North St.James Town
North St.James Town is a downtown neighbourhood of about 19,000 people, next to Cabbagetown-South St.James Town, Church-Wellesley and Rosedale-Moore Park. Most households rent. Castle Frank and Sherbourne stations (Line 2) are in or next to it. Its main shopping streets are Bloor St E and Sherbourne St. It stands out for how many residents take transit to work and one of the lowest household incomes in the city. It has fewer parks for its size than most neighbourhoods and fewer street trees.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Bloor St E to the north, Parliament St to the east, Wellesley St E to the south and Ted Rogers Way, then Jarvis St to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are nine active planning proposals in North St.James Town, fewer than most neighbourhoods (66th fewest in Toronto). Of these, five are waiting for a decision and four are under appeal. Another one was decided recently.
Under appeal (4)
Waiting for a decision (5)
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 Sherbourne, Castle Frank and Bloor-Yonge 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 North St.James Town: 2 for continuous concrete pours and 2 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, 383 major crimes were reported in North St.James Town: 1,636 per 100,000 residents, 24% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 29th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Assaults were 1,282 per 100,000, 67% above the citywide rate (768) and the 12th highest in Toronto, while car thefts and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (394 in 2024).
North St.James Town compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 67% higher1,282 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | About the same77 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 19% lower154 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 38% lower38 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 62% lower85 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 265 | 300 | up 13% |
| Car thefts | 23 | 20 | down 13% |
| Break-ins | 45 | 36 | down 20% |
| Robberies | 16 | 18 | up 13% |
| 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 | 1 | 5 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 26 | 140 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 33 | 178 | 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, three collisions in North St.James Town killed or seriously injured someone, the 5th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. One involved a pedestrian.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Castle Frank and Sherbourne stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 2). Inside the neighbourhood, 13 TTC stops are served by the 75 Sherbourne, 94 Wellesley and 65 Parliament buses.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Castle Frank StationLine 2
- Sherbourne StationLine 2
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Sherbourne | about 254 | 4.7 | |
| 94 Wellesley | about 116 | 4.2 | |
| 65 Parliament | about 115 | 3.6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloor St E Redrocket Lane to Parliament St | 32,900 | 39 km/h | Sep 2021 |
| Jarvis St Wellesley St E to Cawthra Sq | 14,300 | 48 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Wellesley St E Jarvis St to Wellesley Pl | 11,000 | 35 km/h | Mar 2025 |
| Sherbourne St Selby St to Bloor St E | 7,000 | 40 km/h | Sep 2020 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario St | 794 | 28 km/h | Dec 2019 |
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
One elementary school and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Its Grade 6 results: it didn’t beat the Toronto average in reading or math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are three licensed child care centres with 282 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 (3)
- George Brown - Rose Avenue Child Care Centre $10 a day
675 Ontario St · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age171 spaces - Wellesley Early Learning Centre - Earlscourt Creche CDI $10 a day
495 Sherbourne St · infants, toddlers, preschool62 spaces - The Munchkin Manor Daycare & Early Learning Centre $10 a day
525 Bloor St E · toddlers, preschool49 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- Rose Avenue EarlyON Child and Family Centre675 Ontario St
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 →North St.James Town has three parks, two of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than almost anywhere in Toronto (2nd fewest per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool. Its streets have 678 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, ginkgo and honey locust: fewer per resident than almost anywhere in Toronto (2nd fewest per resident in Toronto). 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 |
|---|---|
| St. James Town West Park | 0.4 |
| Wellesley - Magill Park | 0.2 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- St. James Town Open Space Redesign
A new park is coming to St. James Town. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - St. James Town West Park Redesign
The City is improving St. James Town West Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | North St.James Town | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 3 | 8 | Dr. Gordon Chong Park, St. James Town West Park, Wellesley-Magill Park |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 | Dr. Gordon Chong Park, St. James Town West Park |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Wellesley Community Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside North St.James Town. Nearest: Wellesley Park, 610 m away in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Wellesley Community Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside North St.James Town. Nearest: Winchester Park, just over the border in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside North St.James Town. Nearest: Water's Edge Promenade, 2.7 km away in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside North St.James Town. Nearest: Riverdale Park East, 1.1 km away in North Riverdale. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside North St.James Town. Nearest: Wellesley Park, 610 m away in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside North St.James Town. Nearest: Ramsden Park, 1.1 km away in Annex. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside North St.James Town. Nearest: Riverdale Park East, 1.1 km away in North Riverdale. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Wellesley Community Centre · 1 of 1 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, 48 building permits were issued, fewer than almost anywhere in Toronto (6th fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 2,277 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (26th 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, 10 building permits in North St.James Town included a green roof, the 41st 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 central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, $402 more than the Toronto average. Most households here (89%) rent, and 36% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 38 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 89 out of 100. There are 24 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (65th most in Toronto). There are seven licensed rooming houses and two shelters or respite sites. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing eight rental buildings (301 rental homes, all to be replaced).
