East Bangalore
Pincode- 560001
Cunningham Road in Vasanth Nagar, Central Bengaluru, carries the PIN code 560051. Located in the heart of the city, it borders Shivaji Nagar, Sadashivanagar, and Palace Guttahalli, with Cubbon Park forming a green landmark. The locality is served by social amenities, such as Manipal Hospital on Millers Road and reputed institutions like St. Anne's First Grade College for Women, both within a kilometre. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Station on the Purple Line serves as the nearest metro connection, and Cunningham Road itself functions as the primary arterial road through the area. Property prices here range from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 42,000 per sq ft, among the highest in the city. Its central location, proximity to corporate offices, and heritage character keep rental demand consistently strong.
living around here is great if you like having cafes and food spots close by. I can walk around and find Third Wave Coffee, Dolci or Chaayos without going far. Cubbon Park is also nearby for evening walks. Rent is the only painful part.
proper city feel but still some greenery around. Cubbon Park and Vasanthnagar Park are good options when you want to get out for a walk. Roads can get busy near the main junctions, especially evenings.
The area works well for regular outings. Cubbon Park and Jawahar Bal Bhavan are nearby, and there are smaller parks around Vasanth Nagar too. Food choices are easy, from cafes to normal restaurants. Traffic needs some patience during peak hours.
Getting to office from Cunningham Road is pretty easy if you work around central Bengaluru. I like having cafes such as infinitea and Maverick & Farmer nearby for a quick coffee or laptop time. Church Street and MG Road are also easy hangout options.
This is one of those areas where you don't really need to plan a weekend. Coffee at Dolci, a walk around Cubbon Park, then food somewhere nearby is enough. It does get noisy and crowded on some evenings though...
The biggest plus for me is the greenery around Cunningham Road. Cubbon Park is close and there are smaller parks in Vasanth Nagar too. Some roads have heavy traffic, so walking is nicer during quieter hours.
I mostly come here for food and coffee. infinitea, La Couronne and Third Wave are easy picks, and there are several restaurants around Cunningham Road. After that, Cubbon Park or Church Street makes for a simple evening plan.
Cunningham Road has a strong central Bengaluru feel, and the cafes, offices, hospitals and parks around it help keep the area active. Property is not cheap here, but the location makes it interesting for people wanting a central address.
There is a lot to do nearby without travelling across the city. Cafes are everywhere, Cubbon Park is good for chilling, and Church Street is an easy weekend plan. Food can get expensive though, so budget properly.
Footfall is good around the main road because of offices, shops, cafes and restaurants. Places like Biggies Burger and the cafes bring people around, but parking is a headache and traffic slows deliveries at busy times.
Palace Road is the primary road connecting Cunningham Road, Vasanth Nagar. A few more options nearby are:
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) on the Purple Line is the nearest metro station, about 2 km away. A few more options nearby are:
Bangalore Cantonment Railway Station is the nearest railway station, about 1.5 km away. A few more options nearby are:
First Steps, Cunningham Road and RJ Public School are among the nearest schools serving the locality. A few more options nearby are:
Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road is the nearest major hospital. A few more options nearby are:
Westminister Complex on Cunningham Road itself is the nearest retail and commercial outlet. A few more options nearby are:
Some of the popular sub-localities in Cunningham Road include Vasanth Nagar and Kaverappa Layout. A few more options nearby are:
Some of the top employment hubs near Cunningham Road include:
Some of the famous landmarks in Cunningham Road are:
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Cunningham Road remains one of Bengaluru's most premium residential areas, with prices well above the city average of roughly Rs. 12,000 per sq ft. According to NoBroker's recent data, property rates range from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 42,000 per sq ft as the locality continues to see steady appreciation, driven by limited land supply, redevelopment of older bungalows into boutique apartment blocks, and consistent demand from high-net-worth buyers and expatriates. Rental range is between Rs. Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 2,00,000 per month.
As of August 2026, the average monthly rent is around Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 2,00,000 per month and goes higher from there onwards.
