Does good transport links, good
schools, abundance of shopping, restaurants and recreational activities make
Nugegoda the ideal suburbia?
Introduction and History
Nugegoda has become almost a synonym with the
urbanization that is sweeping Sri Lanka amidst the recent real estate boom. The
town which amounted to a very small town in the recent past, has grown tenfold
in the last few years to become an area that hosts prime real estate.
Known as Dimbulgas Handiya in the past, the
name “Nugegoda” is assumed to come from the term “Nugen Egoda”. It was known to
be largely a very flat landscape with marshlands. Today, Nugegoda is a bustling
urban center with a large basis of affluent middle-class residents and a high
influx of people on a daily basis.
The High-level road which connects the
Sabaragamuwa and surrounding areas has played a key role in Nugegoda becoming
an urban center of the Western province. As a gateway to Colombo, Nugegoda
attracts a large number of visitors, both as travelers that are passing through
as well as those intending to access the many amenities the urban center has to
offer.
Nugegoda is also famous for its iconic Bo tree
after which the Bo gaha junction has been named.
Population in Nugegoda
The population around Nugegoda region is approximately 36,326 according
to the figures in 2012 when Nugegoda, Pagoda and Gangodawila is calculated
together.
This figure is bound to have grown in the last 5 years and the current
figure must be viewed in comparison with numbers from 2017 listing the
approximate figures of Colombo (648,034), Mount Lavinia (219,827), Pita Kotte
(118,179) and Maharagama (66,576).
House Prices
Despite crime rates increasing, the real estate
property market for housing and land properties in A house for sale in Nugegoda averages around 45.5M for a 4-bedroom house
and the average price for a 3-bedroom house is set at 26 Million, which is a
19.6% decrease from last year.
Land for sale in Nugegoda is also on high demand, rising up to 2.5 million
per perch which is a 13.6% increase. This is indicative of the direction in
which land for sale in Nugegoda is heading, supplemented by many new apartments
and luxury living complexes being built in the region. Nugegoda is currently a
popular choice for property searching with it being the 3rdmost
searched location for rentals and 7th for sales.
According to the recent survey conducted by LankaPropertyWeb.com, when
deciding a place to stay people made their choices based on the neighborhood
and distance to work. Nugegoda is a location and a setting where both these
factors are fulfilled thus making it an ideal region to establish residency.
Schools and Institutions
Nugegoda houses some of the top tier schools in
the country, both in terms of National and
The likes of Lyceum International, St. Johns College, Anula College, Samudradevi
Balika Vidyalaya, Sujatha Vidyalaya lay claim to the schools and Sakya and
Rotary plays a large role as institutions. Nugegoda has a perfect mixture of
national and international schools giving parents the perfect set of options to
choose from.
Nugegoda is also close to University of Sri Jayawardenapura and the Open
University of Sri Lanka, providing a higher education outlet as well.
Amenities and Shopping
It also houses some of the island’s premier
fashion and clothing ranges which gains millions of people especially in the seasonal
times. Nolimit, Glitz, Manjari, Kelly Felder, Cool Planet, House of Gifts are
amidst large collection of stores dedicated to apparel and fashion.
The Nugegoda supermarket also houses a large collection of vendors and
the town is equipped with many Keells and FoodCity outlets, providing easy and
quick access to shopping needs.
Restaurants
A very significant number of fine dining restaurants are based in the
region as well as fast food ventures such as McDonalds, KFC, Burger King, Steam
Boat, Jade, Fab, Green Cabin with more being added in the future.
Recreation
The recent addition of a wetland park
(previously known as the Weli park) has proven to be an
Healthcare and Hospital
In terms of the healthcare of the region, there are many diverse yet
quality options. The presence of a number of private healthcare providers such
Ceymed & Winlanka and the proximity of Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital and the
Kalubowila hospital, makes Nugegoda one of the few places in Sri Lanka with access
to high quality health care 24x7.
Distance and Transport
Nugegoda is only about 9.5 Kilometers away from reaching the heart of
Colombo. By bus, this
Although the traffic can cause delays it is still a very short drive
thus enabling in most times, a quick access to the Colombo region.
Why Nugegoda is still a better
Option?
With prices going up, any property that you choose to invest your money
in will increase in massively value in the coming years. Therefore, despite the
crime rates rising, Nugegoda is still a very attractive proposition just on a monetary
note.
The resident community around Nugegoda is also rapidly on the change.
This is due to more and more young professionals moving in which is undoubtedly
transforming the community. The surrounding parks and leisure options provide
ample room for relaxation. Furthermore, Nugegoda as a transportation hub
provides access to a quick getaway to any corner of Sri Lanka.
