Clairlea-Birchmount
Clairlea-Birchmount is a large neighbourhood in Scarborough of about 27,000 people, next to Birchcliffe-Cliffside, Cliffcrest, Ionview and six other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Victoria Park and Warden stations (Line 2) are in or next to it. It stands out for how many garden and laneway suites are being built and its large population.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Eglinton Ave E, then St Clair Ave E to the north, Birchmount Rd, then the CN rail line to the east, Dairy Dr to the south and Victoria Park Ave, then Warden Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 39 active planning proposals in Clairlea-Birchmount, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (3rd most in Toronto). Five have hearings coming up; the first is 10 Flagstaff Rd on Dec 2, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, 21 are waiting for a decision and 13 are under appeal. Another ten were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (5)
Under appeal (13)
Waiting for a decision (21)
Decided recently (10)
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.
Planning rules
Parts of it are in the Warden (Subway), Pharmacy (Eglinton) and Golden Mile major transit station areas, where minimum densities are set to bring more homes and jobs near transit.
City of Toronto Heritage Conservation Districts and Major Transit Station Areas. Each address report shows the zoning for that lot.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 5 noise exemption permits were issued in Clairlea-Birchmount: 5 for amplified sound at events.
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, 586 major crimes were reported in Clairlea-Birchmount: 1,915 per 100,000 residents, 45% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 17th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Assaults were 1,304 per 100,000, 70% above the citywide rate (768) and the 11th highest in Toronto, while robberies were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (592 in 2024).
Clairlea-Birchmount compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 70% higher1,304 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 39% higher85 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 28% higher288 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | About the same190 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 37% lower49 vs 78 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 231 | 399 | up 73% |
| Car thefts | 49 | 88 | nearly doubled |
| Break-ins | 57 | 58 | about the same |
| Robberies | 9 | 15 | up 67% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 14 | 26 | nearly doubled |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 8 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 11 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 104 | 388 | 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, 13 collisions in Clairlea-Birchmount killed or seriously injured someone, the 71st lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Seven involved pedestrians. Most were on Pharmacy Ave and St Clair Ave E.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Victoria Park and Warden stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 2). GO: Scarborough. Inside the neighbourhood, 122 TTC stops are served by the 102 Markham Rd, 68 Warden, 16 McCowan and 17 Birchmount buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Victoria Park StationLine 2
- Warden StationLine 2
- Scarborough GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Markham Rd | about 391 | 7.9 · high | |
| 68 Warden | about 226 | 5.2 | |
| 16 McCowan | about 226 | 4.1 | |
| 17 Birchmount | about 180 | 4.5 | |
| 24 Victoria Park | about 165 | 5.1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair Ave E Pengelly Crt to 3420 St Clair Ave E | 35,100 | 64 km/h | Apr 2019 |
| Pharmacy Ave Stellarton Rd to Clairlea Cres | 21,500 | 59 km/h | Nov 2022 |
| Warden Ave Cleanside Rd to Upton Rd | 18,300 | 63 km/h | Sep 2019 |
| Danforth Rd Birchmount Rd to Hibberts Dr | 17,300 | 63 km/h | Jun 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bonnington Ave Raleigh Ave to Moira Ave | 198 | 54 km/h | Jan 2020 |
| Santamonica Blvd Chesapeake Ave to Tartan Ave | 1,200 | 50 km/h | Jan 2020 |
| Elfreda Blvd Flagstaff Rd to Trinnell Blvd | 1,100 | 48 km/h | Oct 2024 |
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
Seven elementary schools and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the seven with Grade 6 results, Regent Heights Public School and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School beat the Toronto average in reading; none did in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are six licensed child care centres with 365 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 (6)
- Danforth Gardens Playcare $10 a day
20 Santamonica Blvd · kindergarten, school-age86 spaces - Hilltop Daycare Centre $10 a day
160 North Bonnington Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool, school-age72 spaces - Our Lady Of Fatima YMCA $10 a day
3176 St Clair Ave E · kindergarten, school-age71 spaces - Clairlea Child Care Centre $10 a day