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Vaishnavi3
04 May 26
Family of four looking to shift within central Bangalore and confused between Cunningham Road and Richmond Town. Cunningham Road has Cubbon Park nearby and feels cleaner but parking is terrible and pubs make it noisy at night. Richmond Town has old Bangalore charm and good schools but water supply issues and Hosur Road traffic are real problems. Anyone who has actually lived in both areas with kids, which one is better for daily family life?
Ajai A
29 Apr 26
Planning a weekend on Cunningham Road...I've seen so many new luxury spots and cafes opening up near Vasanth Nagar and UB City lately...but I'm not sure which ones are actually good. Is there a new brunch spot or some cool event happening this weekend that's worth checking out?
Shreya Tudu
29 Apr 26
Cunningham Road is looking very posh recently with so many new places opening up...I saw a few big luxury stores, new restaurants, and even some fancy clinics last weekend...since I’m planning to shift that side soon, I don’t want to miss any new spots. Has anyone visited any new spots? Please share your suggestions below and tell me if they're actually worth checking out...
irfan6
27 Apr 26
Cunningham Road is known for its tree lined roads and old time feel, but does that charm still remain? Some residents feel footpaths are getting damaged, trees are reducing, and regular maintainance is missing. Others say the area still looks better than many parts of the city. Is BBMP protecting what makes Cunningham Road special, or is its character slowly fading away?
Rahul32
27 Apr 26
Cunningham Road has a 3.8 safety rating..but what is lowering the score? Some people say roads become quiet after office hours, and the area feels less active at night...others mention parking problems, crowded roadside spots, and trouble finding space. Daytime may feel fine, but evenings can be different. Are night safety and parking the real issues here, or is there another reason?
sunitasingh6
22 Apr 26
My lease on Cunningham Road is up for renewal next month and the landlord is straightaway asking for a 10% hike. I have been staying here for 3 yrs and every year the increase keeps getting higher...with the new rent rules and deposit cap changes in 2026, I want to know if other tenants in this area are also facing the same kind of hike or is there any chance to negotiate.
Praneel
21 Apr 26
I stay near Cunningham Road and last summer was really bad with water coming at odd times and the air feeling heavy and dusty most days...this year the heat has already started...BWSSB is saying no water problem this time but some areas are already struggling and the air quality has been pretty bad this April too. Anyone else living around Cunningham Road, how is your water and air situation this summer compared to last year?
Neha Kapoor
20 Apr 26
Staying near Cunningham Road and every time I have a flight I have to start 2 hrs early because of that Hebbal and Bellary Road traffic...they have been saying Blue Line metro will connect to airport soon...first it was Dec 2026, then they said Silk Board to KR Puram section by end of 2026, and actual airport stretch pushed to 2027...even trial runs are getting delayed because depot work is not done. Has anyone been tracking the real progress? Will this actually happen or is it going to be another 2028-29 story?
Ruchi Singh
20 Apr 26
I browsed through some of the property sites, and all are showing Cunningham Road starting from 14k per sq ft but when I actually called a few brokers last week, they were quoting anywhere between 17k to 25k depending on the building and floor...one guy even said 31k for a newer project near Embassy Palace side. The online rates and what brokers actually tell you on call are very different. Anyone who recently bought or enquired in Cunningham Road area, what numbers are you hearing from brokers on ground?
As of August 2026, property rates in Cunningham Road range from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 42,000 per square foot, with diverse options available across low-rise boutique developments and premium high-rises.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) on the Purple Line, about 2 km away, is the nearest metro station. The area also has good BMTC bus connectivity, and roads like Millers Road and Queens Road provide access to major zones across the city.
Bangalore Cantonment Railway Station is the nearest railway station, about 1.5 km away via Millers Road.
The PIN code of Cunningham Road is 560051.
Yes, Cunningham Road is considered a safe and well-policed locality, with regular patrolling around High Grounds Police Station. It attracts a mix of established families, professionals, and expatriates given its central location and premium infrastructure.
