Bendale-Glen Andrew
Bendale-Glen Andrew is a neighbourhood in Scarborough of about 19,000 people, next to Agincourt South-Malvern West, Bendale South, Dorset Park and one other neighbourhood. Most households own their homes. Its main shopping street is Borough Dr.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Highway 401 to the north, McCowan Rd to the east, Lawrence Ave E to the south and Midland Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are eight active planning proposals in Bendale-Glen Andrew, fewer than most neighbourhoods (57th fewest in Toronto). One has a hearing coming up (4 Rosswood Cres, Dec 2, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, six are waiting for a decision and one is under appeal. Another three were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (1)
Waiting for a decision (6)
Decided recently (3)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 40 noise exemption permits were issued in Bendale-Glen Andrew: 34 for amplified sound at events, 3 for continuous concrete pours, 2 for construction outside normal hours and 1 for large crane work.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
02 · Safety
Rank by crime →In 2025, 369 major crimes were reported in Bendale-Glen Andrew: 1,787 per 100,000 residents, 35% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 21st highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Robberies were 223 per 100,000, 2.9 times the citywide rate (78) and the 2nd highest in Toronto, while break-ins were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 418 in 2024 to 369 in 2025, mostly car thefts (128 to 96) and assaults (196 to 180).
Bendale-Glen Andrew compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 186% higher223 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 107% higher465 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 34% higher82 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 14% higher872 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 24% lower145 vs 190 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 129 | 180 | up 40% |
| Car thefts | 77 | 96 | up 25% |
| Break-ins | 19 | 30 | up 58% |
| Robberies | 49 | 46 | about the same |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 17 | more than doubled |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 3 | 16 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 9 | 48 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 54 | 289 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, 11 collisions in Bendale-Glen Andrew killed or seriously injured someone, the 61st highest rate per resident in Toronto. Three involved pedestrians. Most were on Brimley Rd and Ellesmere Rd.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Inside the neighbourhood, 83 TTC stops are served by the 16 McCowan, 54 Lawrence East, 129 McCowan North and 21 Brimley buses, among others.
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 McCowan | about 226 | 4.1 | |
| 54 Lawrence East | about 181 | 5.9 | |
| 129 McCowan North | about 135 | 4.9 | |
| 21 Brimley | about 132 | 5.6 | |
| 95 York Mills | about 129 | 8.2 · high |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Rd Birkdale Rd to Birkdale Ravine Trl | 32,200 | 69 km/h | May 2023 |
| Midland Ave Midwest Rd to Brockley Dr | 26,800 | 65 km/h | Apr 2019 |
| Brimley Rd Thomson Memorial Park Trl to Britwell Ave | 26,200 | 59 km/h | Apr 2026 |
| McCowan Rd Lawrence Ave E to Benleigh Dr | 16,500 | — | May 2016 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernadine St Cora Cres to Doerr Rd | 1,300 | 49 km/h | Apr 2019 |
| Applefield Dr Tordale Cres to Verlaine Pl | 444 | 44 km/h | Apr 2023 |
| St Andrews Rd Thomson Memorial Park Trl to Kencliff Cres | 1,100 | 44 km/h | Jun 2025 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Four elementary schools and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the four with Grade 6 results, St Andrews Public School beat the Toronto average in reading; St Andrews Public School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are seven licensed child care centres with 537 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and one EarlyON centre.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (7)
- The Squirrels' Nest Child Care Centre $10 a day
1305 Ellesmere Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age123 spaces - Scarborough Jr YMCA $10 a day
230 Town Centre Crt · infants, toddlers, preschool90 spaces - N. Y. A. D. Donwood $10 a day
61 Dorcot Ave · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age82 spaces - Rosalie Hall Early Learning And Child Care Centre $10 a day
3020 Lawrence Ave E · infants, toddlers, preschool79 spaces - St Victor Catholic School Before & After Child Care Program $10 a day
20 Bernadine St · kindergarten, school-age58 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- Edgewood EarlyON Child and Family Centre230 Birkdale Rd
Free drop-in programs for children up to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres (each centre links to its page in the City’s child care finder) and EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Bendale-Glen Andrew has eight parks, five of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (65th fewest per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 3,940 City-owned trees, mostly littleleaf linden, Norway maple and red oak: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. The City has 13 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Thomson Memorial Park | 39.9 |
| Birkdale Ravine | 17.5 |
| Frank Faubert Wood Lot | 5.4 |
| Amberdale Ravine Park | 3.5 |
| Donwood Park | 1.7 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Park at 25 Borough Drive
