If you are looking at flats in Lake Town or flats in Bangur Avenue, you are looking at two of the best-known residential addresses on VIP Road. This guide explains how the area is laid out, what to check when you buy there, and why many buyers also look a little further along the road at Kestopur.
Where Lake Town and Bangur Avenue sit
VIP Road (officially Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue) runs from Ultadanga to the airport. Travelling along it you pass Lake Town, then Bangur Avenue, then Dum Dum Park, then Kestopur, followed by Baguiati and Teghoria. Lake Town also connects to Salt Lake via the Lake Town Bailey Bridge, and Kestopur now has its own link through the Salt Lake–Kestopur Bridge, opened in September 2022.
That means Lake Town, Bangur Avenue and Kestopur are neighbouring pockets on the same road. They share access to the airport and to Salt Lake, but differ in the type of housing on offer.
What buyers typically find in Lake Town and Bangur Avenue
- Established neighbourhoods: well-settled streets, markets and schools already in place.
- A mix of building ages: many listings are resale flats or in older buildings, and the choice of brand-new projects can be limited.
- Varied configurations: you will see 1, 2 and 3 BHK flats, and some larger ones, depending on the building.
Prices depend on the age of the building, the size of the flat and the floor, so compare current listings rather than relying on a general figure.
Lake Town and Bangur Avenue vs Kestopur
| Lake Town and Bangur Avenue | Kestopur | |
|---|---|---|
| Position on VIP Road | Closer to the Ultadanga end | Further along towards Baguiati and the airport |
| Typical housing | Established neighbourhoods with many resale and older flats | Newer apartment projects, including ready-to-move options |
| Link to Salt Lake | Lake Town Bailey Bridge | Salt Lake–Kestopur Bridge (opened September 2022) |
| Airport | Via VIP Road | Roughly 6–7 km via VIP Road |
| Budget | Compare current listings. Varies by building age, size and floor | Krishna Group's starting prices run from ₹26 lakhs (1 BHK) to ₹62 lakhs (3 BHK) |
These are general observations to help you start your search. Visit each area and compare real listings before deciding.
What to check before buying a flat there
- Building age and condition: look for seepage, cracks and the state of the lift and staircase, and ask when major repairs were last done.
- Ownership paperwork: for resale flats, have a lawyer verify the title deeds, the chain of ownership, mutation and municipal tax receipts.
- Sanctioned plan: check that the flat matches the sanctioned plan and has no unauthorised extensions.
- Society dues: get a no-dues confirmation for maintenance and utilities.
- Parking and access: older buildings may have limited parking, so confirm what comes with the flat.
- Total cost: include stamp duty, registration, brokerage and any renovation.
Our guide to resale vs new flats goes deeper on the legal checks.
A nearby alternative: new flats in Kestopur
If you like the VIP Road location but want a newer building, it is worth seeing what Kestopur offers. Krishna Lakeview at Rabindrapally is about 5 minutes from VIP Road and Salt Lake, with 1, 2 and 3 BHK homes that are ready to move and offered with no GST. Krishna Shivangan at Tarulia and Krishna Kamdhenu at Barowaritala are also ready to move. Read our Kestopur buyer's guide or the wider North Kolkata guide to compare.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bangur Avenue near Kestopur?
Both lie along VIP Road, with Dum Dum Park between them, so they are neighbouring pockets on the same road. Travel time depends on traffic.
Are flats in Lake Town expensive?
Prices vary with the age of the building, the size of the flat and the floor. Compare current listings in Lake Town with those in nearby areas like Kestopur to see what fits your budget.
Can I find new flats near Lake Town and Bangur Avenue?
Newer projects are more common a little further along VIP Road. Krishna Group has five developments in Kestopur, including ready-to-move homes at Krishna Lakeview, Krishna Shivangan and Krishna Kamdhenu.
See a Krishna Group home in Kestopur
Call +91 91644 89774 or book a site visit to see the flats for yourself.
Krishna Group has been building homes in Kolkata since 1988 and has completed 40+ projects. Our five current developments – Krishna Paradise, Krishna Kamdhenu, Krishna Shivangan, Krishna Lakeview and Krishna Heights – are all in Kestopur.
