Lucknow Real Estate Surges as City Leads UP RERA Registrations in 2025

Lucknow’s real estate market is consolidating its position as one of the most active in Uttar Pradesh. Data released by the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) shows that the state capital led the project registration tally in the first eight months of 2025. Of the 208 projects registered across the state until August, Lucknow accounted for the highest number, outpacing other cities in terms of fresh project launches.

The growth reflects not only increased compliance with RERA but also a deeper demand cycle supported by infrastructure expansion, planned urban development, and evolving buyer demographics. While Gautam Budh Nagar continues to attract the largest investments and high-rise projects, Lucknow’s growth is broader, spanning plotted developments, integrated townships, and mid-to-premium housing.

According to UP RERA’s August 2025 bulletin, registrations reached an all-time monthly high of 60 new projects. This surge is linked to developers targeting launches ahead of the festive season. Lucknow, with its consistent pace of new filings, is now positioned as the state’s most reliable market for residential absorption.

The city’s growth pattern differs from NCR-linked markets, where large-format high-rise apartments dominate. In Lucknow, demand is balanced between affordable, mid-segment, and lifestyle-oriented projects. The presence of a steady base of government employees, professionals, small business owners, and NRIs ensures that demand is largely end-user driven, reducing speculative volatility.

Infrastructure expansion has played a decisive role in accelerating Lucknow’s real estate market. Several key projects are reshaping demand corridors:

- Lucknow Metro Expansion: The East-West corridor, under development, is expected to ease congestion in dense parts of the old city while enhancing connectivity to emerging residential clusters. - Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway (Awadh Expressway): This six-lane highway, once complete, will cut travel time between the two cities to under an hour. Residential hubs along Sultanpur Road and Amar Shaheed Path are witnessing land price appreciation as a result. - Kisan Path (Outer Ring Road): This project is opening up peripheral areas for large-format township development. By distributing traffic flow and improving logistics, it is also supporting industrial and warehousing expansion, indirectly strengthening housing demand.

Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has supported the city’s real estate momentum through planned urban clusters. Projects like IT City near Sultanpur Road and large-scale townships in Gomti Nagar Extension and Amar Shaheed Path are changing the character of the city’s residential landscape.

Developers are increasingly adopting the integrated township model, which combines housing with schools, hospitals, and retail. Examples include Sushant Golf City and Ekana Sportz City, which have demonstrated high absorption due to their end-to-end living ecosystem. These developments have also pushed average ticket sizes upward as buyers prefer complete lifestyle packages over standalone housing units.

Gomti Nagar Extension: Premium city extension with metro links and civic infrastructure. Prices rose 79% (2020–25), driven by strong 3–4 BHK demand and high resale value. Sushant Golf City: Township-led hub on Amar Shaheed Path with golf, schools, and healthcare. Values up 69% in five years, attracting both investors and end-users. Sultanpur Road: Expressway-driven corridor with affordable entry points. Prices grew 68% (2020–25), popular among first-time buyers and township developers. Amar Shaheed Path: Peri-urban expressway zone suited for villas and large housing. Property values rose 55% in five years, with speculative but connectivity-backed demand.

These four corridors define Lucknow’s growth pattern, with each attracting a specific buyer base. While Gomti Nagar Extension and Sushant Golf City are premium hubs, Sultanpur Road and Amar Shaheed Path are positioned as value markets for long-term investors.

Few RERA-Approved Projects: - Emaar Elite Oasis – Gomti Nagar Extension - Rishita Mulberry Heights – Ready-to-move units - Omaxe Metro City & Amrit Heights – Luxury and mid-segment homes - Ekana Ontario Lucknow (UPRERAPRJ845716): Inside Ekana Sportz City, premium 3 & 4 BHK units - Jashn Elevate: Township development with 50+ amenities - Rishita Manhattan: High-rise luxury tower positioned as a modern landmark - Eldeco Trinity (UPRERAPRJ787868): Premium development targeting high-net-worth buyers

These projects highlight the diversity of offerings, ranging from affordable community housing to luxury skyscrapers. The wide spectrum ensures market depth, making Lucknow less vulnerable to sharp slowdowns.

Lucknow’s real estate market is no longer viewed as secondary to NCR or Tier-1 metros. With steady RERA registrations, robust infrastructure projects, and diversified housing formats, the city has established itself as one of the most stable and opportunity-rich markets in North India. The challenge ahead lies in ensuring timely project completions, effective urban infrastructure execution, and balanced pricing to sustain momentum. If these are managed well, Lucknow could see its absorption and pricing growth continue at 9–11% CAGR over the next five years, aligning it with emerging metro peers such as Pune, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad.