Leaside-Bennington
Leaside-Bennington is a neighbourhood in North York of about 17,000 people, next to Banbury-Don Mills, Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills, Broadview North and six other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Its main shopping street is Bayview Ave. It stands out for how few residents take transit to work and one of the highest household incomes in the city.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Moore Ave, then Millwood Rd to the north, Laird Dr to the east, the Don River, then Eglinton Ave E to the south and Bayview Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 29 active planning proposals in Leaside-Bennington, more than most neighbourhoods (17th most in Toronto). One has a hearing coming up (114 Brentcliffe Rd, Nov 26, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, ten are waiting for a decision and 18 are under appeal. Another one was decided recently.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (18)
Waiting for a decision (10)
Decided recently (1)
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 Laird, Leaside and Sunnybrook Park 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, 4 noise exemption permits were issued in Leaside-Bennington: 4 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, 141 major crimes were reported in Leaside-Bennington: 751 per 100,000 residents, 43% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 145th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Car thefts were 298 per 100,000, 32% above the citywide rate (225) and the 28th highest in Toronto, while assaults, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (141 in 2024).
Leaside-Bennington compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 32% higher298 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | About the same181 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 21% lower48 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 72% lower213 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 86% lower11 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 | 50 | 40 | down 20% |
| Car thefts | 84 | 56 | down 33% |
| Break-ins | 39 | 34 | down 13% |
| Robberies | 3 | 2 | down 33% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 9 | three times as many |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 12 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 55 | 333 | 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, eight collisions in Leaside-Bennington killed or seriously injured someone, the 71st lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Three involved pedestrians. Most were on Bayview Ave and Pottery 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, 54 TTC stops are served by the 5 Line 5 Eglinton streetcar and the 11 Bayview, 51 Leslie and 88 South Leaside buses, among others.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Line 5 Eglinton Streetcar | about 235 | — | |
| 11 Bayview | about 120 | 3.5 | |
| 51 Leslie | about 103 | 3.6 | |
| 88 South Leaside | about 87 | 2.9 | |
| 34 Eglinton | about 60 | 16.5 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Ave Don Valley Brick Works Trl to Pottery Rd | 29,200 | 69 km/h | Jul 2026 |
| Millwood Rd Krawchuk Lane to Malcolm Rd | 21,900 | 39 km/h | Sep 2022 |
| Southvale Dr Hanna Rd to Rolph Rd | 12,300 | 40 km/h | Sep 2026 |
| Moore Ave Pottery Rd to Mallory Cres | 12,100 | 48 km/h | Sep 2022 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutherland Dr Millwood Rd to Lea Ave | 1,800 | 51 km/h | Oct 2018 |
| Vanderhoof Ave Rumsey Rd to Sutherland Dr | 774 | 48 km/h | Apr 2017 |
| Parklea Dr Sutherland Dr to Laird Dr | 1,400 | 48 km/h | Apr 2017 |
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
Five elementary schools and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the five with Grade 6 results, all five beat the Toronto average in reading; all five beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are 12 licensed child care centres with 1,061 spaces, 11 in the $10-a-day program.
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 (12)
- Northlea Community Child Care $10 a day
305 Rumsey Rd · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age225 spaces - Rolph Road Day Care $10 a day
31 Rolph Rd · preschool, kindergarten, school-age192 spaces - Bessborough Child Care Centre $10 a day
211 Bessborough Dr · kindergarten, school-age125 spaces - Brightpath Academy - Leaside $10 a day
235 McRae Dr · infants, toddlers, preschool107 spaces - Leaside Day Care Centre $10 a day
206 Laird Dr · infants, toddlers, preschool99 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Leaside-Bennington has 13 parks, six of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (31st most per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool. Its streets have 5,497 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, red oak and Freeman Autumn Blaze maple: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (46th most per resident in Toronto). The City has ten road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Lower Don Parklands | 29.9 |
| Serena Gundy Park | 15.1 |
| Don Valley Brick Works | 12.7 |
| Wilket Creek Park | 9.8 |
| Howard Talbot Park | 4.9 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Governor's Bridge Lookout Revitalization
The City is improving the Beltline Trail. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Cudmore Creek Wetland & Trailhead
