Englemount-Lawrence
Englemount-Lawrence is a neighbourhood in North York of about 21,000 people, next to Bedford Park-Nortown, Clanton Park, Forest Hill North and two other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Four subway stations (Line 1) are in or next to it. Its main shopping street is Bathurst St.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Highway 401 to the north, Bathurst St to the east, Newgate Rd, then Marwood Crt to the south and William R Allen Rd to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 27 active planning proposals in Englemount-Lawrence, more than most neighbourhoods (20th most in Toronto). Two have hearings coming up; the first is 10 Glen Park Ave on Nov 26, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, 14 are waiting for a decision and 11 are under appeal. Another two were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (2)
Under appeal (11)
Waiting for a decision (14)
Decided recently (2)
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.
Planning rules
Parts of it are in the Lawrence West and Yorkdale 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, 2 noise exemption permits were issued in Englemount-Lawrence: 1 for large crane work and 1 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, 217 major crimes were reported in Englemount-Lawrence: 901 per 100,000 residents, 32% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 121st highest in Toronto. Assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (198 in 2024).
Englemount-Lawrence compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 28% lower137 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 30% lower540 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 33% lower150 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 41% lower46 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 52% lower29 vs 61 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 88 | 130 | up 48% |
| Car thefts | 38 | 36 | about the same |
| Break-ins | 23 | 33 | up 43% |
| Robberies | 7 | 11 | up 57% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 | 7 | down 22% |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 3 | 14 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 14 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 29 | 136 | Lower 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, six collisions in Englemount-Lawrence killed or seriously injured someone, the 25th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Three involved pedestrians. Most were on Hillmount Ave and Dalemount Ave.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Glencairn, Lawrence West, Wilson and Yorkdale stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 1). Inside the neighbourhood, 74 TTC stops are served by the 52 Lawrence West, 7 Bathurst, 109 Ranee and 14 Glencairn buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Glencairn StationLine 1
- Lawrence West StationLine 1
- Wilson StationLine 1
- Yorkdale StationLine 1
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Lawrence West | about 197 | 5.4 | |
| 7 Bathurst | about 126 | 10.2 · high | |
| 109 Ranee | about 111 | 3.7 | |
| 14 Glencairn | about 44 | 5.6 | |
| 952 Lawrence West Express | about 37 | 3.8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Ave W Englemount Ave to Shermount Ave | 30,700 | 53 km/h | Dec 2025 |
| Bathurst St Fairlawn Ave to St Germain Ave | 16,700 | — | Mar 2021 |
| Ranee Ave Bathurst St to Khedive Ave | 8,600 | 53 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Glenmount Ave Shelborne Ave to Madoc Dr | 5,600 | 39 km/h | May 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraserwood Ave Englemount Ave to Shermount Ave | 728 | 54 km/h | Nov 2021 |
| Viewmount Ave Shermount Ave to Viewmount Park Trl | 2,300 | 50 km/h | Jan 2020 |
| Brucewood Cres Covington Rd to Drexel Rd | 2,800 | 49 km/h | Mar 2018 |
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 three with Grade 6 results, Baycrest Public School beat the Toronto average in reading; none did in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are 11 licensed child care centres with 1,101 spaces, nine in the $10-a-day program, and three EarlyON centres.