A new 2,041 m2 park is coming to 25 Borough Dr. as a result of a mixed-use development project.In progress - New Park at 2740 Lawrence Avenue East
A new park is coming to 2740 Lawrence Ave. E. as a result of a new townhouse development project near Brimley Road and Lawrence Avenue East.In progress - Thomson Memorial Park New Skating Trail
The City is adding a new skating trail to Thomson Memorial Park as part of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan.In progress - New Park Near Lawrence Avenue East & Brimley Road
A new park is coming to the area south of David Mary Thompson Collegiate Institute, adjacent to the Midland Lawrence Plaza.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Bendale-Glen Andrew | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 8 | 8 | Albert Campbell Square, Amberdale Ravine Park, Birkdale Ravine and 5 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Albert Campbell Square, Birkdale Ravine, Donwood Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Birkdale Community Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Bendale-Glen Andrew. Nearest: Knob Hill Park, 1.2 km away in Bendale South. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Bendale-Glen Andrew. Nearest: Knob Hill Park, 1.2 km away in Bendale South. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Bendale-Glen Andrew. Nearest: Knob Hill Park, 1.2 km away in Bendale South. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Bendale-Glen Andrew. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Bendale-Glen Andrew. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Bendale-Glen Andrew. Nearest: McDairmid Woods Park, just over the border in Agincourt South-Malvern West. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Bendale-Glen Andrew. Nearest: Jack Goodlad Park, 1.1 km away in Ionview. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 3 | 0 | Birkdale Ravine, Edgewood Park, Thomson Memorial Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 4 | 2 | Albert Campbell Square, Birkdale Community Centre and 1 more · 4 of 4 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 183 building permits were issued, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 63 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (21st most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,298 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (49th most in Toronto).
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 3 building permits in Bendale-Glen Andrew included a green roof, the 75th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, $223 less than the Toronto average. More than a third of households here (39%) rent, and 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are ten apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 91 out of 100. There are 18 homes registered as short-term rentals, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. There are no licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site. 293 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (23rd most in Toronto); the largest project is 158 Borough Dr, with 128 affordable homes.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). Vacancy 2.4% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 18,685 people lived here. The median household income was $75,000, the 125th highest in Toronto (below the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 26% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
18,685 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Mandarin 7.3%, Cantonese 6.9%, Tamil 5.8%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 141 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Borough Dr. In the last 90 days, nine businesses got new licences; the newest is Edo Japan, a take-out or food shop at 300 Borough Dr.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops69
- Restaurants and bars40
- Salons and personal services15
- Auto repair shops6
- Second-hand shops3
Streets with the most
- Borough Dr73
- Lawrence Ave E21
- Ellesmere Rd20
- Brimley Rd11
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers Bendale-Glen Andrew.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Bendale-Glen Andrew has ten properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 10 properties on the Heritage Register (7 designated, 3 listed), 67th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 6% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 47 home tests in M1P were above Ontario’s limit. None of 22 home tests in M1J were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Michael Thompson · Ward 21 Scarborough Centre profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,736 service requests came from postal area M1P, which covers most of Bendale-Glen Andrew. The most common:
| Property standards | 277 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 255 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 247 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 189 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 188 | |
| Injured wildlife | 168 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
Every figure, with ranks
| Measure | Bendale-Glen Andrew | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 183 | 186 | 80th |
| Active planning proposals | 8 | 11 | 102nd |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 63 | 26 | 21st |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,298 | 795 | 49th |
| Short-term rentals | 18 | 21 | 90th |
| Heritage properties | 10 | 5 | 67th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 10 | 18 | 110th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,787 | 1,107 | 21st |
| Assaults | 872 | 637 | 41st |
