8 Hiscock Blvd
8 Hiscock Blvd is in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. It added a second suite (such as a basement apartment) in 2026 and Hiscock Blvd is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Added a second suite (such as a basement apartment) (permit issued 2026).
- Robberies in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Hiscock Blvd, 25 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
01What’s planned near 8 Hiscock Blvd
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
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.
02Street work near 8 Hiscock Blvd
1 City road or sidewalk project is planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Hiscock Blvd, Greenholm CRCT to Brimorton Dr, Q2 to Q4 2026.
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 8 Hiscock Blvd
Police recorded 76 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 12 near this address | 26% higher99 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 16 near this address | About the same248 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 13% lower53 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 32 near this address | 17% lower638 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 13 near this address | 53% lower89 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 Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn
Traffic safety
7 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians, 1 involved cyclists and 1 was fatal. Most were on Lawrence Ave E and Markham Rd. Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Greencrest Circuit at Holmfirth Terrace · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 5, 2026 · 326 m
- Markham Rd at Lawrence Ave E · Driver, seriously injured · May 1, 2026 · 350 m
- Lawrence Ave E at Markham Rd · Cyclist, seriously injured · Oct 29, 2025 · 321 m
- Lawrence Ave E at Markham Rd · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Jun 6, 2025 · 318 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 | Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 19 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 22 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 13 | 314 | 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.
04Getting around from 8 Hiscock Blvd
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 4.7 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by the 54, 102, 154, 954 and 902 buses, with about 2,869 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Guildwood GO, 2.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 842 | 5.9 | more than most routes |
| 102 | 1,153 | 7.9 | more than most routes |
| 154 | 227 | 5.4 | more than most routes |
| 954 | 121 | 4.0 | about typical |
| 902 | 338 | 5.2 | 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.
05Schools and child care near 8 Hiscock Blvd
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.
Grades 7–8 schools
These schools start at Grade 7, after the Grade 6 tests, so they have no Grade 6 results.
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: Al-Madrasah Al-Inamiyyah Private School, Al-Qasim Academy. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): one licensed child care centre and two EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 8 Hiscock Blvd
There are 2 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute, 696 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Densgrove Park · ball diamond, playground · 75 Hiscock Blvd · 404 m
- Cornell Park · basketball court, outdoor dry pad, playground · 18 Beran Dr · 435 m
- Cornell Junior Public School · 61 Holmfirth Ter · 514 m
- Greenbrae Parkette · playground · 100 Greenbrae Crct · 628 m
- Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute · 550 Markham Rd · 696 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
- Densgrove Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Densgrove Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 348 m - Cornell Park Improvements
The City is improving Cornell Park with a new splash pad, upgraded playground surfacing and enhancements to the existing basketball court, tennis court and ball hockey pad.In progress · 648 m - Lusted Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Lusted Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 771 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 · 1.4 km
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.
07The building at 8 Hiscock Blvd
There are no by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 8 Hiscock Blvd. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Construction/Demolition Violations
Source: Building Permits · 4 on record
Permit history: 2 projects from 4 permits
- Second suite (such as a basement apartment)New home · inspection · issued Jul 13, 2026
Proposal for a 2nd suite in the basement · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 26 196349 - Addition(s) · completed May 5, 2026
Proposal to construct a 2 storey addition at the side of an exsiting 1 storey SFD-detached dwelling. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 24 155335
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.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 1 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
08What can be built at 8 Hiscock Blvd
RD (Residential Detached) zoning allows detached houses. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 10
Source: Height overlay
Source: Lot coverage overlay
Source: Zone label (x)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
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.
09Around 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.
Sunny Herbal Beauty & Wellness (salon or personal services), Sun Laundry (laundromat or dry cleaner), Spiceyardd Indian Restaurant (restaurant or bar), and 1 more.
All new business licences in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn (4)
- Sunny Herbal Beauty & Wellness · Salon or personal services · 31 Shoreland Cres · 1328 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Sun Laundry · Laundromat or dry cleaner · 3585 Lawrence Ave E · 315 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Spiceyardd Indian Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 20 Meadowglen Pl · 1490 m · licensed Oct 13, 2026
- Theressa Hair & Beauty Services · Salon or personal services · 43 Farmbrook Rd · 1815 m · licensed Sep 29, 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
There’s no recent count on this street. The nearest, on a similar street:
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
19 tickets in 2025 on Hiscock Blvd between numbers 0 and 58: 15 for other parking offences, 2 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
Cedarbrae Markham Lawrence Village BIA, about 60 m away. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,390 service requests came from postal area M1G, which includes 8 Hiscock Blvd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 280 | |
| Property standards | 211 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 150 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 143 | |
| Tree pruning | 124 | |
| Injured wildlife | 117 |
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.
10Risks and environment at 8 Hiscock Blvd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 33 tests, Jan 24, 2014 to Apr 17, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
11The neighbourhood: Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn
Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn had 27,085 residents in 2021. The median household income was $77,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 50% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 30% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 26% of workers commuted by transit and 3% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Gujarati (9.1%), Tamil (7.9%) and Pilipino, Filipino (4.7%). 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.
How Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Fridays. Nov 13: recycling and green bin. Nov 20: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Paul Ainslie, Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood · councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca · 416-392-4008
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 10, 2026.