Besant Nagar
Avg. Rate
₹ 7,509/sq. ft
Locality Rating
7.2/10
Besant-Nagar is a locality in Chennai, Chennai District, and its PIN code is 600090. It is situated on the southern part of the city and is known for its scenic views of the Bay of Bengal. The locality is home to several residential and commercial areas, with a mix of old and new buildings. The area is well-connected to other parts of the city through a network of roads and public transportation. The district of Chennai is where Besant-Nagar falls under, and it is a part of the larger Chennai Metropolitan Area. The locality has a diverse population with a mix of cultures and lifestyles. The area is also close to several beaches and other tourist attractions, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors.
Region
Besant Nagar
City
Chennai
District
Chennai
State
Tamil Nadu
Pincode
600090
Population
25,143
Schools
5
Nearest Airport
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Neighbourhood Insights by
The Good
Elliot's Beach (Besant Nagar Beach) — Chennai's cleanest and most socially active beachfront — is the locality's defining lifestyle asset
Dense F&B, boutique retail, and cultural scene on 3rd Avenue rivals any premium locality in South India
Low-rise residential character, cul-de-sac streets, and Theosophical Society green buffer make it Chennai's quietest premium neighbourhood
Strong NRI and expat demand; high-quality furnished rental market with consistent yields
The Bad
Saline soil and proximity to the sea accelerate exterior wall weathering; annual maintenance costs are above the city average
Weekend beach traffic generates severe parking shortage and noise along the beachfront stretches
Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms strictly limit new construction within 500 m of the high-tide line
Aurum Price Index for Besant nagar
Normalized to 100 · Oct 2020 baseline
Timeline
Aurum Price Index is based on 10 parameters:
Property Listing Trends
(12%)
RERA Inventory & Sales Velocity
(13%)
IGR Transaction Data
(15%)
Rental Yield
(10%)
Pollution & Environment
(08%)
Infrastructure & Connectivity
(13%)
Social Infrastructure
(08%)
Crimes & Safety
(08%)
Political Stability
(06%)
Corruption & ease of doing business
(07%)
Rates and Trends
Timeline
Average Rate
₹ 7,509/sq. ft
Average Price Range
₹ 2,250 – 23,300
Trend (5Y)
▲ 68.4%
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