University
University is a small downtown neighbourhood of about 6,400 people, next to Annex, Bay-Cloverhill, Kensington-Chinatown and three other neighbourhoods. Most households rent. Six subway stations (Line 1 and 2) are in or next to it. Its main shopping streets are Bloor St W and College St. It stands out for its many heritage properties and how many residents walk or cycle to work. It has more parks for its size than most neighbourhoods and more street trees than most, but one of the highest rates of serious traffic collisions in the city.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Bloor St W to the north, Queen's Park, then Queen's Park Cres W to the east, College St to the south and Bathurst St to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 13 active planning proposals in University, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Of these, nine are waiting for a decision and four are under appeal. Another four were decided recently.
Under appeal (4)
Waiting for a decision (9)
Decided recently (4)
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
Part of the neighbourhood is in the Harbord Village | Phase I heritage conservation district, where changes to building exteriors need heritage approval. Part of the neighbourhood is in the Harbord Village | Phase II heritage conservation district, where changes to building exteriors need heritage approval. Parts of it are in the Spadina, St George and Museum 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, 9 noise exemption permits were issued in University: 7 for amplified sound at events and 2 for construction outside normal hours.
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, 239 major crimes were reported in University: 2,909 per 100,000 residents, 2.2 times the citywide rate (1,322) and the 6th highest in Toronto. Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were above the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (234 in 2024). Rates are per resident, so areas with few residents and many visitors, workers or shoppers have high rates.
University compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 284% higher730 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 127% higher1,741 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 100% higher122 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 72% higher134 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 19% lower183 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 | 95 | 143 | up 51% |
| Car thefts | 9 | 15 | up 67% |
| Break-ins | 32 | 60 | nearly doubled |
| Robberies | 10 | 11 | about the same |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 10 | nearly doubled |
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 | 55 | 855 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 25 | 389 | 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, nine collisions in University killed or seriously injured someone, the 5th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Three involved pedestrians. Most were on Bathurst St and St George St.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Bathurst, Bay, Museum, Queen's Park, Spadina and St George stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 1 and 2). Inside the neighbourhood, 41 TTC stops are served by the 506 Carlton, 510 Spadina and 511 Bathurst streetcars and the 94 Wellesley bus, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Bathurst StationLine 2
- Bay StationLine 2
- Museum StationLine 1
- Queen's Park StationLine 1
- Spadina StationLine 1, 2
- St George StationLine 1, 2
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 Carlton Streetcar | about 262 | 7.5 · high | |
| 510 Spadina Streetcar | about 219 | 4.7 | |
| 511 Bathurst Streetcar | about 172 | 3.9 | |
| 94 Wellesley | about 61 | 4.2 | |
| 13 Avenue Rd | about 51 | 4.1 |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spadina Ave Sussex Ave to Washington Ave | 17,100 | 49 km/h | Feb 2022 |
| Queen's Park Charles St W to Bloor St W | 16,300 | — | Sep 2019 |
| Bloor St W Queen's Park to Bedford Rd | 13,000 | — | Sep 2019 |
| Harbord St Boys Of Major Lane to Brunswick Ave | 8,500 | 43 km/h | Jun 2022 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lippincott St Lewis Family Lane to Harbord St | 647 | 37 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Brunswick Ave | 605 | 36 km/h | Nov 2021 |
| Major St Lane N of Sussex and E of Major to Leah Cohen Lane | 846 | 35 km/h | Sep 2025 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Three elementary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, Lord Lansdowne Junior Public School beat the Toronto average in reading; both beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are eight licensed child care centres with 694 spaces, all 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 (8)
- Miles Nadal Community Centre Nursery School $10 a day
750 Spadina Ave · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age194 spaces - The Neighbourhood Group Lord Lansdowne Child Care $10 a day
33 Robert St · kindergarten, school-age142 spaces - The Neighbourhood Group King Edward Child Care $10 a day
112 Lippincott St · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age105 spaces - University Of Toronto Early Learning Centre - Glen Morris $10 a day
7 Glen Morris St · infants, toddlers, preschool96 spaces - Annex Montessori School $10 a day