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 (11)
- Bais Yaakov Elementary School $10 a day
15 Saranac Blvd · infants, toddlers, preschool146 spaces - Baycrest Child Care Centre $10 a day
50 Ameer Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age144 spaces - Lawrence Heights Community Day Care Centre $10 a day
10 Flemington Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age138 spaces - Eitz Chaim Schools Vm $10 a day
2742 Bathurst St · toddlers, preschool125 spaces - Posluns Education Centre $10 a day
18 Neptune Dr · preschool, kindergarten120 spaces
EarlyON centres (3)
- Barbara Frum Library EarlyON20 Covington Rd
- Flemington EarlyON Child and Family Centre10 Flemington Rd
- Our Lady of Assumption EarlyON Child and Family Centre125 Glenmount 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 →Englemount-Lawrence has nine parks, nine of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (58th fewest per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool. Its streets have 5,256 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, Colorado blue spruce and Japanese lilac: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. The City has three road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Baycrest Park | 9.3 |
| Viewmount Park | 4.6 |
| Flemington Park | 2.2 |
| Prince Charles Park | 1.2 |
| Elijah Park | 0.7 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Lawrence Heights Community Recreation & Child Care Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in the Lawrence Heights neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Lawrence Heights Triangular Park
A new park is coming to Lawrence Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Baycrest Park Improvements
The City is improving Baycrest Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - New Park at 2788 Bathurst Street
A new 1250 m2 park is coming to 2788 Bathurst St. as a result of a mixed-use development project.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Englemount-Lawrence | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 9 | 8 | Baycrest Park, Chater Court Park, Dell Park and 6 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Baycrest Park, Chater Court Park, Dell Park and 6 more |
| Community centres | 4 | 1 | Barbara Frum Recreation Centre, Baycrest Arena, Lawrence Heights Community Centre and 1 more |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Baycrest Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Lawrence Heights Community Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Englemount-Lawrence. Nearest: Eglinton Park, 1.8 km away in Yonge-Eglinton. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Englemount-Lawrence. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Baycrest Park (2 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Baycrest Park |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Flemington Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Englemount-Lawrence. Nearest: Brookdale Park, 1.0 km away in Bedford Park-Nortown. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Barbara Frum Community Centre, Lawrence Heights Community Centre and 1 more · 3 of 3 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, 288 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (41st most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 14 garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (46th fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 837 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, 3 building permits in Englemount-Lawrence 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 North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, $140 less than the Toronto average. Just over half of households here (57%) rent, and 31% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 90 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 91 out of 100. There are ten homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (27th fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 130 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (41st most in Toronto); the largest project is 3 Flemington Rd, with 130 affordable homes. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing four rental buildings (237 rental homes, all to be replaced).
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover North York (the former City of North York). Vacancy 2.6% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 21,285 people lived here. The median household income was $78,000, the 109th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 34% commute by transit, above the typical neighbourhood.
21,285 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 10.4%, Spanish 2.8%, Russian 2.1%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 45 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Bathurst St. None got a new licence in the last 90 days.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops16
- Restaurants and bars13
- Salons and personal services11
- Laundromats and dry cleaners3
- Smoke and vape shops1
Streets with the most
- Bathurst St32
- Lawrence Ave W7
- Glencairn Ave4
- Ranee Ave2
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers Englemount-Lawrence.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Englemount-Lawrence has three properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. No part of it is 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
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 54 home tests in M6A were above Ontario’s limit. None of 76 home tests in M6B were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Mike Colle · Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,504 service requests came from postal areas M6A and M6B, which cover most of Englemount-Lawrence. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 406 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 371 | |
| Property standards | 349 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 257 | |
| Damaged bins | 186 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 177 |
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 | Englemount-Lawrence | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 288 | 186 | 41st |
| Active planning proposals | 27 | 11 | 20th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 14 | 26 | 113th |
| New homes since 2021 | 837 | 795 | 79th |
| Short-term rentals | 10 | 21 | 132nd |
| Heritage properties | 3 | 5 | 90th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 90 | 18 | 2nd |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 901 | 1,107 | 121st |
| Assaults | 540 | 637 | 105th |
| Break-ins | 137 | 173 | 100th |
| Car thefts | 150 | 193 | 103rd |
| Robberies | 46 | 70 | 117th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 29 | 46 | 119th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 14 | 6 | 37th |