| Break-ins | 145 | 173 | 97th |
| Car thefts | 465 | 193 | 8th |
| Robberies | 223 | 70 | 2nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 82 | 46 | 30th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 16 | 6 | 29th |
| Bicycle thefts | 48 | 31 | 58th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 289 | 212 | 43rd |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 18,685 | 16,813 | 61st |
| Median household income | $75,000 | $85,000 | 125th |
| Households that rent | 39.4% | 45.5% | 113th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 39.5% | 39.0% | 73rd |
| Commute by transit | 26.0% | 25.8% | 74th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 3.8% | 5.3% | 109th |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% | 16.3% | 46th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 5.9 | 5.1 | 61st |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 4.3 | 5.0 | 94th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.9 | 2.1 | 87th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 211 | 228 | 89th |
| Affordable homes coming | 293 | 19 | 23rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 13 | 10 | 51st |
| Park and open space, share of land | 14.4% | 7.8% | 44th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 3.8 | 1.6 | 34th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 339 | 410 | 91st |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 3 | 4 | 84th |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 129 | 166 | 242 | 196 | 180 |
| Break-ins | 19 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 30 |
| Car thefts | 77 | 84 | 152 | 128 | 96 |
| Robberies | 49 | 54 | 52 | 56 | 46 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 15 | 17 |
| Total | 281 | 341 | 494 | 418 | 369 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Bendale-Glen Andrew | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 872 | 768 | 41st |
| Break-ins | 145 | 190 | 97th |
| Car thefts | 465 | 225 | 8th |
| Robberies | 223 | 78 | 2nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 82 | 61 | 30th |
| Total | 1,787 | 1,322 | 21st |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Bendale-Glen Andrew | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 129 | 166 | 242 | 196 | 180 | 872 | 768 | 41st |
| Break-ins | 19 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 30 | 145 | 190 | 97th |
| Car thefts | 77 | 84 | 152 | 128 | 96 | 465 | 225 | 8th |
| Robberies | 49 | 54 | 52 | 56 | 46 | 223 | 78 | 2nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 82 | 61 | 30th |
| Total | 281 | 341 | 494 | 418 | 369 | 1,787 | 1,322 | 21st |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69 | 2 |
| 2022 | 94 | 916 |
| 2023 | 174 | 271 |
| 2024 | 124 | 29 |
| 2025 | 158 | 37 |
| 2026 | 154 | 43 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Scarborough | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | $1,420 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | $1,592 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | $1,758 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | $1,873 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (11)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Rosswood Cres | Addition | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0150/26SC |
Under appeal (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1215 McCowan Rd | 1,412 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2022 | 22 119495 ESC 24 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (6)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Borough Dr | Five towers, up to 50 storeys with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Oct 2023 | 23 216296 ESC 21 OZ |
| 1240 Ellesmere Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2026 | |
| 150 Borough Dr | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2025 | 25 190864 ESC 21 OZ |
| 1600 Brimley Rd | 42-storey building with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Jun 2025 | 25 186182 ESC 21 OZ |
| 300 Borough Dr | 45-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2022 | 22 241465 ESC 21 OZ |
| 330 Progress Ave | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Feb 2026 | 26 117110 ESC 21 SA |
Decided recently (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1175 Ellesmere Rd | Addition | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0144/26SC |
| 1560 Brimley Rd | 15-storey building · 250 homes | Condominium | Submitted Jan 2024 | 24 108356 ESC 21 CD |
| 2650 Lawrence Ave E | Consent | Consent | Decided Nov 2026 | B0017/26SC |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (10)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Treewood St | 79 | 82 | 1961 | 0 |
| 1181 Ellesmere Rd | 87 | 32 | 1976 | — |
| 1191 Ellesmere Rd | 89 | 27 | 1976 | 0 |
| 2950 Lawrence Ave E | 90 | 200 | 1960 | 0 |
| 2702 Lawrence Ave E | 91 | 96 | 1957 | — |
| 2700 Lawrence Ave E | 92 | 111 | 1957 | 0 |
| 3010 Lawrence Ave E | 94 | 170 | 1989 | 0 |
| 2 Treewood St | 94 | 82 | 1956 | 0 |
| 1175 Ellesmere Rd | 95 | 65 | 1967 | 0 |
| 5 Brockley Dr | 99 | 254 | 1969 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (5)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Victor Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 340 | 77% | 49% | — |
| St Andrews Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 490 | 92% | 63% | — |
| Edgewood Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 175 | 44% | 6% | — |
| Donwood Park Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 685 | 54% | 32% | — |
| David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 1,225 | — | — | 72% |
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% Grade 6 reading, 54% math, 84% Grade 10 literacy.
