The Belcher's
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real estate, Residential property |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong Island , Hong Kong |
| Products | Residential apartments, Retail space (The Westwood shopping mall) |
| Website | www |
The Belcher's () is a gated residential complex situated in Shek Tong Tsui, on Hong Kong Island. This development consists of six towers constructed over two stages, finalized in 2000 and 2001. The name derives from the nearby Belcher's Street, which honors Sir Edward Belcher, a British naval commander. The estate combines living spaces with commercial areas, featuring The Westwood shopping mall as part of its retail offerings.
Features
Towers 5 and 6 rise to 63 floors each; Towers 1 and 2 contain 61 floors; while Towers 3 and 8 have 59 floors apiece.[1] Amenities include parking facilities, swimming pools, and an on-site retail center.
Situated at 89 Pok Fu Lam Road, The Belcher's enjoys convenient access to multiple educational institutions, including the University of Hong Kong. Residents benefit from direct connectivity to the HKU station on the MTR Island line.[2]
By 2011, two of the towers reached heights of 227 meters, placing them as the 28th and 29th tallest structures in Hong Kong. Another pair stands at 221 meters, ranking 30th and 31st, while the remaining two towers measure 214 meters, holding positions as the 38th and 39th tallest buildings.[3]
Demographics
According to the 2016 by-census, the estate housed a population of 6,908 residents, with a median age of 39.2 years.
In popular culture
In the video game Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, The Belcher's serves as the headquarters for The Sharps Clan.
See also
- Belcher (constituency), a district council constituency within Central and Western District covering this locale
- List of tallest buildings in Hong Kong
- HKU station, an MTR station that provides service to The Belcher's