| Bicycle thefts | 14 | 31 | 110th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 136 | 212 | 136th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 21,285 | 16,813 | 50th |
| Median household income | $78,000 | $85,000 | 109th |
| Households that rent | 56.7% | 45.5% | 40th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 30.6% | 39.0% | 141st |
| Commute by transit | 34.0% | 25.8% | 22nd |
| Walk or cycle to work | 8.9% | 5.3% | 61st |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 16.3% | 70th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 2.8 | 5.1 | 134th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 4.2 | 5.0 | 101st |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.1 | 2.1 | 74th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 247 | 228 | 72nd |
| Affordable homes coming | 130 | 19 | 41st |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 3 | 10 | 138th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 5.7% | 7.8% | 105th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.9 | 1.6 | 106th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 200 | 410 | 121st |
| 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 | 88 | 86 | 124 | 115 | 130 |
| Break-ins | 23 | 15 | 49 | 24 | 33 |
| Car thefts | 38 | 60 | 73 | 31 | 36 |
| Robberies | 7 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 11 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 7 |
| Total | 165 | 169 | 270 | 198 | 217 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Englemount-Lawrence | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 540 | 768 | 105th |
| Break-ins | 137 | 190 | 100th |
| Car thefts | 150 | 225 | 103rd |
| Robberies | 46 | 78 | 117th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 29 | 61 | 119th |
| Total | 901 | 1,322 | 121st |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Englemount-Lawrence | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 88 | 86 | 124 | 115 | 130 | 540 | 768 | 105th |
| Break-ins | 23 | 15 | 49 | 24 | 33 | 137 | 190 | 100th |
| Car thefts | 38 | 60 | 73 | 31 | 36 | 150 | 225 | 103rd |
| Robberies | 7 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 46 | 78 | 117th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 29 | 61 | 119th |
| Total | 165 | 169 | 270 | 198 | 217 | 901 | 1,322 | 121st |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 253 | 61 |
| 2022 | 208 | 23 |
| 2023 | 182 | 25 |
| 2024 | 134 | 141 |
| 2025 | 406 | 74 |
| 2026 | 198 | 513 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | North York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | $1,254 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | $1,648 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | $1,902 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | $2,159 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers North York (the former City of North York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (29)
Hearing coming up (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Glen Park Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 26 | A0356/26NY |
| 23 Hollaman Rd | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 10 | A0373/26NY |
Under appeal (11)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Roberta Dr | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Dec 2019 | B0046/19NY |
| 131 Hillmount Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2026 | A0317/26NY |
| 2 Tippett Rd | 33-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Aug 2024 | 24 201112 NNY 06 OZ |
| 33 Glen Park Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2016 | A0629/16NY |
| 517 Glencairn Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Nov 2016 | A0978/16NY |
| 52 Sultana Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2016 | A0624/16NY |
| 53 Brookview Dr | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Dec 2016 | A1104/16NY |
| 532 Glengrove Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Dec 2015 | A1046/15NY |
| 579 Glencairn Ave | New house | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Jun 2024 | A0299/24NY |
| 723 Glencairn Ave | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Submitted Jan 2016 | A0060/16NY |
Waiting for a decision (14)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Marquette Ave | 4-storey building · 20 homes | Site plan | Submitted Nov 2023 | 23 228013 NNY 08 SA |
| 12 Marquette Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted May 2014 | A437/14NY |
| 138 Shelborne Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2016 | A1013/16NY |
| 190 Ranee Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2026 | A0336/26NY |
| 2 A Flemington Rd | Site plan | Site plan and subdivision | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 246714 NNY 08 SA |
| 3102 B Bathurst St | 40-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Jun 2025 | 25 173118 NNY 08 OZ |
| 3560 Bathurst St | Consent | Consent | Submitted Mar 2018 | B0015/18NY |
| 4 Fraserwood Ave | Consent | Consent | Submitted Jun 2018 | B0033/18NY |
| 491 Glencairn Ave | 12-storey building · 225 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted May 2026 | 26 165289 NNY 08 OZ |
| 543 Glengrove Ave | Addition | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2025 | A0266/25NY |
Decided recently (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-87 Bredonhill Crt | 29 townhouses | Part lot control and condominium | Submitted Mar 2024 | 24 120893 NNY 08 PL |
| 120 Varna Dr | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Jan 2025 | B0029/24NY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (90)
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (5)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flemington Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 190 | — | — | — |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 370 | 79% | 26% | — |
| Glen Park Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 410 | 73% | 42% | — |
| Baycrest Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 290 | 95% | 37% | — |
| John Polanyi Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 500 | — | — | 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 (11)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bais Yaakov Elementary School | 15 Saranac Blvd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 146 | Yes |
| Baycrest Child Care Centre | 50 Ameer Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 144 | Yes |
| Lawrence Heights Community Day Care Centre | 10 Flemington Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 138 | Yes |
| Eitz Chaim Schools Vm | 2742 Bathurst St | toddlers, preschool | 125 | Yes |
| Posluns Education Centre | 18 Neptune Dr | preschool, kindergarten | 120 | Yes |
