Area Overview
What makes Residency Road special
Residency Road runs from Anil Kumble Circle south toward Richmond Circle, connecting the MG Road commercial core to the Richmond Town residential belt.
It is a corridor rather than a neighbourhood — hotels, offices, showrooms and restaurants line it, with Bishop Cotton and St. Joseph’s schools on its western side and Museum Road and Brigade Road crossing.
Residential stock is limited and mostly sits behind the road frontage. Most people who work here live in Richmond Town, Ulsoor or the Langford Town side.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A small residential population against a large daytime workforce — the road functions as a commercial and hotel corridor first.
Languages
Official language: Kannada. English dominates the working day along this corridor.
Communities
Anglo-Indian & Christian
Historic cantonment community
Kannadiga
Long-settled families and businesses
Tamil
Established community
North Indian
Professional and business population
Expat & Corporate
Hotel, consulate and MNC postings
A cantonment-era commercial corridor, cosmopolitan since the colonial period and still one of the city’s main business streets.
Typical Residents
30%
Young Professionals
Corporate, hospitality, law
26%
Families
Apartment households behind the road
20%
Business Owners
Retail and hospitality trade
16%
Expats & Corporate Lets
Hotel and MNC postings
8%
Retirees
Long-term residents
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Residency Road
From ₹50 street snacks to ₹5000 fine dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Koshy’s (St Marks Road)₹300–700
Anglo-Indian, Breakfast
- Residency Road darshinis₹40–150
Idli, Vada, Filter Coffee
- Church Street cafes (1 km)₹250–600
Coffee, Continental
- Local bakeries₹50–200
Bakes, Puffs, Coffee
- Empire (Church Street, 1 km)₹150–400
Kebabs, Biryani
Popular Restaurants
- Karavalli₹2000–3500
Coastal Karnataka
- The Only Place (Museum Road)₹800–1600
Steaks, Continental
- Hotel restaurants (Residency Road)₹1500–3000
Multi-cuisine
- Local multi-cuisine restaurants₹600–1400
North Indian, Continental
- Koshy’s (St Marks Road)₹300–700
Anglo-Indian
Cafes & Bars
- Third Wave Coffee (Residency Road)₹250–600
Specialty Coffee
- Koshy’s₹300–700
Coffee, Anglo-Indian
- Blue Tokai (Church Street)₹300–700
Specialty Coffee
- Starbucks (MG Road, 1 km)₹300–700
Coffee, Brunch
- Local darshini coffee counters₹20–80
Filter Coffee, Snacks
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Residency Road
Exceptionally Connected
Commercial Spine • Hotel Corridor • School Belt • Metro 1 km
Local Train
No station on the corridor. Bangalore Cantonment is about 4 km north-east.
Metro
Namma Metro Purple Line stations at MG Road and Cubbon Park are each about 1 km north.
Airport
Kempegowda International Airport about 36 km north — around 75 minutes at peak.
Roads
Residency Road links Anil Kumble Circle and Richmond Circle, with Museum Road and Brigade Road crossing.
Commute Times from Residency Road
MG Road
5 min • Road
Richmond Town
5 min • Road
Lavelle Road
5 min • Road
Koramangala
18 min • Road
Indiranagar
20 min • Road
Jayanagar
18 min • Road
Airport
75 min • Cab
Whitefield
55 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- St. Joseph’s University (Langford Road)1 km
Arts & Science • Autonomous
- Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian College1 km
Arts & Commerce
- Mount Carmel College (Palace Road)4 km
Arts & Science • Autonomous
- Christ University (Dharmaram)7 km
Arts, Commerce, Law • Deemed
- Bangalore Medical College (Fort)4 km
Medicine • Government
- St. John’s Medical College (Koramangala)6 km
Medicine • Deemed
Schools (K–12)
- Bishop Cotton Boys’ School0.5 km
ICSE • Historic
- Bishop Cotton Girls’ School0.5 km
ICSE • Historic
- St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School (Museum Road)1 km
ICSE • Historic
- Baldwin Boys’ High School (Richmond Town)2 km
ICSE • Historic
- Cathedral High School (Richmond Town)2 km
ICSE • Established
- Clarence High School (Richmond Town)2 km
ICSE • Established
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Cubbon Park (1 km)
- Lalbagh (3 km)
- Local ward parks
- Tree-lined side streets
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Mallya Hospital (Vittal Mallya Road) — 1 km
- St. Martha’s Hospital (Nrupathunga Road) — 2 km
- St. John’s Medical College (Koramangala) — 6 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Cubbon Park (1 km)
- Church Street (1 km) (bookshops & cafes)
- Lalbagh (3 km)
- Brigade Road retail
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹1000/day • Gyms • Cafes • Central business corridor
Coworking Spaces
- Awfis (Residency Road)
- WeWork (MG Road)
- Regus (MG Road)
- Day passes from ₹1000
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Hotel bars and lounges
- Church Street 1 km away
- Bars close by 1 am (city rule)
- Corridor quiets after office hours
