8 Thatcher Ave
8 Thatcher Ave is in Cliffcrest. There are 3 planning proposals within 250 m, including a 24‑storey building (under appeal).
Data as of Nov 9, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 24-storey building is under appeal, 204 m away (2746 Kingston Rd).
- Robberies in Cliffcrest were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
- Bus 69 stop 84 m away; the nearest subway is 2.8 km.
- The nearest elementary school is St Theresa Shrine Catholic School, 288 m away.
- Nothing is on record for the building itself: no permits, orders or heritage listing.
01What’s planned near 8 Thatcher Ave
3 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): three in progress. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 12-storey building2740 Kingston Rd · 201 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.
Site Plan for a new 2 storey multi-purpose hall.File 22 142698 ESC 20 SA · submitted May 5, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 224-storey building2746 Kingston Rd · 204 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
It has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the OMB), which will make the final decision.
Site Plan Approval for a 558-unit residential development contained in two buildings consisting of 14 storeys and 24 storeys.File 22 140193 ESC 20 SA · submitted Apr 29, 2022 · City record and how to comment - 3Rezoning2746 Kingston Rd · 204 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Rezoning application to lift the holding provision.File 23 154171 ESC 20 OZ · submitted May 31, 2023 · City record and how to comment
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 Thatcher Ave
Police recorded 29 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 40). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Cliffcrest compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 0 near this address | 62% higher128 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 6 near this address | 21% higher272 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 21 near this address | About the same804 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 2 near this address | About the same188 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 36% lower39 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 2, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Cliffcrest
03Getting around from 8 Thatcher Ave
The nearest subway station is Kennedy Station (Line 2), 2.8 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 12 and 69 buses, with about 635 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Scarborough GO, 1.3 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.
04Schools and child care near 8 Thatcher Ave
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. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): no licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05The building at 8 Thatcher Ave
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 8 Thatcher Ave.
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.
The Korner Pub & Grill (restaurant or bar), Xpgames (second-hand shop), Upper Beaches Bourbon House (restaurant or bar), and 4 more.
All new business licences in Cliffcrest (7)
- The Korner Pub & Grill · Restaurant or bar · 3045 Kingston Rd · 1346 m · licensed Oct 29, 2026
- Xpgames · Second-hand shop · 2877 Kingston Rd · 779 m · licensed Oct 28, 2026
- Upper Beaches Bourbon House · Restaurant or bar · 3655 St Clair Ave E · 1005 m · licensed Oct 24, 2026
- Brother's Pizza & Chicken Wings · Restaurant or bar · 3110 Kingston Rd · 1472 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Daily Deals Grocery · Take-out or food shop · 3750 St Clair Ave E · 673 m · licensed Oct 14, 2026
- Sultani Carz · Auto repair or garage · 2872 Kingston Rd · 807 m · licensed Sep 28, 2026
- Mr Chickanto · Restaurant or bar · 2871 Kingston Rd · 773 m · licensed Sep 14, 2026
Source: 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 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
07Risks and environment at 8 Thatcher Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 78 tests, Feb 25, 2014 to Aug 10, 2026
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: Cliffcrest
Cliffcrest had 16,130 residents in 2021. The median household income was $92,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 37% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 23% 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 Bengali (7.9%), Pilipino, Filipino (2.5%) and Tamil (2.4%). 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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