West Hill
West Hill is a large neighbourhood in Scarborough of about 28,000 people, next to Centennial Scarborough, Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn, Guildwood and two other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Guildwood GO station is close by. Its main shopping street is Kingston Rd. It stands out for its large population and how many garden and laneway suites are being built.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Highland Creek to the north, Thornton Creek to the east, the CN rail line, then Lake Ontario to the south and West Highland Creek to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 14 active planning proposals in West Hill, more than most neighbourhoods (61st most in Toronto). One has a hearing coming up (4121 Lawrence Ave E, Dec 2, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, ten are waiting for a decision and three are under appeal. Another ten were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (3)
Waiting for a decision (10)
Decided recently (10)
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.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 12 noise exemption permits were issued in West Hill: 8 for continuous concrete pours and 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, 578 major crimes were reported in West Hill: 1,832 per 100,000 residents, 39% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 19th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Assaults were 1,328 per 100,000, 73% above the citywide rate (768) and the 10th highest in Toronto, while car thefts were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (631 in 2024).
West Hill compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 73% higher1,328 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 26% higher98 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | About the same63 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | About the same193 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 34% lower149 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 | 328 | 419 | up 28% |
| Car thefts | 75 | 47 | down 37% |
| Break-ins | 70 | 61 | down 13% |
| Robberies | 43 | 31 | down 28% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 20 | five times as many |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 7 | 25 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 18 | 64 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 124 | 441 | 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, 15 collisions in West Hill killed or seriously injured someone, the 74th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Nine involved pedestrians. Most were on Kingston Rd and Lawrence Ave E.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
GO: Guildwood. Inside the neighbourhood, 69 TTC stops are served by the 54 Lawrence East, 86 Scarborough, 116 Morningside and 905 Eglinton East Express buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Guildwood GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Lawrence East | about 181 | 5.9 | |
| 86 Scarborough | about 175 | 6.6 | |
| 116 Morningside | about 140 | 8.4 · high | |
| 905 Eglinton East Express | about 103 | 4.5 | |
| 986 Scarborough Express | about 49 | 5.3 |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Ave E Andover Cres to 4140 Lawrence Ave E | 27,300 | 62 km/h | Nov 2024 |
| Morningside Ave Beath St to Morningside Park Trl | 24,900 | 54 km/h | Mar 2026 |
| Coronation Dr Darlingside Dr to Shoreview Dr | 5,900 | 46 km/h | May 2026 |
| Manse Rd Hainford St to Mansewood Gdns | 5,400 | — | Nov 2021 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flerimac Rd Lawrence Ave E to Fergalea Ave | 1,500 | 52 km/h | Apr 2026 |
| Morning Dew Rd Wildlark Dr to Stoney Creek Dr | 1,200 | 51 km/h | Oct 2023 |
| Falaise Rd Kingston Rd to Rodda Blvd | 769 | 51 km/h | Aug 2024 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Eight elementary schools and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the eight with Grade 6 results, five beat the Toronto average in reading; West Hill Public School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are 17 licensed child care centres with 1,198 spaces, 14 in the $10-a-day program, and eight EarlyON centres.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (17)
- Growing Tykes Child Care $10 a day
4105 Lawrence Ave E · infants, toddlers, preschool142 spaces - East Scarb. Child Care Centre - East Scarb. Boys & Girls Club $10 a day
230 Morningside Ave · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age125 spaces - Beechgrove Sunshine Child Care $10 a day
4679 Kingston Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool, school-age121 spaces - East Scarb. Boys' & Girls' Club - Eastside Child Care Centre $10 a day
20 Waldock St · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age110 spaces - Garderie Chez Tante Laure 2 $10 a day
255 Coronation Dr · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age105 spaces
EarlyON centres (8)
- Centre On Y Va Academie Alexandre-Dumas255 Coronation Dr
- Eastview EarlyON Child and Family Centre20 Waldock St
- Galloway EarlyON Child and Family Centre100 Galloway Rd
- Joseph Brant EarlyON Child and Family Centre270 Manse Rd