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). Vacancy 3.2% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 18,535 people lived here. The median household income was $59,000, the 156th highest in Toronto (below the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 24% walk or cycle to work, more than four times the typical neighbourhood; 46% commute by transit, well above the typical neighbourhood.
18,535 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 6.7%, Tamil 4.2%, Spanish 3%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 62 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Bloor St E and Sherbourne St. In the last 90 days, two businesses got new licences; the newest is Man O'clock, a salon at 84 Howard St.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops31
- Restaurants and bars21
- Salons and personal services7
- Smoke and vape shops1
- Laundromats and dry cleaners1
Streets with the most
- Bloor St E18
- Sherbourne St16
- Wellesley St E11
- Howard St11
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Cabbagetown is a Business Improvement Area in North St.James Town. 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
North St.James Town has 95 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (25th most in Toronto). No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 95 properties on the Heritage Register (74 designated, 21 listed), 25th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 23 home tests in M4Y were above Ontario’s limit. In M4X, 1 of 86 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.2%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Chris Moise · Ward 13 Toronto Centre profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,745 service requests came from postal areas M4Y and M4X, which cover most of North St.James Town. The most common:
| Property standards | 654 | |
| Injured wildlife | 265 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 173 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 146 | |
| Illegal dumping | 141 | |
| Unreasonable and persistent noise | 125 |
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 | North St.James Town | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 48 | 186 | 153rd |
| Active planning proposals | 9 | 11 | 93rd |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 0 | 26 | 147th |
| New homes since 2021 | 2,277 | 795 | 26th |
| Short-term rentals | 24 | 21 | 65th |
| Heritage properties | 95 | 5 | 25th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 38 | 18 | 28th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,636 | 1,107 | 29th |
| Assaults | 1,282 | 637 | 12th |
| Break-ins | 154 | 173 | 92nd |
| Car thefts | 85 | 193 | 139th |
| Robberies | 77 | 70 | 64th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 38 | 46 | 98th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 5 | 6 | 89th |
| Bicycle thefts | 140 | 31 | 19th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 178 | 212 | 99th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 18,535 | 16,813 | 63rd |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $85,000 | 156th |
| Households that rent | 88.9% | 45.5% | 1st |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 36.2% | 39.0% | 107th |
| Commute by transit | 46.1% | 25.8% | 1st |
| Walk or cycle to work | 23.5% | 5.3% | 20th |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% | 16.3% | 148th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 1.6 | 5.1 | 154th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 1.6 | 5.0 | 157th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 0.9 | 2.1 | 149th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 37 | 228 | 157th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 3 | 10 | 138th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 1.8% | 7.8% | 150th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.0 | 1.6 | 156th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 936 | 410 | 38th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 10 | 4 | 41st |
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 | 265 | 225 | 272 | 282 | 300 |
| Break-ins | 45 | 38 | 40 | 46 | 36 |
| Car thefts | 23 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 20 |
| Robberies | 16 | 24 | 27 | 35 | 18 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 9 |
| Total | 352 | 308 | 360 | 394 | 383 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | North St.James Town | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 1,282 | 768 | 12th |
| Break-ins | 154 | 190 | 92nd |
| Car thefts | 85 | 225 | 139th |
| Robberies | 77 | 78 | 64th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 38 | 61 | 98th |
| Total | 1,636 | 1,322 | 29th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | North St.James Town | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 265 | 225 | 272 | 282 | 300 | 1,282 | 768 | 12th |
