbon Park side toward Bhashyam Circle, and it is one of the small handful of genuinely prime central addresses in Bengaluru.
It carries a mix of high-value residential buildings, premium retail, restaurants and offices, with Vasanth Nagar and the Palace Road side adjoining and Shivajinagar’s commercial belt immediately east.
Residential stock is scarce and mostly older apartment blocks and a few newer towers. Sankey Road and the Golf Club sit north, Cubbon Park about a kilometre south.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
An affluent, long-settled and cosmopolitan population — old Bengaluru business families, senior professionals and a substantial expat segment.
Languages
Official language: Kannada. English is the working language across this central quarter.
Communities
Kannadiga
Long-settled families and businesses
Business Families
Old Bengaluru business houses
North Indian
Senior professional population
Expat & Corporate
Consulate and MNC postings
Tamil & Others
Established professional communities
A prime central quarter with old business families, consulates and a long-established professional population.
Typical Residents
38%
Families
Apartment and older bungalow households
24%
Young Professionals
Finance, law, corporate
18%
Business Owners
Retail and hospitality trade
12%
Expats & Corporate Lets
Consulate and MNC postings
8%
Retirees
Long-term residents
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Cunningham Road
From ₹50 street snacks to ₹5000 fine dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Cunningham Road cafes₹250–600
Coffee, Continental
- Local darshinis (Vasanth Nagar)₹40–150
Idli, Vada, Filter Coffee
- Shivajinagar street food (1 km)₹50–200
Kebabs, Rolls
- Local bakeries₹50–200
Bakes, Puffs, Coffee
- Koshy’s (St Marks Road, 2 km)₹300–700
Anglo-Indian, Breakfast
Popular Restaurants
- Fine dining (Cunningham Road)₹2000–4000
Multi-cuisine, Fine Dining
- Karavalli (Residency Road)₹2000–3500
Coastal Karnataka
- Local multi-cuisine restaurants₹700–1500
North Indian, Continental
- Hotel restaurants (Vasanth Nagar)₹1500–3000
Multi-cuisine
- The Only Place (Museum Road)₹800–1600
Steaks, Continental
Cafes & Bars
- Third Wave Coffee (Cunningham Road)₹250–600
Specialty Coffee
- Local patisseries₹300–700
Bakes, Coffee
- Starbucks (Cunningham Road)₹300–700
Coffee, Brunch
- Blue Tokai (Church Street, 2 km)₹300–700
Specialty Coffee
- Local darshini coffee counters₹20–80
Filter Coffee, Snacks
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Cunningham Road
Exceptionally Connected
Prime Central • Vasanth Nagar • Golf Club • Metro 1 km
Local Train
Bangalore Cantonment station is about 2 km east.
Metro
Namma Metro Purple Line at Cubbon Park is about 1 km south; the Pink Line under construction has a Shivajinagar station about 1 km east.
Airport
Kempegowda International Airport about 33 km north — around 65 minutes at peak.
Roads
Cunningham Road links the Cubbon Park side to Bhashyam Circle, with Sankey Road north and Shivajinagar east.
Commute Times from Cunningham Road
MG Road
10 min • Road
Cubbon Park
5 min • Road
Shivajinagar
5 min • Road
Malleshwaram
15 min • Road
Indiranagar
20 min • Road
Richmond Town
12 min • Road
Airport
65 min • Cab
Koramangala
25 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Mount Carmel College (Palace Road)1 km
Arts & Science • Autonomous
- St. Joseph’s University (Langford Road)3 km
Arts & Science • Autonomous
- Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian College3 km
Arts & Commerce
- Bangalore Medical College (Fort)4 km
Medicine • Government
- Christ University (Dharmaram)9 km
Arts, Commerce, Law • Deemed
- Indian Institute of Science (Malleshwaram)8 km
Science & Engineering • Institute
Schools (K–12)
- Sophia High School (Palace Road)1 km
ICSE • Well-regarded
- Bishop Cotton Boys’ School (Residency Road)3 km
ICSE • Historic
- St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School (Museum Road)3 km
ICSE • Historic
- Baldwin Boys’ High School (Richmond Town)4 km
ICSE • Historic
- Cluny Convent High School (Malleshwaram)5 km
ICSE • Long-established
- Cathedral High School (Richmond Town)4 km
ICSE • Established
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Cubbon Park (1 km)
- Sankey Tank (3 km)
- Golf Club greens
- Tree-lined Cunningham Road
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Manipal Hospital (Millers Road) — 1 km
- Bowring & Lady Curzon (Shivajinagar) — 2 km
- Mallya Hospital (Vittal Mallya Road) — 3 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Cubbon Park (1 km)
- Bangalore Golf Club (historic course)
- Sankey Tank (3 km)
- Cunningham Road retail
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹1100/day • Gyms • Cafes • Prime central quarter
Coworking Spaces
- WeWork (Cunningham Road)
- Regus (Vasanth Nagar)
- Awfis (MG Road)
- Day passes from ₹1100
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Restaurants and lounges
- Bars close by 1 am (city rule)
- Quiet in the residential lanes
- Settled at night
Cunningham Road vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Cunningham Road is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Cunningham Road | Lavelle Road | Richmond Town | Shivajinagar | Frazer Town |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹22K–35K | ₹24K–38K | ₹20K–31K | ₹14K–22K | ₹16K–24K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹38K–72K | ₹42K–80K | ₹34K–64K | ₹25K–46K | ₹27K–50K |
| Premium Rent | ₹99K–2.3L | ₹1.09L–2.56L | ₹88K–2.05L | ₹65K–1.47L | ₹70K–1.6L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹1.71L–4.68L | ₹1.89L–5.2L | ₹1.53L–4.16L | ₹1.12L–2.99L | ₹1.22L–3.25L |
| Train Station | No (2 km) | No (4 km) | No (4 km) | No (1 km) | No (2 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Purple (1 km) | Purple (1 km) | Purple (2 km) | Pink (coming) |
| Airport Distance | Purple (3 km) | 33 km | 36 km | 36 km | 34 km |
| Nightlife | 32 km | Very Good | Very Good | Good | Good |
| Education Hub | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Excellent | Good |
| Good | Beach Access | 312 km | 313 km | 313 km | 312 km |
| Safety Rating | 311 km | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.2/5 | Very Good | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good |
| Green Spaces | Excellent | Good | Good | Very Good | Moderate |
| Moderate | Expat Friendly | Very Good | Excellent | Very Good | Moderate |
Why choose Cunningham Road?