- Orchard Park EarlyON Child and Family Centre62 Orchard Park Dr
- Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities EarlyON Child & Family Ctr4110 Lawrence Ave E
- Scarborough Child and Family Life Centre EarlyON156A Galloway Rd
- St. Margaret's EarlyON Child and Family Centre235 Galloway Rd
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 →West Hill has 17 parks, eight of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (59th most per resident in Toronto). It has two public pools. Its streets have 5,623 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, silver maple and Sargents apple: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (61st fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has 23 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| East Point Park | 54.3 |
| Colonel Danforth Park | 34.8 |
| Morningside Park | 29.9 |
| Lower Highland Creek | 11.9 |
| Highland Creek | 11.0 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
| Amenity | West Hill | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 17 | 8 | Asterfield-Plumrose Blvd Parkette, Beechgrove Park, Colonel Danforth Park and 14 more |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 5 | Beechgrove Park, Eastview Park, Galloway Park and 5 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Heron Park Community Recreation Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | West Hill Collegiate Institute |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside West Hill. Nearest: Port Union Community Recreation Centre, 1.1 km away in Centennial Scarborough. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Heron Park Community Recreation Centre, West Hill Collegiate Institute |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside West Hill. Nearest: Halbert Park, 3.6 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside West Hill. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside West Hill. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside West Hill. Nearest: McCowan District Park, 3.5 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Manse Road Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside West Hill. Nearest: Cedarbrook Park, 1.8 km away in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Colonel Danforth Park, East Point Park and 1 more · 3 of 3 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 253 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (48th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 77 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (13th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,832 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (36th 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, 3 building permits in West Hill included a green roof, the 75th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, $223 less than the Toronto average. More than a third of households here (41%) rent, and 29% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 17 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 90 out of 100. There are 33 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (44th most in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and four shelters or respite sites. 272 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (24th most in Toronto); the largest project is 4040 Lawrence Ave E, with 80 affordable homes.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). Vacancy 2.4% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 28,140 people lived here. The median household income was $76,000, the 122nd highest in Toronto (below the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 27% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
28,140 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 4.5%, Bengali 4.4%, Tamil 3.6%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 178 licensed storefront businesses, mostly auto repair shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Kingston Rd. In the last 90 days, 11 businesses got new licences; the newest is Kajun Chicken and Seafood, a restaurant or bar at 4351 Kingston Rd.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Auto repair shops57
- Restaurants and bars49
- Take-out and food shops44
- Salons and personal services18
- Laundromats and dry cleaners3
Streets with the most
- Kingston Rd135
- Morningside Ave21
- Lawrence Ave E10
- Galloway Rd3
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers West Hill.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
West Hill has 11 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (64th most in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 11 properties on the Heritage Register (6 designated, 5 listed), 64th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (3.8%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 42 home tests in M1E were above Ontario’s limit. In M1C, 1 of 26 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (3.8%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Neethan Shan · Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,482 service requests came from postal area M1E, which covers most of West Hill. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 390 | |
| Property standards | 346 | |