| Break-ins | 45 | 38 | 40 | 46 | 36 | 154 | 190 | 92nd |
| Car thefts | 23 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 85 | 225 | 139th |
| Robberies | 16 | 24 | 27 | 35 | 18 | 77 | 78 | 64th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 38 | 61 | 98th |
| Total | 352 | 308 | 360 | 394 | 383 | 1,636 | 1,322 | 29th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45 | 1 |
| 2022 | 50 | 8 |
| 2023 | 49 | 4 |
| 2024 | 54 | 1,047 |
| 2025 | 55 | 501 |
| 2026 | 43 | 716 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Central Toronto | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | $1,492 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | $1,842 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | $2,317 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | $3,194 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (10)
Under appeal (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Huntley St | 29-storey building · 213 homes | Consent and rezoning | Submitted Nov 2021 | 21 235167 STE 13 OZ |
| 137 Isabella St | 69-storey building · 823 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Feb 2024 | 24 119153 STE 13 OZ |
| 29 Linden St | 69-storey building · 872 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Apr 2023 | 23 138754 STE 13 OZ |
| 8 A Linden St | 59-storey building with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Oct 2021 | 21 227527 STE 13 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Isabella St | 69-storey building · 770 homes | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2023 | 23 164025 STE 13 SA |
| 2 Earl St | 63-storey building | Site plan and rezoning | Submitted Sep 2024 | 24 216579 STE 13 SA |
| 30 Huntley St | Two towers, up to 60 storeys · 1,362 homes | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2025 | 25 265168 STE 13 SA |
| 350 Bloor St E | 63-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2022 | 22 172659 STE 11 SA |
| 576 Sherbourne St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Apr 2026 | A0297/26TEY |
Decided recently (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Earl St | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Apr 2026 | B0008/26TEY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (38)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Rose Ave | 73 | 239 | 1964 | 6 |
| 700 Ontario St | 76 | 279 | 1967 | 0 |
| 375 Bleecker St | 78 | 327 | 1969 | 0 |
| 490 Sherbourne St | 79 | 112 | 2008 | 0 |
| 142 Wellesley St E | 80 | 34 | 1928 | — |
| 325 Bleecker St | 82 | 327 | 1969 | 0 |
| 135 Isabella St | 82 | 79 | 1960 | 3 |
| 540 Sherbourne St | 82 | 95 | 1967 | 0 |
| 240 Wellesley St E | 82 | 554 | 1968 | 0 |
| 545 Sherbourne St | 82 | 300 | 1977 | 16 |
| 730 Ontario St | 83 | 279 | 1967 | 0 |
| 200 Wellesley St E | 83 | 719 | 1970 | 0 |
| 565 Sherbourne St | 83 | 514 | 1978 | 12 |
| 135 Earl Pl | 85 | 15 | 1898 | — |
| 125 Earl Pl | 86 | 15 | 1918 | 0 |
| 650 Parliament St | 86 | 568 | 1969 | 0 |
| 666 Ontario St | 86 | 231 | 1965 | 1 |
| 214 Wellesley St E | 89 | 38 | 1923 | — |
| 561 Jarvis St | 90 | 30 | 1900 | 0 |
| 140 Wellesley St E | 91 | 32 | 1928 | — |
| 50 Earl St | 92 | 22 | 1993 | 0 |
| 670 Parliament St | 92 | 239 | 1964 | 11 |
| 275 Bleecker St | 92 | 301 | 1969 | 0 |
| 260 Wellesley St E | 92 | 565 | 1968 | 0 |
| 555 Sherbourne St | 93 | 292 | 1978 | 20 |
| 110 Wellesley St E | 93 | 48 | 1931 | 0 |
| 138 Wellesley St E | 94 | 26 | 1928 | — |
| 280 Wellesley St E | 95 | 571 | 1969 | 0 |
| 99 Howard St | 95 | 239 | 1964 | 0 |
| 222 Wellesley St E | 95 | 69 | 1963 | 0 |
| 10 Huntley St | 96 | 116 | 1960 | 0 |
| 77 Huntley St | 96 | 561 | 1973 | 0 |
| 137 Isabella St | 96 | 56 | 1960 | 0 |
| 77 Howard St | 96 | 381 | 1969 | 0 |
| 451 Bloor St E | 97 | 41 | 1948 | 0 |
| 40 Earl St | 98 | 39 | 1929 | — |
| 44 Huntley St | 98 | 26 | 1915 | — |
| 25 Selby St | 100 | 503 | 2018 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (2)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Avenue Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 680 | 67% | 14% | — |
| Msgr Fraser College (Isabella Campus) | 9-12 | TCDSB | 345 | — | — | — |
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 (3)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Brown - Rose Avenue Child Care Centre | 675 Ontario St | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 171 | Yes |
| Wellesley Early Learning Centre - Earlscourt Creche CDI | 495 Sherbourne St | infants, toddlers, preschool | 62 | Yes |
| The Munchkin Manor Daycare & Early Learning Centre | 525 Bloor St E | toddlers, preschool | 49 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 75 Sherbourne | Bus | 254 |
| 94 Wellesley | Bus | 116 |
| 65 Parliament | Bus | 115 |