Child care centres (7)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Squirrels' Nest Child Care Centre | 1305 Ellesmere Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 123 | Yes |
| Scarborough Jr YMCA | 230 Town Centre Crt | infants, toddlers, preschool | 90 | Yes |
| N. Y. A. D. Donwood | 61 Dorcot Ave | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 82 | Yes |
| Rosalie Hall Early Learning And Child Care Centre | 3020 Lawrence Ave E | infants, toddlers, preschool | 79 | Yes |
| St Victor Catholic School Before & After Child Care Program | 20 Bernadine St | kindergarten, school-age | 58 | Yes |
| Network - St. Andrews Before And After School Program | 60 Brimorton Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 56 | Yes |
| Network Bendale Acres Child Care Centre | 2920 Lawrence Ave E | infants, toddlers, preschool | 49 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 16 McCowan | Bus | 226 |
| 54 Lawrence East | Bus | 181 |
| 129 McCowan North | Bus | 135 |
| 21 Brimley | Bus | 132 |
| 95 York Mills | Bus | 129 |
| 57 Midland | Bus | 94 |
Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: weekday trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood.
Parks and recreation
| Amenity | Bendale-Glen Andrew | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 8 | 8 | Albert Campbell Square, Amberdale Ravine Park, Birkdale Ravine and 5 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Albert Campbell Square, Birkdale Ravine, Donwood Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Birkdale Community Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Bendale-Glen Andrew. Nearest: Knob Hill Park, 1.2 km away in Bendale South. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Bendale-Glen Andrew. Nearest: Knob Hill Park, 1.2 km away in Bendale South. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Bendale-Glen Andrew. Nearest: Knob Hill Park, 1.2 km away in Bendale South. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Bendale-Glen Andrew. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Bendale-Glen Andrew. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Bendale-Glen Andrew. Nearest: McDairmid Woods Park, just over the border in Agincourt South-Malvern West. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Bendale-Glen Andrew. Nearest: Jack Goodlad Park, 1.1 km away in Ionview. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 3 | 0 | Birkdale Ravine, Edgewood Park, Thomson Memorial Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 4 | 2 | Albert Campbell Square, Birkdale Community Centre and 1 more · 4 of 4 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 158 Borough Dr | Rezoning approved | 128 |
| 158 Borough Dr | Rezoning approved | 101 |
| 25 Borough Dr | Under construction | 64 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (13)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Ada Cres, near Sancrest Dr | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Kencliff Cres, near Meldazy Dr | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Bromton Dr, Amberdale Dr to Brimorton Dr | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Brookridge Dr, Dorcot Ave to Birkdale Rd | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Norbury Cres, Midland Ave to Dorcot Ave | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Manorwood Rd, Meldazy Dr to Brimorton Dr | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Amberdale Dr, St Andrews Rd to Brimorton Dr | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Durrington Cres, Manorwood Rd to Brimorton Dr | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Brimorton Dr, McCowan Rd to Bellamy Rd N | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Brimorton Dr, Brimley Rd to McCowan Rd | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Camlac Pl, near Brimorton Dr | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Britwell Ave, Rushley Dr to Brimley Rd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Rushley Dr, near Lawrence Ave E | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (9)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edo Japan | Take-out or food shop | 300 Borough Dr | Nov 17, 2026 |
| Charming 100 Hair Salon | Salon or personal services | 2650 Lawrence Ave E | Nov 5, 2026 |
| The Poke Box - STC | Take-out or food shop | 300 Borough Dr | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Midori Ramen | Take-out or food shop | 300 Borough Dr | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Chick-Fil-A | Restaurant or bar | 300 Borough Dr | Oct 22, 2026 |
| The Purple Bakeshop | Take-out or food shop | 300 Borough Dr | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Target Park | Parking lot | 4 Treewood St | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Cineplex Cinemas Scarborough | Entertainment venue | 300 Borough Dr | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Khan's Nashville | Take-out or food shop | 1189 Brimley Rd | Aug 15, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (63)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Madrid St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 1206 Brimley Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2026 |
| 1206 Brimley Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 235 Birkdale Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 1555 Midland Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 29 Saratoga Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 15 Durrington Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 7 Hurley Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2026 |