| Injured wildlife | 309 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 224 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 201 | |
| Tree pruning | 178 |
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 | West Hill | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 253 | 186 | 48th |
| Active planning proposals | 14 | 11 | 61st |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 77 | 26 | 13th |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,832 | 795 | 36th |
| Short-term rentals | 33 | 21 | 44th |
| Heritage properties | 11 | 5 | 64th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 17 | 18 | 82nd |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,832 | 1,107 | 19th |
| Assaults | 1,328 | 637 | 10th |
| Break-ins | 193 | 173 | 62nd |
| Car thefts | 149 | 193 | 105th |
| Robberies | 98 | 70 | 37th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 63 | 46 | 49th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 25 | 6 | 13th |
| Bicycle thefts | 64 | 31 | 45th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 441 | 212 | 13th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 28,140 | 16,813 | 8th |
| Median household income | $76,000 | $85,000 | 122nd |
| Households that rent | 40.7% | 45.5% | 102nd |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 29.0% | 39.0% | 149th |
| Commute by transit | 26.6% | 25.8% | 68th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 3.3% | 5.3% | 125th |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.2% | 16.3% | 82nd |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 5.3 | 5.1 | 74th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 6.0 | 5.0 | 59th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.8 | 2.1 | 94th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 200 | 228 | 98th |
| Affordable homes coming | 272 | 19 | 24th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 23 | 10 | 23rd |
| Park and open space, share of land | 20.8% | 7.8% | 21st |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 7.1 | 1.6 | 16th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 225 | 410 | 112th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 3 | 4 | 84th |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 328 | 382 | 441 | 408 | 419 |
| Break-ins | 70 | 45 | 55 | 69 | 61 |
| Car thefts | 75 | 60 | 83 | 92 | 47 |
| Robberies | 43 | 63 | 56 | 45 | 31 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 13 | 20 | 17 | 20 |
| Total | 520 | 563 | 655 | 631 | 578 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | West Hill | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 1,328 | 768 | 10th |
| Break-ins | 193 | 190 | 62nd |
| Car thefts | 149 | 225 | 105th |
| Robberies | 98 | 78 | 37th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 63 | 61 | 49th |
| Total | 1,832 | 1,322 | 19th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | West Hill | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 328 | 382 | 441 | 408 | 419 | 1,328 | 768 | 10th |
| Break-ins | 70 | 45 | 55 | 69 | 61 | 193 | 190 | 62nd |
| Car thefts | 75 | 60 | 83 | 92 | 47 | 149 | 225 | 105th |
| Robberies | 43 | 63 | 56 | 45 | 31 | 98 | 78 | 37th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 | 13 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 63 | 61 | 49th |
| Total | 520 | 563 | 655 | 631 | 578 | 1,832 | 1,322 | 19th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 172 | 23 |
| 2022 | 178 | 15 |
| 2023 | 213 | 22 |
| 2024 | 220 | 208 |
| 2025 | 233 | 405 |
| 2026 | 215 | 1,159 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Scarborough | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | $1,420 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | $1,592 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | $1,758 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | $1,873 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (24)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4121 Lawrence Ave E | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0152/26SC |
Under appeal (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 Livingston Rd N | 35-storey building · 442 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Apr 2025 | 25 138374 ESC 24 OZ |
| 4674 Kingston Rd | 13-storey building · 483 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2022 | 22 179753 ESC 25 OZ |
| 4694 Kingston Rd | 12-storey building · 168 homes and shops | Minor variance and condominium | Submitted Jan 2021 | A0016/21SC |
Waiting for a decision (10)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197 Galloway Rd | 13-storey building · 268 homes | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2019 | 19 263722 ESC 24 SA |
| 200 Old Kingston Rd | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Aug 2016 | 16 209876 ESC 44 OZ |
| 205-207 Morningside Ave | 6-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Feb 2022 | 22 115276 ESC 25 SA |
| 255 Morningside Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Oct 2024 | B0052/24SC |
| 310 Morningside Ave | 6-storey building · 40 homes | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2026 | 26 242184 ESC 24 SA |
| 38 Warnsworth St | Consent | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Mar 2023 | B0013/23SC |