City of Toronto and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is revitalizing the wetland and creating a new trailhead feature at Cudmore Creek, located at the intersection of Pottery Road and Bayview Avenue.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Leaside-Bennington | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 13 | 8 | 66 Douglas Crescent Parkette, Bennington Heights Park, Bessborough Parkette and 10 more |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 | Bennington Heights Park, Evergreen Gardens Park, Howard Talbot Park and 3 more |
| Community centres | 4 | 1 | Leaside Curling Club, Leaside Gardens Swimming Pool, Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena and 1 more |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Leaside-Bennington. Nearest: Rosedale Park, 900 m away in Rosedale-Moore Park. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Leaside Gardens Swimming Pool |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Leaside-Bennington. Nearest: Livingstone Park, just over the border in Broadview North. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Leaside-Bennington. Nearest: Water's Edge Promenade, 3.9 km away in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Howard Talbot Park (2 courts); 2 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Bennington Heights Park, Howard Talbot Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Leaside-Bennington. Nearest: Leonard Linton Park, just over the border in Thorncliffe Park. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Leaside-Bennington. Nearest: Radar Park, just over the border in Thorncliffe Park. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Don Valley Brick Works, Serena Gundy Park and 1 more · 2 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, 374 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (20th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 23 garden and laneway suites, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. In all, permits have added 1,024 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (66th 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, 11 building permits in Leaside-Bennington included a green roof, the 36th most 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 East York (the former Borough of East York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,820 a month in October 2025, $235 less than the Toronto average. About a quarter of households here (28%) rent, and 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 37 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 92 out of 100. There are 23 homes registered as short-term rentals, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 44 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood; the largest project is 126 Laird Dr, with 44 affordable homes. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing one rental building (10 rental homes, all to be replaced).
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover East York (the former Borough of East York). Vacancy 3.4% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 16,535 people lived here. The median household income was $148,000, the 6th highest in Toronto (well above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 15% walk or cycle to work, more than twice the typical neighbourhood; 12% commute by transit, well below the typical neighbourhood.
16,535 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Cantonese 1.8%, Mandarin 1.6%, Spanish 1.3%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 99 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and salons and personal services. Most are on Bayview Ave. One got a new licence in the last 90 days: Apex Shawarma, a restaurant or bar at 1549 Bayview Ave.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars32
- Salons and personal services30
- Take-out and food shops28
- Smoke and vape shops5
- Auto repair shops2
Streets with the most
- Bayview Ave55
- Laird Dr13
- Eglinton Ave E12
- Millwood Rd11
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Bayview Leaside is a Business Improvement Area in Leaside-Bennington. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Leaside-Bennington has 66 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (30th most in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 66 properties on the Heritage Register (26 designated, 40 listed), 30th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (2.5%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M4G, 6 of 282 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.1%; Toronto 2.0%). In M4W, 1 of 82 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.2%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Rachel Chernos Lin · Ward 15 Don Valley West profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,365 service requests came from postal area M4G, which covers most of Leaside-Bennington. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 210 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 203 | |
| Tree pruning | 145 | |
| Missed garbage pickup | 145 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 136 | |
| Property standards | 136 |
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 | Leaside-Bennington | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 374 | 186 | 20th |
| Active planning proposals | 29 | 11 | 17th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 23 | 26 | 82nd |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,024 | 795 | 66th |
| Short-term rentals | 23 | 21 | 72nd |