25 Rosalind Cres · kindergarten, school-age71 spaces - Follow The Child $10 a day
462 Birchmount Rd · toddlers, preschool39 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- West Scarborough EarlyON Child and Family Centre313 Pharmacy Ave
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 →Clairlea-Birchmount has 14 parks, 12 of them with playgrounds: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Its streets have 5,324 City-owned trees, mostly Japanese lilac, Norway maple and kentucky coffeetree: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (60th fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has 12 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Warden Woods Park | 17.1 |
| St. Clair Ravine | 6.3 |
| Clairlea Park | 4.7 |
| Byng Park | 3.2 |
| Dunlop Park | 1.8 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Clairlea Park Tennis & Sports Court Improvements
The City is improving the tennis court area at Clairlea Park.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Clairlea-Birchmount | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 14 | 8 | Byng Park, Clairlea Park, Danforth Gardens Park and 11 more |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 5 | Byng Park, Clairlea Park, Danforth Gardens Park and 9 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Warden Hilltop Community Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | St. Joachim Catholic School |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Clairlea Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Clairlea-Birchmount. Nearest: O'connor Community Centre, just over the border in Victoria Village. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Clairlea-Birchmount. Nearest: Prairie Drive Park, just over the border in Oakridge. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Clairlea-Birchmount. Nearest: Bluffer's Park, 1.9 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Clairlea Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Clairlea Park |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Warden Hilltop Community Centre |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Clairlea-Birchmount. Nearest: Highview Park, just over the border in Birchcliffe-Cliffside. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Dunlop Park, Warden Hilltop Community Centre · 1 of 2 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, 332 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (30th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 80 garden and laneway suites, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (10th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 975 homes since 2021, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood.
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 2 building permits in Clairlea-Birchmount included a green roof, the 58th fewest in Toronto. Since 2009, 3 included a solar hot water system.
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 (36%) rent, and 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 35 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 90 out of 100. There are 34 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (41st most in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site. 362 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (17th most in Toronto); the largest project is 705 Warden Ave, with 277 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, 26,840 people lived here. The median household income was $90,000, the 53rd highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 33% commute by transit, above the typical neighbourhood.
26,840 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Bengali 8.9%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 4.7%, Urdu 3.5%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 385 licensed storefront businesses, mostly auto repair shops and take-out and food shops. In the last 90 days, 14 businesses got new licences; the newest is Autodady Services, an auto repair shop at 15 Civic Rd.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Auto repair shops172
- Take-out and food shops94
- Restaurants and bars77
- Salons and personal services18
- Gold buyers11
Streets with the most
- Lebovic Ave55
- Warden Ave41
- Danforth Rd41
- Eglinton Ave E39
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 Clairlea-Birchmount.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Clairlea-Birchmount has three 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
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (2 designated, 1 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.2% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (1.4%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 124 home tests in M1L were above Ontario’s limit. None of 66 home tests in M1K were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Parthi Kandavel · Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 12,250 service requests came from postal areas M1L and M1K, which cover most of Clairlea-Birchmount. The most common:
| Property standards | 689 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 665 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 381 | |
| Injured wildlife | 327 | |
| Dumping on private property | 304 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 287 |
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 | Clairlea-Birchmount | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 332 | 186 | 30th |
| Active planning proposals | 39 | 11 | 3rd |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 80 | 26 | 10th |
| New homes since 2021 | 975 | 795 | 71st |
| Short-term rentals | 34 | 21 | 41st |
| Heritage properties | 3 | 5 | 90th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 35 | 18 | 34th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,915 | 1,107 | 17th |
| Assaults | 1,304 | 637 | 11th |
| Break-ins | 190 | 173 | 66th |
| Car thefts | 288 | 193 | 31st |
| Robberies | 49 | 70 | 111th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 85 | 46 | 26th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 8 | 6 | 66th |
| Bicycle thefts | 11 | 31 | 118th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 388 | 212 | 21st |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 26,840 | 16,813 | 15th |
| Median household income | $90,000 | $85,000 | 53rd |
| Households that rent | 36.2% | 45.5% | 122nd |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 38.9% | 39.0% | 81st |
| Commute by transit | 33.1% | 25.8% | 24th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 4.2% | 5.3% | 95th |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% | 16.3% | 127th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 4.8 | 5.1 | 88th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 5.2 | 5.0 | 75th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.7 | 2.1 | 42nd |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 198 | 228 | 99th |
| Affordable homes coming | 362 | 19 | 17th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 12 | 10 | 57th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 5.9% | 7.8% | 101st |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 1.6 | 1.6 | 78th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 325 | 410 | 96th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 2 | 4 | 101st |
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 | 231 | 252 | 279 | 371 | 399 |
| Break-ins | 57 | 77 | 59 | 58 | 58 |
| Car thefts | 49 | 73 | 125 | 140 | 88 |
| Robberies | 9 | 18 | 21 | 14 | 15 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 26 |
| Total | 360 | 435 | 493 | 592 | 586 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Clairlea-Birchmount | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 1,304 | 768 | 11th |
| Break-ins | 190 | 190 | 66th |
| Car thefts | 288 | 225 | 31st |
| Robberies | 49 | 78 | 111th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 85 | 61 | 26th |
| Total | 1,915 | 1,322 | 17th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Clairlea-Birchmount | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 231 | 252 | 279 | 371 | 399 | 1,304 | 768 | 11th |
| Break-ins | 57 | 77 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 190 | 190 | 66th |
| Car thefts | 49 | 73 | 125 | 140 | 88 | 288 | 225 | 31st |
| Robberies | 9 | 18 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 49 | 78 | 111th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 26 | 85 | 61 | 26th |
| Total | 360 | 435 | 493 | 592 | 586 | 1,915 | 1,322 | 17th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 275 | 19 |
| 2022 | 293 | 23 |
| 2023 | 303 | 28 |
| 2024 | 292 | 627 |
| 2025 | 346 | 103 |
| 2026 | 287 | 175 |
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 (49)
Hearing coming up (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Flagstaff Rd | Addition | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0153/26SC |
| 50 Westbourne Ave | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | B0038/25SC |
| 636 Birchmount Rd | Addition | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0146/26SC |
| 70 North Woodrow Blvd | New house | Minor variance and consent | Hearing Dec 2 | A0088/26SC |
| 743 Warden Ave | 211 homes | Minor variance and condominium and site plan | Hearing Dec 2 | A0155/26SC |
Under appeal (13)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 Brimley Rd | 384 townhouses | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2020 | 20 230362 ESC 20 OZ |
| 1 Broderick Pl | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2025 | A0203/25SC |
| 1 Eglinton Sq | Subdivision | Subdivision | Submitted Sep 2021 | 21 208865 ESC 20 SB |
| 10 Penaire St | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2021 | A0290/21SC |
| 100 Eglinton Sq | 35-storey building with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Apr 2022 | 22 135860 ESC 20 OZ |
| 151 Pitt Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted May 2023 | B0018/23SC |
| 1891 Eglinton Ave E | Rezoning | Rezoning and consent | Submitted Jun 2020 | 20 158264 ESC 20 OZ |
| 1920 Eglinton Ave E | 48-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Feb 2019 | 19 115893 ESC 21 OZ |
| 1966 Eglinton Ave E | Subdivision | Subdivision | Submitted Aug 2021 | 21 195467 ESC 21 SB |
| 3517 St Clair Ave E | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Nov 2020 | B0006/21SC |
Waiting for a decision (21)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880-1890 Eglinton Ave E | Two towers, up to 39 storeys | Site plan | Submitted Jan 2022 | 22 109282 ESC 21 SA |
| 1900 Eglinton Ave E | 48-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Sep 2022 | 22 204139 ESC 21 OZ |
| 1910 Eglinton Ave E | 40-storey building · 387 homes | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2020 | 20 161239 ESC 21 SA |
| 1980 Eglinton Ave E | Two towers, up to 47 storeys · 491 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Sep 2024 | 24 210682 ESC 21 OZ |
| 2200-2206 Eglinton Ave E | 48-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2023 | 23 138692 ESC 21 SA |
| 30 Herron Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2026 | A0170/26SC |
| 32 Upton Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2021 | 21 201761 ESC 20 SA |
| 3431 St Clair Ave E | Condominium | Condominium | Submitted Oct 2021 | 21 231415 ESC 20 CD |
| 3449 St Clair Ave E | 16-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2022 | 22 206339 ESC 20 SA |
| 3485 St Clair Ave E | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted May 2024 | A0152/24SC |
Decided recently (10)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Pitt Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance and consent | Decided Nov 2026 | A0248/25SC |
| 118 Newlands Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Apr 2026 | B0046/24SC |
| 139 Bexhill Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided May 2025 | B0055/24SC |
| 31 North Edgely Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Jun 2025 | B0053/24SC |
| 33 Bexhill Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Mar 2026 | B0039/25SC |
| 41 Maybourne Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Dec 2025 | B0037/24SC |
| 50 Maybourne Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Jul 2026 | B0036/25SC |
| 756 Warden Ave | 2-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Nov 2024 | 24 240873 ESC 20 SA |
| 86 Westbourne Ave | New house | Minor variance | Decided Apr 2026 | A0077/26SC |
| 93 Donside Dr | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Feb 2026 | B0041/24SC |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (35)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1051 Victoria Park Ave | 79 | 12 | 1954 | 1 |
| 1043 Victoria Park Ave | 81 | 11 | 1960 | 0 |
| 560 Birchmount Rd | 81 | 103 | 1972 | 6 |
| 570 Birchmount Rd | 82 | 112 | 1969 | 4 |
| 506 Danforth Rd | 83 | 22 | 1965 | 0 |
| 1047 Victoria Park Ave | 86 | 11 | 1962 | — |
| 650 Dawes Rd | 86 | 17 | 1950 | 0 |
| 534 Birchmount Rd | 86 | 34 | 1962 | 0 |
| 14 Engelhart Cres | 86 | 11 | 1956 | — |
| 26 Engelhart Cres | 86 | 11 | 2023 | — |
| 19 Engelhart Cres | 86 | 11 | 1956 | — |
| 552 Birchmount Rd | 87 | 61 | 1974 | 0 |
| 1075 Victoria Park Ave | 88 | 18 | 1955 | 0 |
| 64 Harris Park Dr | 88 | 11 | 1956 | 0 |
| 22 Engelhart Cres | 88 | 12 | 2023 | — |
| 18 Engelhart Cres | 89 | 12 | 1970 | 0 |
| 550 Birchmount Rd | 90 | 153 | 2011 | 3 |
| 1065 Victoria Park Ave | 91 | 37 | 1964 | — |
| 68 Harris Park Dr | 91 | 11 | 1956 | — |
| 536 Birchmount Rd | 91 | 28 | 1960 | — |
| 540 Birchmount Rd | 92 | 27 | 1960 | 0 |
| 544 Birchmount Rd | 92 | 131 | 1969 | 0 |
| 3222 St Clair Ave E | 92 | 16 | 1952 | — |
| 3423 St Clair Ave E | 93 | 30 | 1968 | — |
| 273 Pharmacy Ave | 94 | 280 | 1972 | 0 |
| 3479 St Clair Ave E | 94 | 94 | 1970 | 0 |
| 23 Engelhart Cres | 94 | 11 | 1956 | — |
| 508 Danforth Rd | 95 | 24 | 1959 | — |
| 3485 St Clair Ave E | 95 | 97 | 1968 | 0 |
| 3218 St Clair Ave E | 95 | 16 | 1952 | — |
| 3214 St Clair Ave E | 95 | 16 | 1952 | — |
| 568 Birchmount Rd | 96 | 61 | 1960 | 0 |
| 283 Pharmacy Ave | 97 | 267 | 1972 | 0 |
| 263 Pharmacy Ave | 97 | 329 | 1972 | 0 |
| 1055 Victoria Park Ave | 98 | 52 | 1962 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (8)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joachim Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 290 | 71% | 25% | — |
| General Brock Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 475 | 76% | 27% | — |
| Regent Heights Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 555 | 90% | 33% | — |
| Danforth Gardens Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 530 | 69% | 40% | — |
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 715 | 90% | 40% | — |
| Clairlea Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 485 | 74% | 30% | — |
| J G Workman Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 180 | 44% | 19% | — |
| SATEC @ W A Porter Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 1,185 | — | — | 89% |
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 (6)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danforth Gardens Playcare | 20 Santamonica Blvd | kindergarten, school-age | 86 | Yes |
| Hilltop Daycare Centre | 160 North Bonnington Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool, school-age | 72 | Yes |
| Our Lady Of Fatima YMCA | 3176 St Clair Ave E | kindergarten, school-age | 71 | Yes |
| Clairlea Child Care Centre | 25 Rosalind Cres | kindergarten, school-age | 71 | Yes |
| Follow The Child | 462 Birchmount Rd | toddlers, preschool | 39 | Yes |
| Dian Child Care Centre | 283 Pharmacy Ave | toddlers, preschool | 26 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 102 Markham Rd | Bus | 391 |
| 68 Warden | Bus | 226 |
| 16 McCowan | Bus | 226 |
| 17 Birchmount | Bus | 180 |
| 24 Victoria Park | Bus | 165 |
| 67 Pharmacy | Bus | 92 |
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 | Clairlea-Birchmount | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 14 | 8 | Byng Park, Clairlea Park, Danforth Gardens Park and 11 more |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 5 | Byng Park, Clairlea Park, Danforth Gardens Park and 9 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Warden Hilltop Community Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | St. Joachim Catholic School |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Clairlea Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Clairlea-Birchmount. Nearest: O'connor Community Centre, just over the border in Victoria Village. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Clairlea-Birchmount. Nearest: Prairie Drive Park, just over the border in Oakridge. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Clairlea-Birchmount. Nearest: Bluffer's Park, 1.9 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Clairlea Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Clairlea Park |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Warden Hilltop Community Centre |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Clairlea-Birchmount. Nearest: Highview Park, just over the border in Birchcliffe-Cliffside. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Dunlop Park, Warden Hilltop Community Centre · 1 of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 705 Warden Ave | Rezoning approved | 277 |
| 1 Eglinton Sq | Rezoning approved | 85 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (12)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Pharmacy Ave, Danforth Ave to Donside Dr | Q1 2029 to Q2 2032 |
| Road resurfacing | Larmere Crt, near Zenith Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Stamford Sq S, Victoria Park Ave to Pharmacy Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Warden Ave, Eglinton Ave E to Ashtonbee Rd | Q4 2025 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | N Woodrow Blvd, Raleigh Ave to Danforth Rd | Q4 2027 to Q4 2030 |
| Road resurfacing | N Woodrow Blvd, Zenith Dr to Dunlop Ave | Q4 2027 to Q4 2030 |
| Road resurfacing | Glasgow Ave, Kilmarnock Ave to Raleigh Ave | Q4 2027 to Q4 2030 |
| Road resurfacing | Kilmarnock Ave, Moira Ave to Davidson Ave | Q4 2027 to Q4 2030 |
| Road resurfacing | N Woodrow Blvd, Danforth Rd to Zenith Dr | Q4 2027 to Q4 2030 |
| Road resurfacing | N Woodrow Blvd, Dunlop Ave to St Clair Ave E | Q4 2027 to Q4 2030 |
| Road resurfacing | Sunrise Ave, Victoria Park Ave to O'connor Dr | Q1 to Q4 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Fairfax Cres, Camilla Cres to Warden Ave | Q3 2024 to Q4 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 (14)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autodady Services | Auto repair or garage | 15 Civic Rd | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Tim Hortons | Take-out or food shop | 800 Warden Ave | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Spotlight Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant or bar | 3547 St Clair Ave E | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Hen N' Bun Scarbrough | Restaurant or bar | 41 Lebovic Ave | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Al Marmar Jewellery | Jewellery or gold buyer | 1921 Eglinton Ave E | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Sara Afrousheh | Take-out or food shop | 1921 Eglinton Ave E | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Luna Nails & Spa Scarborough | Salon or personal services | 462 Birchmount Rd | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Auto Care Toronto | Auto repair or garage | 448 Birchmount Rd | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Ft Auto Collision | Auto repair or garage | 128 Manville Rd | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Titans Fire Greek Grill | Restaurant or bar | 789 Warden Ave | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Zeeid Foods | Take-out or food shop | 1167 Victoria Park Ave | Sep 1, 2026 |
| A Canadian Cars | Auto repair or garage | 76 Sherry Rd | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Khai Khai | Take-out or food shop | 41 Lebovic Ave | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Rahat Bakery | Restaurant or bar | 69 Lebovic Ave | Aug 14, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (80)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 36 Bertha Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 36 Bertha Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 36 Bertha Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 899 Victoria Park Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2026 |
| 97 North Woodrow Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 97 North Woodrow Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 4 Goulden Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 97 North Woodrow Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 125 Maybourne Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 4 Goulden Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 119 Dairy Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 42 Marta Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 125 Maybourne Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Apr 2026 |
| 4 Goulden Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 47 Elfreda Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 25 Marta Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2026 |
| 15 Moreau Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 15 Moreau Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 99 Pilkington Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 25 Annan Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 81 Bertha Ave | Garden suite | Dec 2025 |
| 64 Huddleston Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 125 Maybourne Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 14 Glasgow Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 8 Kilmarnock Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 2 Fairfax Cres | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 28 Chesapeake Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 39 Leahurst Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 6 Evandale Rd | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 658 Pharmacy Ave | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 80 Bexhill Ave | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 84 Santamonica Blvd | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 20 Etienne St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2025 |
| 20 Etienne St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2025 |
| 5 Faulkland Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 86 Pitt Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 46 Pitt Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Mar 2025 |
| 654 Birchmount Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 654 Birchmount Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 21 Karnwood Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
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 | 2 | 8 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 11 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 104 | 388 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
| Station | Service | Lines | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Warden Station | TTC subway | 2 | Inside |
| Scarborough GO | GO train | LE | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair Ave E Pengelly Crt to 3420 St Clair Ave E | 35,100 | 64 km/h | Apr 2019 |
| Pharmacy Ave Stellarton Rd to Clairlea Cres | 21,500 | 59 km/h | Nov 2022 |
| Warden Ave Cleanside Rd to Upton Rd | 18,300 | 63 km/h | Sep 2019 |
| Danforth Rd Birchmount Rd to Hibberts Dr | 17,300 | 63 km/h | Jun 2019 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bonnington Ave Raleigh Ave to Moira Ave | 198 | 54 km/h | Jan 2020 |
| Santamonica Blvd Chesapeake Ave to Tartan Ave | 1,200 | 50 km/h | Jan 2020 |
| Elfreda Blvd Flagstaff Rd to Trinnell Blvd | 1,100 | 48 km/h | Oct 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Warden Woods Park | 17.1 |
| St. Clair Ravine | 6.3 |
| Clairlea Park | 4.7 |
| Byng Park | 3.2 |
| Dunlop Park | 1.8 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Clairlea Park Tennis & Sports Court Improvements
The City is improving the tennis court area at Clairlea Park.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 2 building permits in Clairlea-Birchmount included a green roof, the 58th fewest in Toronto. Since 2009, 3 included a solar hot water system.
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, 5 noise exemption permits were issued in Clairlea-Birchmount: 5 for amplified sound at events.
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 Clairlea-Birchmount.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (2 designated, 1 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.2% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (1.4%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 124 home tests in M1L were above Ontario’s limit. None of 66 home tests in M1K were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Parthi Kandavel · Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest 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, 12,250 service requests came from postal areas M1L and M1K, which cover most of Clairlea-Birchmount. The most common:
| Property standards | 689 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 665 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 381 | |
| Injured wildlife | 327 | |
| Dumping on private property | 304 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 287 |
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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