| 4121 Kingston Rd | Subdivision | Subdivision | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 251883 ESC 24 SB |
| 4280-4290 Kingston Rd | 9-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2022 | 22 172695 ESC 24 OZ |
| 4384 Kingston Rd | 9-storey building · 100 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Jun 2023 | 23 165951 ESC 24 OZ |
| 633 Coronation Dr | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2025 | 25 269514 ESC 25 SA |
Decided recently (10)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 Homestead Rd | Add a storey | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0139/26SC |
| 1650 Military Trl | 101 homes | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 252591 ESC 25 SA |
| 3 Plumrose Blvd | Addition | Minor variance | Decided Jul 2026 | A0108/26SC |
| 366 Beechgrove Dr | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Jun 2025 | B0056/24SC |
| 4367 Lawrence Ave E | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0132/26SC |
| 480 Coronation Dr | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Jul 2025 | B0040/24SC |
| 6000 Kingston Rd | 263 homes | Condominium | Submitted Sep 2024 | 24 214756 ESC 25 CD |
| 61 Orchard Park Dr | 5-storey building · 14 homes and shops | Condominium | Submitted May 2024 | 24 153727 ESC 25 CD |
| 610 Coronation Dr | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Dec 2025 | A0267/25SC |
| 62 Orchard Park Dr | 4-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Jan 2026 | 26 106369 ESC 25 SA |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (17)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4205 Lawrence Ave E | 78 | 345 | 1974 | 0 |
| 207 Morningside Ave | 81 | 107 | 1961 | 0 |
| 4201 Kingston Rd | 83 | 39 | 1985 | — |
| 4175 Lawrence Ave E | 85 | 375 | 1974 | 0 |
| 217 Morningside Ave | 87 | 110 | 1965 | 0 |
| 4110 Lawrence Ave E | 88 | 185 | 1972 | 0 |
| 290 Morningside Ave | 88 | 107 | 1960 | 9 |
| 4100-4110 Lawrence Ave E | 90 | 185 | 1972 | 0 |
| 4070 Lawrence Ave E | 91 | 38 | 1970 | — |
| 4010 Lawrence Ave E | 91 | 220 | 1967 | 0 |
| 4301 Kingston Rd | 91 | 419 | 1972 | 0 |
| 225 Morningside Ave | 92 | 99 | 1972 | 0 |
| 38 Andover Cres | 93 | 25 | 1992 | 0 |
| 205 Morningside Ave | 95 | 107 | 1961 | — |
| 4000 Lawrence Ave E | 96 | 141 | 1967 | 0 |
| 280 Morningside Ave | 97 | 165 | 1972 | 0 |
| 228 Galloway Rd | 98 | 60 | 1994 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (9)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Brant Senior Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 515 | 60% | 28% | — |
| St Martin De Porres Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 385 | 67% | 26% | — |
| William G Miller Junior Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 445 | 91% | 45% | — |
| St Malachy Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 245 | 92% | 46% | — |
| West Hill Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 260 | 88% | 56% | — |
| Eastview Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 330 | 55% | 16% | — |
| St Margaret's Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 310 | 93% | 21% | — |
| Galloway Road Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 185 | 94% | 36% | — |
| West Hill Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 945 | — | — | 70% |
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 (17)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growing Tykes Child Care | 4105 Lawrence Ave E | infants, toddlers, preschool | 142 | Yes |
| East Scarb. Child Care Centre - East Scarb. Boys & Girls Club | 230 Morningside Ave | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 125 | Yes |
| Beechgrove Sunshine Child Care | 4679 Kingston Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, school-age | 121 | Yes |
| East Scarb. Boys' & Girls' Club - Eastside Child Care Centre | 20 Waldock St | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 110 | Yes |
| Garderie Chez Tante Laure 2 | 255 Coronation Dr | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 105 | Yes |
| Friendly Little Campus Daycare 2 | 63 Orchard Park Dr | infants, toddlers, preschool | 98 | Yes |
| William G. Miller School Age YMCA | 60 Bennett Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 71 | Yes |
| Greenwood Montessori School | 38 Payzac Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 69 | Yes |
| West Hill Centre For Early Learning | 4010 Lawrence Ave E | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 65 | Yes |
| Eastside Club Day Care - 100 Galloway Road | 100 Galloway Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 49 | Yes |
| Galloway Early Learning & Child Care Centre | 4299 Kingston Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 49 | Yes |
| Morningside Children's Centre | 292 Morningside Ave | toddlers, preschool | 39 | Yes |
| Native Child & Family Life Centre - 156 Galloway | 156 Galloway Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 36 | Yes |
| St. Malachy Before & After School Program | 80 Bennett Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 28 | Yes |
| Absorbent Minds | 16 Old Kingston Rd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 51 | No |
| Absorbent Minds 2 | 20 Old Kingston Rd | preschool | 24 | No |
| Waabanong Aboriginal Head Start | 20 Waldock St | preschool | 16 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 54 Lawrence East | Bus | 181 |