| Dalemount Child Care | 101 Englemount Ave | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 102 | Yes |
| Brightpath Academy - Forest Hill | 5 Glen Park Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 72 | Yes |
| Villa Charities - Our Lady Of Assumption | 125 Glenmount Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 28 | Yes |
| Gan Sameach | 585 Glengrove Ave | preschool | 24 | Yes |
| The Clover School | 3180 Bathurst St | toddlers, preschool | 114 | No |
| Score Day Camp | 2760 Bathurst St | preschool | 88 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 52 Lawrence West | Bus | 197 |
| 7 Bathurst | Bus | 126 |
| 109 Ranee | Bus | 111 |
| 14 Glencairn | Bus | 44 |
| 952 Lawrence West Express | Bus | 37 |
| 400 Lawrence Manor | Bus | 14 |
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 | Englemount-Lawrence | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 9 | 8 | Baycrest Park, Chater Court Park, Dell Park and 6 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Baycrest Park, Chater Court Park, Dell Park and 6 more |
| Community centres | 4 | 1 | Barbara Frum Recreation Centre, Baycrest Arena, Lawrence Heights Community Centre and 1 more |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Baycrest Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Lawrence Heights Community Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Englemount-Lawrence. Nearest: Eglinton Park, 1.8 km away in Yonge-Eglinton. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Englemount-Lawrence. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Baycrest Park (2 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Baycrest Park |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Flemington Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Englemount-Lawrence. Nearest: Brookdale Park, 1.0 km away in Bedford Park-Nortown. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Barbara Frum Community Centre, Lawrence Heights Community Centre and 1 more · 3 of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Flemington Rd | Rezoning approved | 130 |
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West | Jul 29, 2026 | 8 | 8 |
| 1-97 Dorney Court, 2-8 Flemington Road and 21-39 Varna Drive | Mar 25, 2026 | 121 | 175 |
| 589-599 Lawrence Avenue West | Oct 9, 2024 | 6 | 6 |
| 3 Leila Lane, 5 Leila Lane, and 31-109 Bagot Court | Mar 20, 2024 | 102 | 102 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (3)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Dalemount Ave, Glencairn Ave to Shelborne Ave | Q1 2028 to Q4 2032 |
| Road rebuild | Hollaman Rd, near Glen Park Ave | Q4 2026 to Q3 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Coldstream Ave, Englemount Ave to Glengrove Ave | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
Garden and laneway suites (14)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 1-87 Bredonhill Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 109 Regina Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2026 |
| 141 Regina Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 190 Ranee Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 62 Baycrest Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2026 |
| 62 Baycrest Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2026 |
| 725 Glencairn Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 33 Kirkland Blvd | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 28 Sultana Ave | Garden suite | Dec 2025 |
| 53 Viewmount Ave | Garden suite | Dec 2025 |
| 74 Sultana Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2025 |
| 747 Glencairn Ave | Garden suite | Nov 2023 |
| 163 Regina Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2023 |
| 163 Regina Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 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 | 14 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 14 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 29 | 136 | Lower 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 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glencairn Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
| Lawrence West Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
| Wilson Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
| Yorkdale Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Ave W Englemount Ave to Shermount Ave | 30,700 | 53 km/h | Dec 2025 |
| Bathurst St Fairlawn Ave to St Germain Ave | 16,700 | — | Mar 2021 |
| Ranee Ave Bathurst St to Khedive Ave | 8,600 | 53 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Glenmount Ave Shelborne Ave to Madoc Dr | 5,600 | 39 km/h | May 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraserwood Ave Englemount Ave to Shermount Ave | 728 | 54 km/h | Nov 2021 |
| Viewmount Ave Shermount Ave to Viewmount Park Trl | 2,300 | 50 km/h | Jan 2020 |
| Brucewood Cres Covington Rd to Drexel Rd | 2,800 | 49 km/h | Mar 2018 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Baycrest Park | 9.3 |
| Viewmount Park | 4.6 |
| Flemington Park | 2.2 |
| Prince Charles Park | 1.2 |
| Elijah Park | 0.7 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Lawrence Heights Community Recreation & Child Care Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in the Lawrence Heights neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Lawrence Heights Triangular Park
A new park is coming to Lawrence Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Baycrest Park Improvements
The City is improving Baycrest Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - New Park at 2788 Bathurst Street
A new 1250 m2 park is coming to 2788 Bathurst St. as a result of a mixed-use development project.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 3 building permits in Englemount-Lawrence 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, 2 noise exemption permits were issued in Englemount-Lawrence: 1 for large crane work and 1 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 Englemount-Lawrence.
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
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 54 home tests in M6A were above Ontario’s limit. None of 76 home tests in M6B were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Mike Colle · Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence 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, 7,504 service requests came from postal areas M6A and M6B, which cover most of Englemount-Lawrence. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 406 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 371 | |
| Property standards | 349 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 257 | |
| Damaged bins | 186 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 177 |
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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