8 Crofton Rd
8 Crofton Rd is in Leaside-Bennington. It's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there are 2 planning applications nearby (one under appeal after a refusal, one approved).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 2 planning applications within 250 m: one under appeal after a refusal, one approved.
01What’s planned near 8 Crofton Rd
2 active planning applications within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): one under appeal after a refusal, one approved. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 1Minor variance164 Parkhurst Blvd · 195 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 Jan 21, 2016. It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
To construct a new two storey dwelling. The existing dwelling would be demolished.File A1034/15NY · submitted Dec 2, 2015 - 2Minor variance172 Parkhurst Blvd · 229 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
The Committee of Adjustment approved it on Nov 18, 2021. Anyone can appeal until Dec 8, 2021.
To construct a new dwelling.File A0679/21NY · submitted Sep 27, 2021
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 8 Crofton Rd
Police recorded 47 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 18 car thefts, 13 assaults, 11 break-ins, 3 thefts over $5,000 and 2 robberies. Per resident, in Leaside-Bennington in 2025, car thefts were above the Toronto rate; assaults, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Near this addressreported within 500 m, last 12 months | Leaside-Benningtonper 100,000 residents, 2025 | Torontoper 100,000 residents, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 13 | 213 | 768Leaside-Bennington is lower |
| Break-ins | 11 | 181 | 190Leaside-Bennington is about the same |
| Car thefts | 18 | 298 | 225Leaside-Bennington is higher |
| Robberies | 2 | 11 | 79Leaside-Bennington is lower |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 48 | 61Leaside-Bennington is lower |
Thick bar: Leaside-Bennington. Thin grey bar: Toronto. Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Leaside-Bennington
03Getting around from 8 Crofton Rd
The nearest subway station is Eglinton Station (Line 1), 2.5 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by routes 51, 88, 156 and 34, with about 927 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Danforth GO, 6.0 km away, with 88 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · too far to walk
Nearest stop: McRae Dr at Sutherland Dr West Side.
Nearest stop: McRae Dr at Sutherland Dr.
Nearest stop: McRae Dr at Rumsey Rd.
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.
04Schools and families near 8 Crofton Rd
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
Share of students meeting the provincial standard; the red tick is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Children'S Garden Junior School, Polaris Learning Centre School, Maria Montessori School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): four licensed child care centres, no EarlyON centres, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
235 Mcrae Dr · 107 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program
211 Bessborough Dr · 125 spaces · kindergarten, school age · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
206 Laird Dr · 99 spaces · infant, toddler, preschool · in the $10-a-day program · fee subsidies
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
05The building at 8 Crofton Rd
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
0 building permits in the last 5 years. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
Source: Building Permits · 4 on record
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 2 projects from 4 permits
- Addition(s) · revision issued · issued Feb 3, 2012
Revision - roof truss · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 12 102574 - Garage · completed Jun 8, 2026
Remove existing detached frame garage and construct new detached frame garage. Revise orig permit plans. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 07 266626
06Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Source: Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, and Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown).
07Risks and environment at 8 Crofton Rd
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
In postal area M4G, 6 of 282 home tap-water samples (2.1%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M4G is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 22 samples here (7.8%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 282 tests, Jan 9, 2014 to Sep 9, 2026
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto station, 3.6 km away, measured 3:00 PM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
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.
08The neighbourhood: Leaside-Bennington
Leaside-Bennington had 16,535 residents in 2021. The median household income was $148,000, higher than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 28% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 12% of workers commuted by transit and 15% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Cantonese (1.8%), Mandarin (1.6%) and Spanish (1.3%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in East York was $1,820, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 3.4% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | East York | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,339 | +12% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,578 | +5% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,189 | -2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Leaside-Bennington compares with Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods →09Quick answers about 8 Crofton Rd
Is 8 Crofton Rd in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What is being built near 8 Crofton Rd?
There are 2 active planning applications within 250 metres (one under appeal after a refusal, one approved). The closest is at 164 Parkhurst Blvd, 195 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Has 8 Crofton Rd been renovated?
Yes. The City has 4 building permits on record, 0 in the last 5 years. Source: Building Permits, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is 8 Crofton Rd a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is 8 Crofton Rd from the subway?
The nearest station is Eglinton Station (Line 1), 2.5 km away. 9 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules, as of Nov 8, 2026.
What schools are near 8 Crofton Rd?
The closest are Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School, St Anselm Catholic School and Leaside High School. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information, as of Nov 8, 2026.
How much crime is there near 8 Crofton Rd?
Police recorded 47 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 18 car thefts, 13 assaults, 11 break-ins, 3 thefts over $5,000 and 2 robberies. Per resident, in Leaside-Bennington in 2025, car thefts were above the Toronto rate; assaults, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service, as of Nov 8, 2026.
When is garbage day at 8 Crofton Rd?
Collection is on Thursdays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 12, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule, as of Nov 8, 2026.
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