| 86 Scarborough | Bus | 175 |
| 116 Morningside | Bus | 140 |
| 905 Eglinton East Express | Bus | 103 |
| 986 Scarborough Express | Bus | 49 |
| 954 Lawrence East Express | Bus | 42 |
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 | West Hill | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 17 | 8 | Asterfield-Plumrose Blvd Parkette, Beechgrove Park, Colonel Danforth Park and 14 more |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 5 | Beechgrove Park, Eastview Park, Galloway Park and 5 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Heron Park Community Recreation Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | West Hill Collegiate Institute |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside West Hill. Nearest: Port Union Community Recreation Centre, 1.1 km away in Centennial Scarborough. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Heron Park Community Recreation Centre, West Hill Collegiate Institute |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside West Hill. Nearest: Halbert Park, 3.6 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside West Hill. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside West Hill. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside West Hill. Nearest: McCowan District Park, 3.5 km away in Cliffcrest. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Manse Road Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside West Hill. Nearest: Cedarbrook Park, 1.8 km away in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Colonel Danforth Park, East Point Park and 1 more · 3 of 3 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 4040 Lawrence Ave E | Early planning | 80 |
| 4129 Lawrence Ave E | Application under review | 77 |
| 4201 Kingston Rd | Under construction | 68 |
| 62 Orchard Park Dr | Rezoning approved | 47 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (23)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Ares Crt, near Celeste Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Rowallan Dr, Gardentree St to Coronation Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Craggview Dr, near Weir Cres | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Celeste Dr, Overture Rd to Adams Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Danzig St, Kitchener Rd to Morningside Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Andover Cres, near Lawrence Ave E | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road repairs | Copperfield Rd, Manse Rd to Beechgrove Dr | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road rebuild | Amiens Rd, Kingston Rd to Fairwood Cres | Q3 2026 to Q4 2027 |
| Road rebuild | Chemical Crt, near Coronation Dr | Q3 2026 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Coronation Dr, Manse Rd to Chemical Crt | Q3 2026 to Q4 2027 |
| Sidewalk work | Amiens Rd, Tefft Rd to Fairwood Cres | Q3 2026 to Q4 2027 |
| Sidewalk work | Chemical Crt, near Coronation Dr | Q3 2026 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Beechgrove Dr, Copperfield Rd to Railway Lands - CNR | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Beechgrove Dr, Coperfield Rd to Minuk Acres | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Wallsend Dr, near Coronation Dr | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Atkinson Ave, Lawrence Ave E to Beechgrove Dr | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Hainford St, near Manse Rd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road rebuild | Minuk Acres, near Beechgrove Dr | Q3 2026 to Q4 2027 (carried over) |
| Road rebuild | Orchard Park Dr, Kingston Rd to West Hill Dr | Q3 2026 to Q4 2027 (carried over) |
| Road rebuild | West Hill Dr, Lawrence Ave E to Kingston Rd | Q3 2026 to Q4 2027 (carried over) |
| Sidewalk work | West Hill Dr, Lawrence Ave E to Old Kingston Rd | Q3 2026 to Q4 2027 (carried over) |
| Sidewalk work | Orchard Park Dr, Kingston Rd to West Hill Dr | Q3 2026 to Q4 2027 (carried over) |
| Sidewalk work | Minuk Acres, near Beechgrove Dr | Q3 2026 to Q4 2027 (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 (11)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kajun Chicken and Seafood | Restaurant or bar | 4351 Kingston Rd | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Bboy'z Hairstyle | Salon or personal services | 4379 Kingston Rd | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Rehaboth Gate Auto Centre | Auto repair or garage | 4659 Kingston Rd | Oct 19, 2026 |
| King's Chair Barbershop | Salon or personal services | 4525 Kingston Rd | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Hossain Motors | Auto repair or garage | 4659 Kingston Rd | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Car Connect Auto | Auto repair or garage | 4650 Kingston Rd | Sep 14, 2026 |
| S&M Auto | Auto repair or garage | 4659 Kingston Rd | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Cazo Auto | Auto repair or garage | 4663 Kingston Rd | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Vella Hair Salon | Salon or personal services | 61 Orchard Park Dr | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Ak Auto & Sale | Auto repair or garage | 4690 Kingston Rd | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Serene Quality Motors | Auto repair or garage | 4650 Kingston Rd | Aug 17, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (77)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 40 Minnacote Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2026 |