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Cunningham Road is a well-connected area in Bangalore with a mix of commercial and residential spaces. It offers easy access to MG Road (3km), Shivaji Nagar (1.5km), Cubbon Park (2km). This area has family-friendly neighbourhood with reputed schools, hospitals, shops, cafes, and parks nearby. Traffic congestion during peak hours, connectivity via metro and bus facility. Overall, it is a premium and convenient locality and well-suited for long-term living and investment.
living around here is great if you like having cafes and food spots close by. I can walk around and find Third Wave Coffee, Dolci or Chaayos without going far. Cubbon Park is also nearby for evening walks. Rent is the only painful part.
proper city feel but still some greenery around. Cubbon Park and Vasanthnagar Park are good options when you want to get out for a walk. Roads can get busy near the main junctions, especially evenings.
The area works well for regular outings. Cubbon Park and Jawahar Bal Bhavan are nearby, and there are smaller parks around Vasanth Nagar too. Food choices are easy, from cafes to normal restaurants. Traffic needs some patience during peak hours.
Getting to office from Cunningham Road is pretty easy if you work around central Bengaluru. I like having cafes such as infinitea and Maverick & Farmer nearby for a quick coffee or laptop time. Church Street and MG Road are also easy hangout options.
This is one of those areas where you don't really need to plan a weekend. Coffee at Dolci, a walk around Cubbon Park, then food somewhere nearby is enough. It does get noisy and crowded on some evenings though...
The biggest plus for me is the greenery around Cunningham Road. Cubbon Park is close and there are smaller parks in Vasanth Nagar too. Some roads have heavy traffic, so walking is nicer during quieter hours.
I mostly come here for food and coffee. infinitea, La Couronne and Third Wave are easy picks, and there are several restaurants around Cunningham Road. After that, Cubbon Park or Church Street makes for a simple evening plan.
Cunningham Road has a strong central Bengaluru feel, and the cafes, offices, hospitals and parks around it help keep the area active. Property is not cheap here, but the location makes it interesting for people wanting a central address.
There is a lot to do nearby without travelling across the city. Cafes are everywhere, Cubbon Park is good for chilling, and Church Street is an easy weekend plan. Food can get expensive though, so budget properly.
Footfall is good around the main road because of offices, shops, cafes and restaurants. Places like Biggies Burger and the cafes bring people around, but parking is a headache and traffic slows deliveries at busy times.
Vaishnavi3
04 May 26
Family of four looking to shift within central Bangalore and confused between Cunningham Road and Richmond Town. Cunningham Road has Cubbon Park nearby and feels cleaner but parking is terrible and pubs make it noisy at night. Richmond Town has old Bangalore charm and good schools but water supply issues and Hosur Road traffic are real problems. Anyone who has actually lived in both areas with kids, which one is better for daily family life?
Kishore Hegde
11 May 26
Richmond Town all day for families 👨👩👧 👨👩👧 the school game is unbeatable, Bishop Cotton, Baldwin, Cathedral, Frank Anthony, all within walking distance...yes water tankers come 2-3 times a month in summer but every old Bangalore area has that issue. Cunningham Road has the noise from pubs after 10pm, not great with small kids 😴😴😴
Ajai A
29 Apr 26
Planning a weekend on Cunningham Road...I've seen so many new luxury spots and cafes opening up near Vasanth Nagar and UB City lately...but I'm not sure which ones are actually good. Is there a new brunch spot or some cool event happening this weekend that's worth checking out?
Yashika
04 May 26
i went to water monkey cafe last weekend and it was truly magical...u can also check out dolci for good italian food..head to champaca bookstore in vasanth nagar too if you're in the neighborhood..they've great collection and has a quiet vibe
Vivek Thakur
04 May 26
Daily Bakehouse is a good choice for a quick brunch. Toscano is an Italian-style restaurant and one of my favourites. For the weekend, Öz by Kebapçi is the best.
Greesha Mathur
11 May 26
La Couronne Patisserie on Cunningham Road is a hidden gem 🥐🥐🥐 weekend brunch has live music, beetroot bagel and white rose latte are 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Owner Sophia even gives complimentary cinnamon rolls sometimes. 😅😅😅 way better vibe than the big hotel buffets and easier on the wallet...
Shreya Tudu
29 Apr 26
Cunningham Road is looking very posh recently with so many new places opening up...I saw a few big luxury stores, new restaurants, and even some fancy clinics last weekend...since I’m planning to shift that side soon, I don’t want to miss any new spots. Has anyone visited any new spots? Please share your suggestions below and tell me if they're actually worth checking out...