| Heritage properties | 66 | 5 | 30th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 37 | 18 | 30th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 751 | 1,107 | 145th |
| Assaults | 213 | 637 | 155th |
| Break-ins | 181 | 173 | 72nd |
| Car thefts | 298 | 193 | 28th |
| Robberies | 11 | 70 | 154th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 48 | 46 | 74th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 12 | 31 | 116th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 333 | 212 | 33rd |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 16,535 | 16,813 | 82nd |
| Median household income | $148,000 | $85,000 | 6th |
| Households that rent | 27.7% | 45.5% | 137th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 43.4% | 39.0% | 37th |
| Commute by transit | 12.4% | 25.8% | 155th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 15.2% | 5.3% | 36th |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.7% | 16.3% | 74th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 4.8 | 5.1 | 88th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 7.9 | 5.0 | 31st |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.1 | 2.1 | 74th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 332 | 228 | 46th |
| Affordable homes coming | 44 | 19 | 68th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 10 | 10 | 74th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 16.7% | 7.8% | 34th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 4.8 | 1.6 | 28th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 350 | 410 | 89th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 11 | 4 | 36th |
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 | 50 | 34 | 38 | 25 | 40 |
| Break-ins | 39 | 42 | 49 | 30 | 34 |
| Car thefts | 84 | 79 | 115 | 77 | 56 |
| Robberies | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 9 |
| Total | 179 | 163 | 216 | 141 | 141 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Leaside-Bennington | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 213 | 768 | 155th |
| Break-ins | 181 | 190 | 72nd |
| Car thefts | 298 | 225 | 28th |
| Robberies | 11 | 78 | 154th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 48 | 61 | 74th |
| Total | 751 | 1,322 | 145th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Leaside-Bennington | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 50 | 34 | 38 | 25 | 40 | 213 | 768 | 155th |
| Break-ins | 39 | 42 | 49 | 30 | 34 | 181 | 190 | 72nd |
| Car thefts | 84 | 79 | 115 | 77 | 56 | 298 | 225 | 28th |
| Robberies | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 78 | 154th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 48 | 61 | 74th |
| Total | 179 | 163 | 216 | 141 | 141 | 751 | 1,322 | 145th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 434 | 33 |
| 2022 | 386 | 269 |
| 2023 | 421 | 50 |
| 2024 | 428 | 458 |
| 2025 | 394 | 118 |
| 2026 | 334 | 96 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | East York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,339 | $1,192 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,578 | $1,510 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,750 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,189 | $2,241 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers East York (the former Borough of East York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (30)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Brentcliffe Rd | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 26 | A0448/24NY |
Under appeal (18)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Hanna Rd | Addition | Minor variance | Submitted Dec 2015 | A1044/15NY |
| 126 Laird Dr | 8-storey building · 143 homes | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2020 | 20 181272 NNY 15 SA |
| 134 Laird Dr | 8-storey building · 106 homes | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2020 | 20 181299 NNY 15 SA |
| 164 Parkhurst Blvd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Dec 2015 | A1034/15NY |
| 24 Sutherland Dr | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2014 | A890/14NY |
| 245 Airdrie Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2016 | A0807/16NY |
| 262 Bessborough Dr | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2013 | A473/13NY |
| 30 Parkhurst Blvd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2016 | A0988/16NY |
| 310 Rumsey Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2016 | A0876/16NY |
| 314 Rumsey Rd | New house | Minor variance | Submitted May 2016 | A0501/16NY |
Waiting for a decision (10)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Glenbrae Ave | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Submitted Jan 2016 | A0008/16NY |
| 1307 Bayview Ave | Consent | Consent | Submitted Sep 2025 | B0024/25NY |
| 19 Berney Cres | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted May 2016 | A0443/16NY |
| 278 Bessborough Dr | 44-storey building · 465 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 252497 NNY 15 OZ |
| 28 Evergreen Gdns | Condominium | Condominium | Submitted Feb 2025 | 25 115684 NNY 15 CD |
| 5 Roxville Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2021 | A0171/21NY |
| 50 Village Station Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2024 | 24 141137 NNY 15 SA |
| 512 Broadway Ave | Addition | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2017 | A0313/17NY |
| 59 Divadale Dr | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Dec 2024 | A0625/24NY |
| 74 Randolph Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2026 |