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 | North St.James Town | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 3 | 8 | Dr. Gordon Chong Park, St. James Town West Park, Wellesley-Magill Park |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 | Dr. Gordon Chong Park, St. James Town West Park |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Wellesley Community Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside North St.James Town. Nearest: Wellesley Park, 610 m away in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Wellesley Community Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside North St.James Town. Nearest: Winchester Park, just over the border in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside North St.James Town. Nearest: Water's Edge Promenade, 2.7 km away in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside North St.James Town. Nearest: Riverdale Park East, 1.1 km away in North Riverdale. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside North St.James Town. Nearest: Wellesley Park, 610 m away in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside North St.James Town. Nearest: Ramsden Park, 1.1 km away in Annex. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside North St.James Town. Nearest: Riverdale Park East, 1.1 km away in North Riverdale. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Wellesley Community Centre · 1 of 1 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
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-34 and 38-40 Huntley Street and 112-124 Isabella Street | Jul 29, 2026 | 32 | 32 |
| 164-168 Isabella Street | Jul 29, 2026 | 38 | 38 |
| 47-65 Huntley Street, 2-18, 24, and 26 Linden Street and 1-11 Selby Street | Jul 29, 2026 | 29 | 29 |
| 6 and 8 Earl Street | Feb 4, 2026 | 7 | 9 |
| 137 and 141 Isabella Street | Feb 4, 2026 | 61 | 61 |
| 564-576 Sherbourne Street and 29-37 Linden Street | Oct 9, 2024 | 23 | 25 |
| 135 Isabella Street | Jun 26, 2024 | 80 | 80 |
| 561 Jarvis and 102-120 Earl Place | Jun 26, 2024 | 31 | 31 |
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 repairs | Wellesley St E, Homewood Ave to Sherbourne St | Q1 to Q4 2026 |
| Road repairs | Wellesley St E, Wellesley Pl to Homewood Ave | Q1 to Q4 2026 |
| Road repairs | Wellesley St E, Jarvis St to Wellesley Pl | Q1 to Q4 2026 |
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 (2)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man O'clock | Salon or personal services | 84 Howard St | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Canada Wide Parking | Parking lot | 600 Sherbourne St | Oct 15, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
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 | 1 | 5 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 26 | 140 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 33 | 178 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Frank Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Sherbourne Station | TTC subway | 2 | Inside |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloor St E Redrocket Lane to Parliament St | 32,900 | 39 km/h | Sep 2021 |
| Jarvis St Wellesley St E to Cawthra Sq | 14,300 | 48 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Wellesley St E Jarvis St to Wellesley Pl | 11,000 | 35 km/h | Mar 2025 |
| Sherbourne St Selby St to Bloor St E | 7,000 | 40 km/h | Sep 2020 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario St | 794 | 28 km/h | Dec 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|
| St. James Town West Park | 0.4 |
| Wellesley - Magill Park | 0.2 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- St. James Town Open Space Redesign
A new park is coming to St. James Town. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - St. James Town West Park Redesign
The City is improving St. James Town West Park. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 10 building permits in North St.James Town included a green roof, the 41st 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 North St.James Town: 2 for continuous concrete pours and 2 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
Cabbagetown is a Business Improvement Area in North St.James Town. 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
- 95 properties on the Heritage Register (74 designated, 21 listed), 25th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 23 home tests in M4Y were above Ontario’s limit. In M4X, 1 of 86 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.2%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Chris Moise · Ward 13 Toronto Centre profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,745 service requests came from postal areas M4Y and M4X, which cover most of North St.James Town. The most common:
| Property standards | 654 | |
| Injured wildlife | 265 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 173 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 146 | |
| Illegal dumping | 141 | |
| Unreasonable and persistent noise | 125 |
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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