Defence Colony
45 feet of plot frontage (compared to 30 feet in GK) gives every home abundant natural light and 4 parking slots — a distinctive advantage lawyers, industrialists, and senior professionals pay for. One of South Delhi’s most liquid markets for resale and new builder floors.
Colony guide · Updated 2026
How prices have moved

From our own first-hand work in the South Delhi market: percentages only, no rates. A quiet year usually means little was available, not that values fell. This does not value any property and is not advice.
Defence Colony, on the ground
Defence Colony in brief
- Who buys
- Lawyers, industrialists, business owners, senior professionals, NRIs
- What it is like
- Lawyer-heavy, wide plots, court-adjacent, super-fast liquid
- Plot sizes
- 217, 325, 333, 900 sq yd
- Selling speed
- Super Fast (9/10)
- Circle rate category
- Category B
Selling speed is our own reading of how quickly a well-priced house here finds a buyer.
Near Defence Colony
- Fortis Escorts~2–4 km
- AIIMS~2–4 km
- Max Saket~5–8 km
- Holy Family~2–4 km
- Sir Ganga Ram~8–12 km
- Bluebells School~2–4 km
- Summer Fields~2–4 km
- DPS Mathura Road
- Modern School
Strong cardiac access via Fortis Escorts. AIIMS close via Ring Road.
Preferred by families for Bluebells and Summer Fields proximity.
The layout of Defence Colony
Tap to open full sizeBoundaries are indicative and may not be exact. For precise boundaries, see the official municipal records.
Where Defence Colony is
Defence Colony is centrally located in South Delhi with excellent connectivity to Lodi Road, the Ring Road, and multiple metro stations. One of the most accessible South Delhi colonies from all parts of Delhi.
- Defence Colony MarketWalking distance
- Lodhi Garden~3–5 km
- Khan Market~4–6 km
- Select Citywalk~5–8 km
- AIIMS~4–6 km
- Chanakya Puri~5–8 km
- IGI Airport~15–20 km
- Noida~12–16 km
- The Grey Beard officePanchsheel Park
More about Defence Colony
Who buys in Defence Colony
Defence Colony’s proximity to the courts makes it the number one choice for lawyers — both for buying and renting. Many law firms also operate offices from within the colony. Beyond the legal community, the colony attracts industrialists, business owners, senior professionals, doctors, NRIs, and senior bureaucrats. Originally allotted to defence personnel, the colony is now thoroughly mixed. A distinctive advantage is the plot dimensions — typical plot frontage is 45 feet wide (compared to 30 feet in GK), which allows abundant natural light into homes and space for 4 parking slots per property.
Roads are wide throughout. NRI buyers are consistent. Proximity to Chanakya Puri embassies drives expat rental demand as well. As a large colony, inventory comes and goes regularly — this is One of South Delhi’s most liquid markets for resale and new builder floors.
Selling in Defence Colony
Defence Colony is a super-fast market — correctly priced properties sell within weeks. The colony’s size means regular inventory flow, giving both buyers and sellers good market data to work with. Interior lanes command premiums over main road plots — quieter setting, less traffic. Beyond location, the key pricing variables are road width, plot frontage, and construction quality for builder floors. For bungalows, location and road frontage are the primary drivers.
If you are considering a collaboration, work with an established builder with a proven record in South Delhi. Grey Beard advises on choosing the builder. Grey Beard’s approach: accurate pricing, broad buyer outreach, and every rupee through banking channels. Grey Beard does not publish pricing online — contact us for current market guidance.
Current rates
Rates in Defence Colony move with the market, so we do not publish them. Ask us and we share current guidance for your property. It takes two minutes.
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