1256 Markham Rd
1256 Markham Rd is in Woburn North. A 29‑storey building with 644 homes is under review 236 m away.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 29-storey building with 644 homes is under review, 236 m away.
- Car thefts in Woburn North were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 1256 Markham Rd
7 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): seven in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's more than at 95% of Toronto addresses.
In progress
- 117-storey building920 Progress Ave and 1 more address · 93 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built784 homes56,803 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Redevelopment of the lands consisting of, a 17-storey mixed use building containing apartment dwelling units intended for seniors, and a dedicated daycare/pre-school facility. The development will be phased. A 2-storey community…Public notice · Jul 31, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 920 - 930 Progress Avenue. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 26 158478 ESC 24 OZ · submitted May 11, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
- 2Site plan1250 Markham Rd · 160 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Amendment to Site Plan Control Application No. 15 204840 ESC 38 SAFile 23 227285 ESC 24 SA · submitted Nov 17, 2023 · City record and how to comment - 3Minor variance1221 Markham Rd · 196 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment refused it on Dec 8, 2021. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a mixed-use development consisting of three residential towers having heights of 21, 27 and 30 storeys, containing 879 dwelling units in total.File A0347/21SC · submitted Oct 21, 2021 · look it up on the City’s Application Information Centre
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Safety near 1256 Markham Rd
Police recorded 111 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at 90% of Toronto addresses. The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Woburn North compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 16 near this address | 41% higher317 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 near this address | About the same63 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 64 near this address | About the same769 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 8 near this address | About the same77 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 16 near this address | About the same181 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Woburn North
Traffic safety
4 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians. Most were on Ellesmere Rd and Markham Rd. Woburn North ranks 58th in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Ellesmere Rd at Dolly Varden Blvd · Motorcyclist, seriously injured · Apr 13, 2026 · 446 m
- Ellesmere Rd at Markham Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jul 30, 2025 · 409 m
- Ellesmere Rd at Markham Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Mar 13, 2025 · 398 m
- Ellesmere Rd at Markham Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Oct 4, 2023 · 396 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | Woburn North, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 8 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 8 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 38 | 290 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
03Getting around from 1256 Markham Rd
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 5.8 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by the 102, 134, 902, 903 and 95 buses, with about 2,234 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Guildwood GO, 3.9 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 88 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 1,153 | 7.9 | more than most routes |
| 134 | 212 | 3.6 | fewer than most routes |
| 902 | 338 | 5.2 | more than most routes |
| 903 | 336 | 4.9 | more than most routes |
| 95 | 793 | 8.2 | more than most routes |
| 38 | 600 | 7.1 | more than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
04Schools and child care near 1256 Markham Rd
The closest public and Catholic schools. They may not be the ones assigned to this address; check with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) or Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Secondary schools
Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Z3 Education Centre School, Talenta Academy, Advanced Christian Academy, Advanced Christian Academy (Renamed). Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 13, 2025: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 15, 2025: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 1256 Markham Rd
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is Centennial Recreation Centre-Scarborough, 623 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Strides Toronto · 100 Consilium Pl, Suite 102 · 273 m
- Woburn Collegiate Institute · 2222 Ellesmere Rd · 455 m
- Woburn Park-Scarborough · basketball court, outdoor dry pad, playground · 50 Dormington Dr · 538 m
- Centennial Recreation Centre-Scarborough · wi-fi · 1967 Ellesmere Rd · 623 m
- Confederation Park · basketball court, dog off-leash area, outdoor dry pad, outdoor fitness equipment · 250 Dolly Varden Blvd · 663 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
Park projects nearby
- Confederation Park New Skatepark
The City is adding a new skatepark in Confederation Park.In progress · 535 m - Woburn Park Playground Improvements & New Skate Spot
The City is improving the playground and adding a skate spot in Woburn Park.In progress · 625 m - New Park on Brimorton Drive
A new park is coming to Brimorton Drive. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress · 718 m
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
06The building at 1256 Markham Rd
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 1256 Markham Rd.
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
07What can be built at 1256 Markham Rd
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
08Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Kalyug Scarborough Indian & Hakka Cocktail Bar (take-out or food shop), Bendale Daymoon Restaurant (restaurant or bar), CSN Advantage Collision (auto repair or garage), and 3 more.
SA Scarborough Hotel Program (436 m).
All new business licences in Woburn North (6)
- Kalyug Scarborough Indian & Hakka Cocktail Bar · Take-out or food shop · 820 Markham Rd · 1468 m · licensed Oct 5, 2026
- Bendale Daymoon Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 3264 Lawrence Ave E · 2491 m · licensed Sep 23, 2026
- CSN Advantage Collision · Auto repair or garage · 10 Estate Dr · 449 m · licensed Sep 17, 2026
- Jim's Automotive Repair · Auto repair or garage · 1950 Ellesmere Rd · 632 m · licensed Sep 16, 2026
- Lazeez Shawarma · Restaurant or bar · 2060 Ellesmere Rd · 382 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
- Angara India & Hakka Scarborough · Restaurant or bar · 3482 Lawrence Ave E · 2237 m · licensed Sep 2, 2026
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown), POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
55 tickets in 2025 on Markham Rd between numbers 1206 and 1306: 34 for other parking offences, 20 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,068 service requests came from postal area M1H, which includes 1256 Markham Rd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 172 | |
| Property standards | 117 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 114 | |
| Tree pruning | 102 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 94 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 85 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
09Risks and environment at 1256 Markham Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 13 tests, Mar 26, 2014 to Oct 28, 2023
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Woburn North
Woburn North had 26,580 residents in 2021. The median household income was $74,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 46% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 32% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 28% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Gujarati (9.2%), Tamil (9.2%) and Cantonese (4.4%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Scarborough | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | +3% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | +6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
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