Priyasha Barik
04 May 26
Don't miss Serious Slice if you’re a pizza snob.. it’s become the new go-to this year. The area is definitely becoming more European with these high-end Italian spots popping up. It’s way more relaxed than Indiranagar but with the same level of food quality:)
Shree Sai
04 May 26
As far as I know, Infinitea is one of the new cafes which is kind of close to my workplace. Yataii is another that is nearby.
Gayatri Arora
11 May 26
For luxury...UB City on Vittal Mallya Road is still top...Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Apple, all there...The Collective has Versace, Marc Jacobs and other big brands...but some t-shirts are 36,000 rs 😅😅😅 great for window shopping and spotting supercars 🏎️🏎️🏎️
irfan6
27 Apr 26
Cunningham Road is known for its tree lined roads and old time feel, but does that charm still remain? Some residents feel footpaths are getting damaged, trees are reducing, and regular maintainance is missing. Others say the area still looks better than many parts of the city. Is BBMP protecting what makes Cunningham Road special, or is its character slowly fading away?
Gurpreet Singh
29 Apr 26
Go stand on any ORR stretch or Whitefield main road...zero trees, no footpath, just dust. Cunningham Road still has rain trees and a walkable stretch near Cubbon Park side. Not 2010 level but still one of the greener roads in Bangalore. Don't panic, but don't ignore either!! 🤷🤷🤷
Jaya
30 Apr 26
compared to other areas, it is still better but not like it used to be before honestly..this year's heatwaves have made it obvious ig..the loss of even a few heritage trees on this road has spiked the temperature😣😣😣
Munawar Mhd
04 May 26
Cunningham Road still looks better than most areas, but yes, there are broken footpaths, tree loss, and uneven maintenance that are slowly affecting its old charm. So it’s more partly preserved than fully protected right now.
Rahul32
27 Apr 26
Cunningham Road has a 3.8 safety rating..but what is lowering the score? Some people say roads become quiet after office hours, and the area feels less active at night...others mention parking problems, crowded roadside spots, and trouble finding space. Daytime may feel fine, but evenings can be different. Are night safety and parking the real issues here, or is there another reason?
Madhumitha G
29 Apr 26
One resident posted on reddit directly, saying she doesn't feel safe at nights because of the pubs. That's the answer. Daytime it's premium, nighttime it's a pub exit zone. Drunk arguments near parking spots, loud crowd spilling onto roads. Too many bars, zero crowd management.😠😠😠
Pratik Kumar Parida
30 Apr 26
the area is super safe and busy during the day but feels deserted and oddly quiet at night...plus, with more commercial hubs opening, the roadside is always choked with delivery bikes and haphazardly parked cars..so rating is bound to drop😕😕
Istiyak S
04 May 26
The area is generally quite near office hours and the area is quite cluttered.
sunitasingh6
22 Apr 26
My lease on Cunningham Road is up for renewal next month and the landlord is straightaway asking for a 10% hike. I have been staying here for 3 yrs and every year the increase keeps getting higher...with the new rent rules and deposit cap changes in 2026, I want to know if other tenants in this area are also facing the same kind of hike or is there any chance to negotiate.
Guruprasad K
27 Apr 26
Same story here my landlord asked flat 10% 😤 3 years, zero complaints, always paid on time...told him I'll move out, suddenly came down to 6%. They don't want vacancy in this market, use that as leverage 💪
Pratima Sethi
29 Apr 26
wait did you get a 90 day notice? Under the new Karnataka Rent Act rules for 2026, they can’t just drop a hike on you a month before renewal. They need to give you a proper 3 month heads-up in writing. If they didn't, you have a right to negotiate girl
Raja Kumar
04 May 26
10% hikes are quite common across Bangalore now, even in central areas like Richmond Town, with typical increases of 5–10% and sometimes 10–15% in high-demand zones.