427 Bloor St W · toddlers, preschool68 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →University has five parks, two of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (34th most per resident in Toronto). It has one wading pool but no indoor or outdoor public pool. Its streets have 2,486 City-owned trees, mostly honey locust, Norway maple and red oak: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (29th most per resident in Toronto). The City has 15 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| City Wide Open Space | 0.4 |
| Huron - Washington Parkette | 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
- New Park at 51 Sussex Avenue
A new park is coming to 51 Sussex Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Huron-Washington Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground at Huron-Washington Parkette. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | University | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 5 | 8 | Huron-Washington Parkette, Margaret Fairley Park, Matt Cohen Park and 2 more |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 | Huron-Washington Parkette, Margaret Fairley Park |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside University. |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside University. Nearest: Alexandra Park, 700 m away in Kensington-Chinatown. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside University. Nearest: Scadding Court Community Centre, just over the border in Kensington-Chinatown. |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Margaret Fairley Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside University. Nearest: Hto Park, 2.4 km away in Harbourfront-CityPlace. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside University. Nearest: Ramsden Park, 860 m away in Annex. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside University. Nearest: Alexandra Park, 700 m away in Kensington-Chinatown. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside University. Nearest: Alexandra Park, 700 m away in Kensington-Chinatown. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Sally Bird Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside University. |
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, 277 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (44th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 48 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (35th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 624 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, 16 building permits in University included a green roof, the 16th 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. More than half of households here (61%) rent, and 45% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are six apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 84 out of 100. There are 53 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (23rd most in Toronto). There are five licensed rooming houses and two shelters or respite sites. 109 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (47th most in Toronto); the largest project is 502 Spadina Ave, with 109 affordable homes. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing one rental building (40 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, 6,435 people lived here. The median household income was $80,000, the 98th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 34% walk or cycle to work, more than six times the typical neighbourhood; 27% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
6,435 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Mandarin 6.1%, Cantonese 4.1%, Portuguese 3.3%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 199 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Bloor St W and College St. In the last 90 days, eight businesses got new licences; the newest is Compass Group Canada, a restaurant or bar at 25 Devonshire Pl.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars119
- Take-out and food shops47
- Salons and personal services17
- Laundromats and dry cleaners4
- Smoke and vape shops4
Streets with the most
- Bloor St W50
- College St50
- Harbord St33
- Spadina Ave21
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Bloor Annex, Harbord Street and Mirvish Village are Business Improvement Areas in University. 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
University has 445 properties on the Heritage Register, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (6th most in Toronto). No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 445 properties on the Heritage Register (39 designated, 406 listed), 6th 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 167 home tests in M5S were above Ontario’s limit. None of 85 home tests in M5T were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Dianne Saxe · Ward 11 University-Rosedale profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 2,827 service requests came from postal area M5S, which covers most of University. The most common:
| Graffiti on private property | 175 | |
| Injured wildlife | 127 | |
| Property standards | 125 | |
| Illegal dumping | 117 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 90 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 69 |
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 | University | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 277 | 186 | 44th |
