Samanabad Lahore Area Guide: Roundabouts, Schools, Markets and House Prices

Samanabad is a long-established residential neighbourhood in west-central Lahore, organised around Main Boulevard, Poonch Road and Ghazali Road with three roundabouts, an Orange Line station and a dense mix of schools, banks and markets.

Samanabad is a mature, densely built neighbourhood in west-central Lahore, organised around three main roads (Main Boulevard, Poonch Road and Ghazali Road) and three roundabouts known locally as the first, second and third gol chakkar (Wikipedia). It has its own Orange Line station on Multan Road. In Houseplot's indicative price data (Jun–Aug 2026), a 5 marla house averages roughly 2.9–3.4 crore and a 10 marla house roughly 4.0–4.6 crore.

Where Samanabad is and what it connects to

The neighbourhood is Union Council 106 in Samanabad Tehsil, with its UC office on Ghazali Road (Wikipedia). It also gives its name to the wider Samanabad administrative zone, one of ten zones of the Lahore metropolitan area, created in 2017 with 30 union councils (Wikipedia: Samanabad Town). That zone includes Gulshan-e-Ravi, Ichhra, Islamia Park, Muhammadpura and parts of Allama Iqbal Town.

Samanabad borders Allama Iqbal Town (Wikipedia: Allama Iqbal Town) and sits beside Multan Road.

Transport links:

• Orange Line. Samanabad has its own station between Bund Road and Gulshan-e-Ravi on the Multan Road section (Wikipedia). The line opened on 25 October 2020.
• Samanabad underpass. The LDA announced on 2 August 2023 that it had been completed and opened to traffic; the design was changed to save 78 trees (ProPakistani).
• Multan Road. A 2012 widening plan identified 27 kanals of land needed at Samanabad Mor (Express Tribune).

Layout: roads and roundabouts

Samanabad is easiest to understand through its three gol chakkars (Wikipedia):

Main Boulevard carries the big bank branches. Poonch Road has event halls, more banks and the NADRA regional office. Ghazali Road has the union council office.

Property types and indicative prices

Samanabad is almost fully built. Expect older family houses, many on 5 and 10 marla plots, with shops and offices along Poonch Road and Main Boulevard. Vacant plots are rare.

Houseplot's indicative price data (Jun–Aug 2026), as ±7% ranges:

Plot price data for Samanabad isn't available yet. The narrow gap between our 5 and 10 marla house ranges suggests 5 marla houses on busy roads carry a location premium. Treat the ranges as a starting point.

The British revenue marla is 272.25 sq ft and 20 marla make a kanal (Wikipedia). Older Samanabad files may differ, so compare square feet.

Schools, hospitals and mosques

Samanabad has one of the densest lists of schools of any area we cover. Wikipedia lists 25 institutions (Wikipedia), including:

Niazi Hospital is the only hospital named in our source. Larger hospitals are a drive away, so factor that in for elderly family members.

Markets, banks and landmarks

• Markets: Main Market of Samanabad, an Automobile Market, Mozang Meat Market near the 2nd roundabout, and Rizvi Market (the old video market).
• Food: Sheikhoo Restaurant, one of the older names in the area, plus bakeries such as Butt Sweets, Gourmet, Shezan and Bundu Khan.
• Banks: Habib Bank, Allied, Bank Alfalah and Standard Chartered on Main Boulevard; HabibMetro, NBP, Bank of Punjab, Meezan, Bank AL Habib and UBL on Poonch Road.
• Landmarks: Tomb of Zeb-un-Nisa on Main Boulevard, Doongi Ground, the post office, the NADRA regional office on Poonch Road and the Samanabad Sports Arena.

All from Wikipedia.

Commute

Who Samanabad suits

• Families with school-age children, given the number of schools within walking or short driving distance.
• Orange Line commuters to the old city and the railway station.
• Buyers who prefer an old, close-knit neighbourhood with markets, mosques and banks on foot.

It suits less well if you want parking space, wide streets or a gated scheme.

Red flags when buying in Samanabad

1. Illegal commercial use. In July 2026 the LDA sealed properties for illegal commercial use in Samanabad and other areas (ProPakistani). Confirm permitted use before paying for a "commercial" house.
2. Road widening. Homes near Samanabad Mor and Multan Road may be affected by future road works. Ask the LDA whether the plot falls in any road-widening line.
3. Old structures and shared walls. Many houses are decades old and closely packed. Inspect before you buy.
4. Multiple heirs. Older family houses often have several legal heirs. Make sure every heir signs, or a court succession certificate is in place.
5. Record check. Search the PLRA record by CNIC or khewat (ProPakistani) and have a lawyer review the registered deed.

How to verify a property in Samanabad: step by step

1. Get the exact address. Street, house number and nearest roundabout. Samanabad addresses are often described by gol chakkar, which is too vague for a sale deed.
2. Search the land record online. Use the PLRA search by district, tehsil and area, then CNIC, name or khewat (ProPakistani).
3. Ask about road lines. For houses near Samanabad Mor or Multan Road, ask the LDA whether the plot falls in any road-widening line.
4. Check use. For shops and offices on Poonch Road or Main Boulevard, confirm commercial status with the LDA.
5. Confirm heirs. Older family houses often have several heirs. Get every signature or a succession certificate.
6. Inspect the house. Shared walls, old wiring and drainage are common issues.
7. Pay by bank and keep receipts.

Documents to ask for

Living in Samanabad: what buyers weigh

Samanabad works for families who want everything on foot. Schools, banks, bakeries, mosques and a NADRA office are all inside the neighbourhood. The Orange Line station gives a quick ride north to Anarkali and Lahore Junction or south to Thokar.

The trade-offs are density and parking. Streets are narrow, plots are tightly built, and event halls on Poonch Road bring evening traffic.

In our data, a 5 marla house in Samanabad (about 2.91–3.35 crore) costs a little more than in Allama Iqbal Town (about 2.46–2.82 crore), while a 10 marla house (about 3.99–4.59 crore) costs slightly less. If you need more space, Samanabad's 10 marla stock can be good value for a central address.

This guide is general information; confirm land use with the LDA and title with PLRA/a lawyer before you pay.

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