Residency Road vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Residency Road is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Residency Road | MG Road | Richmond Town | Lavelle Road | Cunningham Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹20K–32K | ₹21K–33K | ₹20K–31K | ₹24K–38K | ₹22K–35K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹35K–66K | ₹36K–68K | ₹34K–64K | ₹42K–80K | ₹38K–72K |
| Premium Rent | ₹91K–2.11L | ₹94K–2.18L | ₹88K–2.05L | ₹1.09L–2.56L | ₹99K–2.3L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹1.58L–4.29L | ₹1.62L–4.42L | ₹1.53L–4.16L | ₹1.89L–5.2L | ₹1.71L–4.68L |
| Train Station | No (4 km) | No (3 km) | No (4 km) | No (4 km) | No (2 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Purple (1 km) | Yes (Purple) | Purple (2 km) | Purple (1 km) |
| Airport Distance | Purple (1 km) | 36 km | 38 km | 36 km | 36 km |
| Nightlife | 33 km | Very Good | Excellent | Good | Very Good |
| Education Hub | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Excellent | Very Good |
| Very Good | Beach Access | 313 km | 312 km | 313 km | 313 km |
| Safety Rating | 312 km | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.5/5 | Excellent | Excellent | Very Good | Excellent |
| Green Spaces | Very Good | Good | Moderate | Very Good | Good |
| Good | Expat Friendly | Very Good | Excellent | Very Good | Excellent |
Why choose Residency Road?
Residency Road is a walk-to-work address for central Bengaluru, with Bishop Cotton Boys’ and Girls’ within 500 m, St. Joseph’s within a kilometre, Mallya Hospital within one, Cubbon Park about a kilometre north and Brigade Road retail on foot. It is a corridor rather than a neighbourhood: residential stock is limited and sits mostly behind the road frontage, and the belt quiets noticeably after office hours.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Cubbon Park
The 300-acre heritage park about a kilometre north.
Best for: Morning walks & shade
Lalbagh
The historic botanical garden about 3 km south.
Best for: Weekend walks & botany
Tree-lined side streets
The cantonment-era streets behind the corridor, quieter and shaded.
Best for: Evening walks
Entertainment & Things to Do
Brigade Road (1 km), MG Road (1 km), Garuda Mall (1 km)
Cubbon Park (1 km),, Church Street (1 km),, Lalbagh (3 km)
Bangalore Club (1 km), Bowring Institute (1 km), School grounds
St. Patrick’s Church, St. Mark’s Cathedral (1 km)
Daily Living in Residency Road: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Brigade Road retail
- Johnson Market (2 km)
- Garuda Mall (1 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
- Hotel gyms & pools
- Club gyms
- Cult.fit (Residency 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
- Street parking very difficult
- Hotel and paid lots
- Building basement parking
- Autos & cabs abundant
Libraries
- British Council (Kasturba Road, 2 km)
- St. Joseph’s library (1 km)
- Blossom Book House (1 km)
- Church Street bookshops
Property Prices in Residency Road
Average monthly rents in Residency Road (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹10K – ₹15K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹15K – ₹22K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹20K – ₹34K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹35K – ₹66K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹54K – ₹1.09L | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹91K – ₹2.11L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹1.58L – ₹4.29L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: Much of this corridor is mixed-use — confirm the building type before comparing prices. Road-facing and behind-the-corridor stock differ in both price and quiet. Security deposit is typically around 10 months rent.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Residency Road
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Bishop Cotton Boys’ and Girls’ within 500 m
- ✓St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School within a kilometre
- ✓Mallya Hospital within a kilometre, St. Martha’s within 2 km
- ✓Cubbon Park about a kilometre north
- ✓Brigade Road, MG Road and Garuda Mall each about a kilometre
- ✓Karavalli and the city’s best hotel dining on the corridor
- ✓The Bangalore Club and Bowring Institute within a kilometre
- ✓Purple Line metro stations about 1 km
- ✓St. Joseph’s University within a kilometre
- ✓A deep serviced-apartment and corporate-let market
What to Watch Out For
- This is a commercial corridor, not a neighbourhood
- Residential stock is limited and sits behind the road frontage
- The corridor quiets noticeably after office hours
- Street parking is very difficult
- School-run traffic is heavy on weekday mornings
- No metro station on the corridor itself
- The airport is about 36 km, around seventy-five minutes
- Older buildings need careful structural and heritage assessment
- Air quality suffers from central traffic
- Very little new supply, so the listing pool is small
Renting in Residency Road: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.6
Connectivity
3.3
Lifestyle
4.3
Safety
3.6
Environment