| Active planning proposals | 13 | 11 | 70th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 48 | 26 | 35th |
| New homes since 2021 | 624 | 795 | 89th |
| Short-term rentals | 53 | 21 | 23rd |
| Heritage properties | 445 | 5 | 6th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 6 | 18 | 125th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 2,909 | 1,107 | 6th |
| Assaults | 1,741 | 637 | 6th |
| Break-ins | 730 | 173 | 1st |
| Car thefts | 183 | 193 | 88th |
| Robberies | 134 | 70 | 19th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 122 | 46 | 9th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 855 | 31 | 1st |
| Thefts from vehicles | 389 | 212 | 20th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 6,435 | 16,813 | 157th |
| Median household income | $80,000 | $85,000 | 98th |
| Households that rent | 61.1% | 45.5% | 27th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 45.2% | 39.0% | 26th |
| Commute by transit | 27.1% | 25.8% | 65th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 33.6% | 5.3% | 10th |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% | 16.3% | 78th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 14.0 | 5.1 | 5th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 7.8 | 5.0 | 34th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 4.0 | 2.1 | 13th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 386 | 228 | 29th |
| Affordable homes coming | 109 | 19 | 47th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 15 | 10 | 42nd |
| Park and open space, share of land | 0.7% | 7.8% | 156th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.2 | 1.6 | 147th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 4,423 | 410 | 1st |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 16 | 4 | 16th |
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 | 95 | 99 | 130 | 140 | 143 |
| Break-ins | 32 | 39 | 55 | 52 | 60 |
| Car thefts | 9 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 15 |
| Robberies | 10 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 11 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 151 | 181 | 220 | 234 | 239 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | University | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 1,741 | 768 | 6th |
| Break-ins | 730 | 190 | 1st |
| Car thefts | 183 | 225 | 88th |
| Robberies | 134 | 78 | 19th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 122 | 61 | 9th |
| Total | 2,909 | 1,322 | 6th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | University | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 95 | 99 | 130 | 140 | 143 | 1,741 | 768 | 6th |
| Break-ins | 32 | 39 | 55 | 52 | 60 | 730 | 190 | 1st |
| Car thefts | 9 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 183 | 225 | 88th |
| Robberies | 10 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 11 | 134 | 78 | 19th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 122 | 61 | 9th |
| Total | 151 | 181 | 220 | 234 | 239 | 2,909 | 1,322 | 6th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 318 | 18 |
| 2022 | 284 | 7 |
| 2023 | 309 | 29 |
| 2024 | 328 | 51 |
| 2025 | 246 | 58 |
| 2026 | 243 | 461 |
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 (17)
Under appeal (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 St George St | 28-storey building · 398 homes | Site plan | Submitted May 2021 | 21 155930 STE 11 SA |
| 42 Ulster St | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2023 | A0286/23TEY |
| 57 Major St | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Apr 2020 | A0395/20TEY |
| 84 Queen'S Park | 9-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Oct 2019 | 19 232956 STE 11 SA |
Waiting for a decision (9)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Glen Morris St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | A0747/26TEY |
| 200 Cumberland St | Condominium | Condominium | Submitted Jul 2024 | 24 172858 STE 11 CD |
| 208 Bloor St W | 36-storey building · 426 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Aug 2026 | 26 226063 STE 11 OZ |
| 210 Bloor St W | 42 homes | Condominium | Submitted Oct 2021 | 21 231952 STE 11 CD |
| 250 Robert St | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2026 | A0628/26TEY |
| 320 Bloor St W | 37-storey building with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Nov 2021 | 21 234506 STE 11 OZ |
| 334 Bloor St W | 36-storey building · 431 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2022 | 22 138885 STE 11 SA |
| 425 Bloor St W | 30-storey building · 472 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Oct 2022 | 22 216344 STE 11 SA |
| 6 Croft St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2026 | A0620/26TEY |
Decided recently (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Brunswick Ave | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Decided Aug 2026 | A0469/26TEY |
| 300 Bloor St W | 34-storey building · 339 homes and shops | Condominium | Submitted Mar 2026 | 26 130612 STE 11 CD |
| 46 Russell St | Add a storey | Minor variance | Decided Aug 2025 | A0643/25TEY |
| 511 Bloor St W | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Jul 2026 | A0598/26TEY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (6)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 409 Huron St | 53 | 42 | 1898 | 0 |
| 153 Borden St | 74 | 45 | 1987 | 0 |