Decided recently (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Rykert Cres | Second suite | Minor variance | Decided Oct 2026 | A0321/26NY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (37)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 904 Eglinton Ave E | 78 | 23 | 1958 | — |
| 31 Brentcliffe Rd | 84 | 16 | 1958 | 0 |
| 27 Brentcliffe Rd | 85 | 12 | 1960 | — |
| 888 Eglinton Ave E | 88 | 18 | 1954 | — |
| 896 Eglinton Ave E | 89 | 43 | 1950 | 0 |
| 972 Eglinton Ave E | 89 | 49 | 1962 | 0 |
| 841 Millwood Rd | 89 | 17 | 1960 | 0 |
| 1741 Bayview Ave | 89 | 26 | 1960 | 0 |
| 855 Millwood Rd | 89 | 22 | 1960 | 0 |
| 1477 Bayview Ave | 90 | 105 | 1941 | 0 |
| 960 Eglinton Ave E | 90 | 16 | 1944 | 0 |
| 1911 Bayview Ave | 90 | 20 | 1911 | — |
| 871 Millwood Rd | 90 | 15 | 1947 | — |
| 894 Eglinton Ave E | 91 | 44 | 1954 | 0 |
| 970 Eglinton Ave E | 91 | 50 | 1965 | 0 |
| 1315 Bayview Ave | 91 | 38 | 1950 | 0 |
| 892 Eglinton Ave E | 92 | 37 | 1961 | 0 |
| 823 Millwood Rd | 92 | 13 | 1950 | 0 |
| 15 Mallory Cres | 92 | 34 | 1962 | 0 |
| 958 Eglinton Ave E | 93 | 24 | 1945 | 0 |
| 1215 Bayview Ave | 93 | 38 | 1940 | — |
| 870 Millwood Rd | 93 | 11 | 1950 | — |
| 964 Eglinton Ave E | 94 | 12 | 1954 | 0 |
| 1833 Bayview Ave | 94 | 112 | 1965 | 0 |
| 1291 Bayview Ave | 95 | 69 | 1965 | 0 |
| 715 Millwood Rd | 95 | 14 | 1950 | — |
| 93 Mallory Cres | 95 | 10 | 1951 | — |
| 1903 Bayview Ave | 96 | 27 | 1965 | 0 |
| 1425 Bayview Ave | 97 | 14 | 2006 | 0 |
| 795 Eglinton Ave E | 97 | 88 | 1986 | 0 |
| 872 Millwood Rd | 97 | 10 | 1939 | — |
| 1220 Bayview Ave | 97 | 48 | 1954 | 0 |
| 18 Kenrae Rd | 98 | 13 | 1956 | 0 |
| 1295 Bayview Ave | 98 | 19 | 1953 | 0 |
| 39 Leacrest Rd | 98 | 10 | 1951 | 0 |
| 898 Eglinton Ave E | 99 | 21 | 1954 | — |
| 1299 Bayview Ave | 99 | 19 | 1953 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (6)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolph Road Elementary School | JK-6 | TDSB | 320 | 96% | 88% | — |
| St Anselm Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 255 | 100% | 75% | — |
| Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School | JK-8 | TDSB | 450 | 93% | 80% | — |
| Bennington Heights Elementary School | JK-6 | TDSB | 160 | 95% | 74% | — |
| Northlea Elementary and Middle School | JK-8 | TDSB | 745 | 95% | 82% | — |
| Leaside High School | 9-12 | TDSB | 1,115 | — | — | 95% |
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 (12)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlea Community Child Care | 305 Rumsey Rd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 225 | Yes |
| Rolph Road Day Care | 31 Rolph Rd | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 192 | Yes |
| Bessborough Child Care Centre | 211 Bessborough Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 125 | Yes |
| Brightpath Academy - Leaside | 235 McRae Dr | infants, toddlers, preschool | 107 | Yes |
| Leaside Day Care Centre | 206 Laird Dr | infants, toddlers, preschool | 99 | Yes |
| Maria Montessori School Young Children's Community | 125 Brentcliffe Rd | toddlers, preschool | 71 | Yes |
| Rolph Road - Leaside Day Care Centres (St. Anselm) | 182 Bessborough Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 61 | Yes |
| Plasp Bennington Heights Ps | 76 Bennington Heights Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 43 | Yes |
| Leaside Children's House | 839 Millwood Rd | toddlers, preschool | 41 | Yes |
| Bennington Heights Child Care Centre | 76 Bennington Heights Dr | preschool | 39 | Yes |
| Trace Manes School | 822 Millwood Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 26 | Yes |
| Children's Garden Junior School - Early Start | 670 Eglinton Ave E | preschool | 32 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Line 5 Eglinton | Streetcar | 235 |
| 11 Bayview | Bus | 120 |
| 51 Leslie | Bus | 103 |
| 88 South Leaside | Bus | 87 |
| 34 Eglinton | Bus | 60 |
| 156 Millwood | Bus | 30 |
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 | Leaside-Bennington | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 13 | 8 | 66 Douglas Crescent Parkette, Bennington Heights Park, Bessborough Parkette and 10 more |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 | Bennington Heights Park, Evergreen Gardens Park, Howard Talbot Park and 3 more |
| Community centres | 4 | 1 | Leaside Curling Club, Leaside Gardens Swimming Pool, Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena and 1 more |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Leaside-Bennington. Nearest: Rosedale Park, 900 m away in Rosedale-Moore Park. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Leaside Gardens Swimming Pool |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Leaside-Bennington. Nearest: Livingstone Park, just over the border in Broadview North. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Leaside-Bennington. Nearest: Water's Edge Promenade, 3.9 km away in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Howard Talbot Park (2 courts); 2 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Bennington Heights Park, Howard Talbot Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Leaside-Bennington. Nearest: Leonard Linton Park, just over the border in Thorncliffe Park. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Leaside-Bennington. Nearest: Radar Park, just over the border in Thorncliffe Park. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Don Valley Brick Works, Serena Gundy Park and 1 more · 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 126 Laird Dr | Rezoning approved | 44 |