Praneel
21 Apr 26
I stay near Cunningham Road and last summer was really bad with water coming at odd times and the air feeling heavy and dusty most days...this year the heat has already started...BWSSB is saying no water problem this time but some areas are already struggling and the air quality has been pretty bad this April too. Anyone else living around Cunningham Road, how is your water and air situation this summer compared to last year?
Neethu Sharma
22 Apr 26
AQI going bad is not some mystery...count the number of construction sites within 1 km of Cunningham Road. Metro work, building demolitions, road digging, plus all the luxury apartment projects coming up...none of them cover their sites or sprinkle water on debris. We're breathing cement dust daily. BBMP should fine these builders but nobody cares🤷 🤷 🤷 🤷
Jiya Khuntia
27 Apr 26
its horrible this year compared to last one..the heat is also unbearable..and so is the water situation...the real issue is the groundwater. Most of the old bungalow borewells in the cunningham road have finally hit rock bottom. If your building depends on a borewell to supplement Cauvery you’re in for a rough May dude...
Anish Sarangi
04 May 26
You’re not imagining it. This summer does feel a bit worse; AQI in Richmond Town has frequently been in the 100–140 range, and citywide dust/pollution has increased due to heat and construction.
Neha Kapoor
20 Apr 26
Staying near Cunningham Road and every time I have a flight I have to start 2 hrs early because of that Hebbal and Bellary Road traffic...they have been saying Blue Line metro will connect to airport soon...first it was Dec 2026, then they said Silk Board to KR Puram section by end of 2026, and actual airport stretch pushed to 2027...even trial runs are getting delayed because depot work is not done. Has anyone been tracking the real progress? Will this actually happen or is it going to be another 2028-29 story?
Shreyas H
22 Apr 26
I drive on ORR daily and the pillars and station structures are genuinely coming up fast...BEML has started delivering coaches too. This is not a paper project anymore, the physical work is visible everywhere. Yes deadlines keep shifting but the project is not stuck. I'd say late 2027 for full airport connectivity is realistic. Not perfect but it's moving...
Vivek Shankar
27 Apr 26
honestly just stick to the KIA-7 Vayu Vajra or the train from Cantonment Station...the blue line is basically a 2028 life goal at this point.. Even when it opens, the switch at KR Puram or Nagawara with heavy luggage is going to be a hassle
Souvik Narayan
04 May 26
Realistically, it will open but with delays, and the ORR stretch may come by the end of 2026, while full airport connectivity is now expected only around mid to late 2027.
Ruchi Singh
20 Apr 26
I browsed through some of the property sites, and all are showing Cunningham Road starting from 14k per sq ft but when I actually called a few brokers last week, they were quoting anywhere between 17k to 25k depending on the building and floor...one guy even said 31k for a newer project near Embassy Palace side. The online rates and what brokers actually tell you on call are very different. Anyone who recently bought or enquired in Cunningham Road area, what numbers are you hearing from brokers on ground?
Gaurav Prabhu
22 Apr 26
Brokers always quote high on call to test how serious you are...the actual registration value and deal closing price is always 15-20% below what they first tell you...if a broker says 25k, the real deal will close around 20-21k. Never take the first number seriously. Ask for recent registration data from the sub-registrar office, that tells you the real picture.
Prathika Goel
27 Apr 26
It's the Cunningham Tax.. you're not just buying a house.. you're buying the fact that you're 2 mins from Golf Club and 5 mins from MG Road. my advice..don't trust the 'starting from' prices. Those are usually for the ground floor or a compact unit facing a wall. If you want a higher floor or a view of the greenery...add 2k-3k easily
Subaah Suresh
04 May 26
What brokers quoted is closer to reality, as Cunningham Road deals are typically happening around premium projects, going even higher, while online listings often show lower starting prices that don’t reflect actual transactions.
Cunningham Road is a well-connected area in Bangalore with a mix of commercial and residential spaces. It offers easy access to MG Road (3km), Shivaji Nagar (1.5km), Cubbon Park (2km). This area has family-friendly neighbourhood with reputed schools, hospitals, shops, cafes, and parks nearby. Traffic congestion during peak hours, connectivity via metro and bus facility. Overall, it is a premium and convenient locality and well-suited for long-term living and investment.