| 710 Spadina Ave | 87 | 62 | 1959 | — |
| 341 Bloor St W | 92 | 326 | 1980 | 0 |
| 666 Spadina Ave | 97 | 336 | 1971 | 0 |
| 484 Spadina Ave | 99 | 166 | 2021 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (3)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| da Vinci School | JK-6 | TDSB | 75 | — | — | — |
| Lord Lansdowne Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 300 | 89% | 81% | — |
| King Edward Junior and Senior Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 485 | 82% | 82% | — |
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 (8)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Nadal Community Centre Nursery School | 750 Spadina Ave | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 194 | Yes |
| The Neighbourhood Group Lord Lansdowne Child Care | 33 Robert St | kindergarten, school-age | 142 | Yes |
| The Neighbourhood Group King Edward Child Care | 112 Lippincott St | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 105 | Yes |
| University Of Toronto Early Learning Centre - Glen Morris | 7 Glen Morris St | infants, toddlers, preschool | 96 | Yes |
| Annex Montessori School | 427 Bloor St W | toddlers, preschool | 68 | Yes |
| Campus Community Co-Operative Day Care | 370 Huron St | infants, toddlers, preschool | 49 | Yes |
| Kodomoen Childcare Centre | 630 Spadina Ave | preschool | 24 | Yes |
| Huron Playschool Co-Operative | 383 Huron St | preschool | 16 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 506 Carlton | Streetcar | 262 |
| 510 Spadina | Streetcar | 219 |
| 511 Bathurst | Streetcar | 172 |
| 94 Wellesley | Bus | 61 |
| 13 Avenue Rd | Bus | 51 |
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 | University | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 5 | 8 | Huron-Washington Parkette, Margaret Fairley Park, Matt Cohen Park and 2 more |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 | Huron-Washington Parkette, Margaret Fairley Park |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside University. |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside University. Nearest: Alexandra Park, 700 m away in Kensington-Chinatown. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside University. Nearest: Scadding Court Community Centre, just over the border in Kensington-Chinatown. |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Margaret Fairley Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside University. Nearest: Hto Park, 2.4 km away in Harbourfront-CityPlace. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside University. Nearest: Ramsden Park, 860 m away in Annex. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside University. Nearest: Alexandra Park, 700 m away in Kensington-Chinatown. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside University. Nearest: Alexandra Park, 700 m away in Kensington-Chinatown. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Sally Bird Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside University. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 502 Spadina Ave | Rezoning approved | 109 |
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 409 Huron Street | Feb 4, 2026 | 40 | 40 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (15)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Laneway rebuild | Douglas Campbell Lane, near College St | 2026 |
| Laneway rebuild | Douglas Campbell Lane, Spadina Ave to Robert St | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Brunswick Ave, Bloor St W to Lowther Ave | Q3 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road rebuild | Bloor St W, Madison Ave to Spadina Rd | Q3 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road rebuild | Bloor St W, Avenue Rd to Bedford Rd | Q3 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road rebuild | Bloor St W, Bedford Rd to Devonshire Pl | Q3 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road rebuild | Bloor St W, Huron St to Madison Ave | Q3 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Harbord St, Brunswick Ave to Borden St | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Hoskin Ave, Tower Rd to Devonshire Pl | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Harbord St, St George St to Huron St | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Hoskin Ave, Devonshire Pl to St George St | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Harbord St, near St George St | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Hoskin Ave, Hoskin Ave to Tower Rd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Harbord St, Huron St to Spadina Ave | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Bedford Rd, near Bloor St W | Q3 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 (8)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group Canada | Restaurant or bar | 25 Devonshire Pl | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Burger Crew | Restaurant or bar | 382 College St | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Bola Brading Hair Salon | Salon or personal services | 396 College St | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Red Lantern | Restaurant or bar | 515 Bloor St W | Sep 29, 2026 |
| The Dropp Laundromat | Laundromat or dry cleaner | 172 Harbord St | Sep 18, 2026 |
| The Infinite Bean Cafe | Restaurant or bar | 750 Spadina Ave | Sep 12, 2026 |