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1779-1787 Bayview Avenue | Jul 24, 2024 | 10 | 10 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (10)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Airdrie Rd, Bayview Ave to Heather Rd | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Airdrie Rd, Heather Rd to Bessborough Dr | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Bayview Ave, Davisville Ave to Millwood Rd | 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Bessborough Dr, Airdrie Rd to Rumsey Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Rolland Rd, Bessborough Dr to Hanna Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Rolph Rd, Southvale Dr to Sutherland Dr | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Fleming Cres, Donegall Dr to Parkhurst Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Hanna Rd, Airdrie Rd to Rumsey Rd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Don Valley Pkwy, Bayview Bloor Ramp to Don Valley Pkwy | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Southvale Dr, Hanna Rd to Rutherglen Rd | 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 (1)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Shawarma | Restaurant or bar | 1549 Bayview Ave | Aug 14, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (23)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 78 Donegall Dr | Laneway suite | Sep 2026 |
| 751 Eglinton Ave E | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 76 Vanderhoof Ave | Laneway suite | Aug 2026 |
| 712 Eglinton Ave E | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 727-731 Millwood Rd | Garden suite | Apr 2026 |
| 732 Eglinton Ave E | Garden suite | Nov 2025 |
| 80 Randolph Rd | Laneway or garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 35 Bessborough Dr | Garden suite | Jul 2025 |
| 183 Hanna Rd | Garden suite | Dec 2024 |
| 33 Randolph Rd | Garden suite | Sep 2024 |
| 444 Heath St E | Laneway or garden suite | Aug 2024 |
| 236 Bessborough Dr | Garden suite | Aug 2024 |
| 229 Airdrie Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2024 |
| 122 Donegall Dr | Laneway suite | Mar 2024 |
| 43 Killdeer Cres | Garden suite | Feb 2024 |
| 317 Sutherland Dr | Laneway suite | Oct 2023 |
| 230 Airdrie Rd | Garden suite | Sep 2023 |
| 192 Randolph Rd | Laneway suite | Jun 2023 |
| 185 Divadale Dr | Garden suite | Mar 2023 |
| 317 Sutherland Dr | Laneway suite | Dec 2022 |
| 158 Randolph Rd | Laneway suite | May 2021 |
| 24 Cameron Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2015 |
| 73 Fleming Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2015 |
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 | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 12 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 55 | 333 | 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 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Ave Don Valley Brick Works Trl to Pottery Rd | 29,200 | 69 km/h | Jul 2026 |
| Millwood Rd Krawchuk Lane to Malcolm Rd | 21,900 | 39 km/h | Sep 2022 |
| Southvale Dr Hanna Rd to Rolph Rd | 12,300 | 40 km/h | Sep 2026 |
| Moore Ave Pottery Rd to Mallory Cres | 12,100 | 48 km/h | Sep 2022 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutherland Dr Millwood Rd to Lea Ave | 1,800 | 51 km/h | Oct 2018 |
| Vanderhoof Ave Rumsey Rd to Sutherland Dr | 774 | 48 km/h | Apr 2017 |
| Parklea Dr Sutherland Dr to Laird Dr | 1,400 | 48 km/h | Apr 2017 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Lower Don Parklands | 29.9 |
| Serena Gundy Park | 15.1 |
| Don Valley Brick Works | 12.7 |
| Wilket Creek Park | 9.8 |
| Howard Talbot Park | 4.9 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Governor's Bridge Lookout Revitalization
The City is improving the Beltline Trail. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Cudmore Creek Wetland & Trailhead
City of Toronto and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is revitalizing the wetland and creating a new trailhead feature at Cudmore Creek, located at the intersection of Pottery Road and Bayview Avenue.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 11 building permits in Leaside-Bennington included a green roof, the 36th most 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, 4 noise exemption permits were issued in Leaside-Bennington: 4 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
Bayview Leaside is a Business Improvement Area in Leaside-Bennington. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 66 properties on the Heritage Register (26 designated, 40 listed), 30th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (2.5%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M4G, 6 of 282 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.1%; Toronto 2.0%). In M4W, 1 of 82 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.2%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Rachel Chernos Lin · Ward 15 Don Valley West 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, 4,365 service requests came from postal area M4G, which covers most of Leaside-Bennington. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 210 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 203 | |
| Tree pruning | 145 | |
| Missed garbage pickup | 145 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 136 | |
| Property standards | 136 |
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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