| 94 Brimorton Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 16 Madrid St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 59 Meldazy Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 46 Tordale Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 5 Rosswood Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 105 Meldazy Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 23 Durrington Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 12 Rushley Dr | Garden suite | Nov 2025 |
| 994 Brimley Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 26 Bromton Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 26 Bromton Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 35 Sancrest Dr | Garden suite | Jul 2025 |
| 23 Durrington Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2025 |
| 63 Packard Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2025 |
| 35 Sancrest Dr | Laneway suite | May 2025 |
| 31 Lesterwood Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 14 Tordale Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 51 Neapolitan Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 2 Hurley Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 30 Oakley Blvd | Garden suite | Sep 2024 |
| 21 Cora Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2024 |
| 40 Aspendale Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 29 Manorwood Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 21 Aspendale Dr | Garden suite | Jun 2024 |
| 19 Britwell Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2024 |
| 14 Suraty Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2024 |
| 56 Oakley Blvd | Garden suite | Dec 2023 |
| 52 Amberdale Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2023 |
| 67 Rushley Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2023 |
| 56 Oakley Blvd | Garden suite | Sep 2023 |
| 33 Applefield Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2023 |
| 29 Stanwell Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2023 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 3 | 16 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 9 | 48 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 54 | 289 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Rd Birkdale Rd to Birkdale Ravine Trl | 32,200 | 69 km/h | May 2023 |
| Midland Ave Midwest Rd to Brockley Dr | 26,800 | 65 km/h | Apr 2019 |
| Brimley Rd Thomson Memorial Park Trl to Britwell Ave | 26,200 | 59 km/h | Apr 2026 |
| McCowan Rd Lawrence Ave E to Benleigh Dr | 16,500 | — | May 2016 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernadine St Cora Cres to Doerr Rd | 1,300 | 49 km/h | Apr 2019 |
| Applefield Dr Tordale Cres to Verlaine Pl | 444 | 44 km/h | Apr 2023 |
| St Andrews Rd Thomson Memorial Park Trl to Kencliff Cres | 1,100 | 44 km/h | Jun 2025 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Thomson Memorial Park | 39.9 |
| Birkdale Ravine | 17.5 |
| Frank Faubert Wood Lot | 5.4 |
| Amberdale Ravine Park | 3.5 |
| Donwood Park | 1.7 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Park at 25 Borough Drive
A new 2,041 m2 park is coming to 25 Borough Dr. as a result of a mixed-use development project.In progress - New Park at 2740 Lawrence Avenue East
A new park is coming to 2740 Lawrence Ave. E. as a result of a new townhouse development project near Brimley Road and Lawrence Avenue East.In progress - Thomson Memorial Park New Skating Trail
The City is adding a new skating trail to Thomson Memorial Park as part of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan.In progress - New Park Near Lawrence Avenue East & Brimley Road
A new park is coming to the area south of David Mary Thompson Collegiate Institute, adjacent to the Midland Lawrence Plaza.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 3 building permits in Bendale-Glen Andrew included a green roof, the 75th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 40 noise exemption permits were issued in Bendale-Glen Andrew: 34 for amplified sound at events, 3 for continuous concrete pours, 2 for construction outside normal hours and 1 for large crane work.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
Business improvement area
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers Bendale-Glen Andrew.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 10 properties on the Heritage Register (7 designated, 3 listed), 67th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 6% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 47 home tests in M1P were above Ontario’s limit. None of 22 home tests in M1J were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Michael Thompson · Ward 21 Scarborough Centre profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,736 service requests came from postal area M1P, which covers most of Bendale-Glen Andrew. The most common:
| Property standards | 277 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 255 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 247 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 189 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 188 | |
| Injured wildlife | 168 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
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