| Lumos Cafe | Restaurant or bar | 106 Harbord St | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Casa Donato | Restaurant or bar | 660 Spadina Ave | Aug 26, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (48)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 150 Brunswick Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2026 |
| 36 Brunswick Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2026 |
| 356 Huron St | Laneway suite | Apr 2026 |
| 269 Brunswick Ave | Laneway suite | Apr 2026 |
| 79 Robert St | Laneway suite | Mar 2026 |
| 228 Major St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 370 Lippincott St | Laneway suite | Nov 2025 |
| 30 Brunswick Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2025 |
| 77 Robert St | Laneway suite | Aug 2025 |
| 122 Borden St | Laneway or garden suite | Feb 2025 |
| 269 Brunswick Ave | Laneway suite | Feb 2025 |
| 163 Robert St | Laneway suite | Dec 2024 |
| 239 Lippincott St | Laneway suite | Dec 2024 |
| 75 Brunswick Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2024 |
| 77 Brunswick Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2024 |
| 219 Lippincott St | Laneway suite | Jul 2024 |
| 135 Brunswick Ave | Laneway suite | Jun 2024 |
| 168 Lippincott St | Laneway suite | Jun 2024 |
| 364 Huron St | Laneway suite | Apr 2024 |
| 76 Sussex Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2024 |
| 127 Borden St | Laneway suite | Jan 2024 |
| 558 Spadina Cres | Laneway suite | Dec 2023 |
| 556 Spadina Cres | Laneway suite | Dec 2023 |
| 119 Lippincott St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2023 |
| 249 Major St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 252 Lippincott St | Laneway suite | Jun 2023 |
| 148 Brunswick Ave | Laneway suite | Jun 2023 |
| 269 Borden St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2023 |
| 92 Sussex Ave | Laneway suite | Dec 2022 |
| 146 Brunswick Ave | Laneway suite | Nov 2022 |
| 269 Borden St | Laneway suite | Nov 2022 |
| 77 Robert St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2022 |
| 42 Borden St | Laneway suite | Aug 2022 |
| 229 Lippincott St | Laneway suite | Aug 2022 |
| 246 Lippincott St | Laneway or garden suite | Jul 2022 |
| 148 Borden St | Laneway suite | May 2022 |
| 202 Lippincott St | Laneway suite | Jan 2022 |
| 643 Bathurst St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2021 |
| 84 Ulster St | Laneway or garden suite | Jul 2021 |
| 82 Borden St | Laneway or garden suite | Jul 2021 |
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 | 55 | 855 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 25 | 389 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
| Station | Service | Lines | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathurst Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Bay Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Museum Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
| Queen's Park Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
| Spadina Station | TTC subway | 1, 2 | Nearby |
| St George Station | TTC subway | 1, 2 | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spadina Ave Sussex Ave to Washington Ave | 17,100 | 49 km/h | Feb 2022 |
| Queen's Park Charles St W to Bloor St W | 16,300 | — | Sep 2019 |
| Bloor St W Queen's Park to Bedford Rd | 13,000 | — | Sep 2019 |
| Harbord St Boys Of Major Lane to Brunswick Ave | 8,500 | 43 km/h | Jun 2022 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lippincott St Lewis Family Lane to Harbord St | 647 | 37 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Brunswick Ave | 605 | 36 km/h | Nov 2021 |
| Major St Lane N of Sussex and E of Major to Leah Cohen Lane | 846 | 35 km/h | Sep 2025 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| City Wide Open Space | 0.4 |
| Huron - Washington Parkette | 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
- New Park at 51 Sussex Avenue
A new park is coming to 51 Sussex Avenue. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Huron-Washington Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground at Huron-Washington Parkette. 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, 16 building permits in University included a green roof, the 16th 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, 9 noise exemption permits were issued in University: 7 for amplified sound at events and 2 for construction outside normal hours.
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
Bloor Annex, Harbord Street and Mirvish Village are Business Improvement Areas in University. 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
- 445 properties on the Heritage Register (39 designated, 406 listed), 6th 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 167 home tests in M5S were above Ontario’s limit. None of 85 home tests in M5T were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Dianne Saxe · Ward 11 University-Rosedale 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, 2,827 service requests came from postal area M5S, which covers most of University. The most common:
| Graffiti on private property | 175 | |
| Injured wildlife | 127 | |
| Property standards | 125 | |
| Illegal dumping | 117 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 90 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 69 |
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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