| 48 Limevale Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2026 |
| 101 Westcroft Dr | Garden suite | Jul 2026 |
| 4611 Kingston Rd | Laneway or garden suite | Jul 2026 |
| 21 Gloaming Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 49 Amiens Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 120 Poplar Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 16 Wagner Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 49 Amiens Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 31 Beath St | Garden suite | Feb 2026 |
| 31 Orchard Park Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 14 Athenia Crt | Garden suite | Feb 2026 |
| 296 Morningside Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 4609 Kingston Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 4609 Kingston Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 124 Celeste Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 44 Flerimac Rd | Garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 248 Coronation Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 222 Coronation Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 35 Danzig St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 8 Danzig St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 8 Danzig St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2025 |
| 43 Wildlark Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2025 |
| 45 Amiens Rd | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 4284 Lawrence Ave E | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 4284 Lawrence Ave E | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 4284 Lawrence Ave E | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 32 Orchard Park Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 14 McMillan Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 12 Payzac Ave | Garden suite | Jan 2025 |
| 330 Coronation Dr | Garden suite | Jan 2025 |
| 131 Cultra Sq | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 268 Beechgrove Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 20 Apsco Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 15 Templeton Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 144 Weir Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 42 Falaise Rd | Garden suite | Jul 2024 |
| 105 Galloway Rd | Garden suite | Jul 2024 |
| 15 Templeton Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 37 Waldock St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
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 | 7 | 25 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 18 | 64 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 124 | 441 | 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 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
| Station | Service | Lines | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildwood GO | GO train | LE | Inside |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Ave E Andover Cres to 4140 Lawrence Ave E | 27,300 | 62 km/h | Nov 2024 |
| Morningside Ave Beath St to Morningside Park Trl | 24,900 | 54 km/h | Mar 2026 |
| Coronation Dr Darlingside Dr to Shoreview Dr | 5,900 | 46 km/h | May 2026 |
| Manse Rd Hainford St to Mansewood Gdns | 5,400 | — | Nov 2021 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flerimac Rd Lawrence Ave E to Fergalea Ave | 1,500 | 52 km/h | Apr 2026 |
| Morning Dew Rd Wildlark Dr to Stoney Creek Dr | 1,200 | 51 km/h | Oct 2023 |
| Falaise Rd Kingston Rd to Rodda Blvd | 769 | 51 km/h | Aug 2024 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| East Point Park | 54.3 |
| Colonel Danforth Park | 34.8 |
| Morningside Park | 29.9 |
| Lower Highland Creek | 11.9 |
| Highland Creek | 11.0 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 3 building permits in West Hill included a green roof, the 75th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 12 noise exemption permits were issued in West Hill: 8 for continuous concrete pours and 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
No Business Improvement Area covers West Hill.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 11 properties on the Heritage Register (6 designated, 5 listed), 64th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (3.8%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 42 home tests in M1E were above Ontario’s limit. In M1C, 1 of 26 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (3.8%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Neethan Shan · Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,482 service requests came from postal area M1E, which covers most of West Hill. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 390 | |
| Property standards | 346 | |
| Injured wildlife | 309 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 224 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 201 | |
| Tree pruning | 178 |
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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