Thomson is a relatively narrow area stretching from Novena in the Central Region of Singapore up north till Sembawang.

[2] The convenient location, due as its proximity and the ease of access to the Central Area, popular schools, parks and other parts of Singapore; combined with an aesthetic environment that is near forest and reservoirs tends to make property prices in the area significantly higher than other parts of Singapore.

[citation needed] Due to this fact, a large number of condominiums can be found in Thomson as well.

The low rise housing in the area is notable and this stretches from MacRitchie Reservoir to the Peirce Reservoirs, consisting of neighbourhoods like the Thomson Ridge area, the Little Canada area and Venus drive, and goes up to Jalan Rebana and passing through the junction of Ang Mo Kio towards Seraya Crescent, Nemesu Avenue, Casuarina Road and Jalan Leban, arching at the Thomson Hills and Happy Park areas and culminating at the Teacher's Estate which lies along Yio Chu Kang road.

There is a variety of popular food establishments, such as roti prata shops, cafes, bars, and eateries, along the main road which runs through the area.