Cunningham Road is one of the handful of genuinely prime central addresses in Bengaluru: premium retail and restaurants on the road, Manipal Hospital within a kilometre, Mount Carmel and Sophia High School within a kilometre, the Golf Club adjoining and Cubbon Park about a kilometre south. It also has the shortest airport run of any central address at about sixty-five minutes. Against that: residential stock is scarce and yields sit near 2.5–3%.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Cubbon Park
The 300-acre heritage park about a kilometre south, with mature trees and walking paths.
Best for: Morning walks & shade
Bangalore Golf Club greens
The historic course adjoining the northern side, visible from many buildings.
Best for: Golf & green outlook
Sankey Tank
A colonial-era tank about 3 km north-west with a walking path and birdlife.
Best for: Birdwatching
Entertainment & Things to Do
Cunningham Road retail (walkable), Commercial Street (2 km), UB City (3 km)
Cubbon Park (1 km),, Bangalore Golf Club,, Commercial Street (2 km)
Bangalore Golf Club, Century Club (2 km), Bangalore Club (3 km)
St. Mark’s Cathedral (2 km), Local temples & churches
Daily Living in Cunningham Road: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Cunningham Road retail
- Commercial Street (2 km)
- Russell Market (2 km)
- Blinkit & Zepto delivery
Pharmacies
- Apollo Pharmacy
- Wellness Forever
- Multiple 24/7 stores
- Home delivery available
Banks & ATMs
- SBI, HDFC, ICICI
- Kotak, Axis Bank
- ATMs every 200m
- UPI widely accepted
Gyms & Fitness
- Golf Club facilities
- Hotel gyms & pools
- Cult.fit (Cunningham Road)
- Boutique studios
Convenience
- 24/7 stores available
- Swiggy/Zomato active
- Laundry services
- Home services apps
Internet & Mobile
- Jio Fiber available
- Airtel Xstream
- Good 4G/5G coverage
- 100 Mbps from ₹699/mo
Parking
- Building basement parking
- Street parking regulated
- Paid lots on the road
- Autos & cabs abundant
Libraries
- British Council (Kasturba Road, 2 km)
- State Central Library (2 km)
- Local reading rooms
- Blossom Book House (3 km)
Property Prices in Cunningham Road
Average monthly rents in Cunningham Road (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹11K – ₹16K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹16K – ₹24K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹22K – ₹37K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹38K – ₹72K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹59K – ₹1.19L | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹99K – ₹2.3L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹1.71L – ₹4.68L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: Prices are quoted on a super built-up basis. Residential supply is scarce and many transactions happen privately. Security deposit is typically around 10 months rent.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Cunningham Road
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Premium retail and restaurants on the road itself
- ✓Manipal Hospital on Millers Road within a kilometre
- ✓Mount Carmel College and Sophia High School within a kilometre
- ✓The Bangalore Golf Club adjoining
- ✓Cubbon Park about a kilometre south
- ✓Bangalore Cantonment railway station about 2 km
- ✓The shortest airport run of any central address, about sixty-five minutes
- ✓Commercial Street about 2 km
- ✓A deep premium corporate and consulate let market
- ✓Mature tree cover on a prime central street
What to Watch Out For
- Residential stock is scarce and mostly older apartment blocks
- Rental yields around 2.5–3% — weak for pure investors
- Prices are among the highest in Bengaluru
- No metro station on the road — Cubbon Park is about 1 km
- Commercial traffic is heavy on weekdays
- Street parking is regulated and tight
- Redevelopment pressure on the remaining bungalow sites
- Older buildings need careful structural assessment
- Shivajinagar’s commercial congestion affects the eastern approach
- Very little new supply, so the listing pool is small
Renting in Cunningham Road: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.7
Connectivity
3.8
Lifestyle
4.5
Safety
3.5
Environment
