Westminster-Branson
Westminster-Branson is a large neighbourhood in North York of about 26,000 people, next to Bathurst Manor, Lansing-Westgate, Newtonbrook West and one other neighbourhood. Most households rent. Its main shopping street is Bathurst St.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Steeles Ave W to the north, Bathurst St to the east and the Don River W Branch to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are ten active planning proposals in Westminster-Branson, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. One has a hearing coming up (25 Fisherville Rd, Nov 26, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, eight are waiting for a decision and one is under appeal.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (1)
Waiting for a decision (8)
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, 13 noise exemption permits were issued in Westminster-Branson: 8 for amplified sound at events and 5 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, 234 major crimes were reported in Westminster-Branson: 816 per 100,000 residents, 38% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 135th highest in Toronto. Assaults, break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (236 in 2024).
Westminster-Branson compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 16% lower188 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 33% lower512 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 60% lower31 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 61% lower24 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 69% lower59 vs 190 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 89 | 147 | up 65% |
| Car thefts | 63 | 54 | down 14% |
| Break-ins | 25 | 17 | down 32% |
| Robberies | 8 | 9 | up 13% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 7 | about the same |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 4 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 8 | 31 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 22 | 86 | 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, five collisions in Westminster-Branson killed or seriously injured someone, the 9th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Four involved pedestrians. Most were on Torresdale Ave and Rockford Rd.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Inside the neighbourhood, 35 TTC stops are served by the 36 Finch West, 125 Drewry, 60 Steeles West and 7 Bathurst buses, among others.
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Finch West | about 200 | 3.6 | |
| 125 Drewry | about 190 | 1.7 | |
| 60 Steeles West | about 145 | 3.7 | |
| 7 Bathurst | about 125 | 10.2 · high | |
| 960 Steeles West Express | about 124 | 6.9 · high |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finch Ave W Bathurst St to Red Robinway | 31,300 | 53 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Bathurst St Yorkview Dr to Finch Ave W | 15,000 | — | Mar 2016 |
| Carpenter Rd Fisherville Rd to Steeles Ave W | 9,800 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Torresdale Ave Fisherville Rd to Steeles Ave W | 7,800 | — | Jun 2016 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Rd Bathurst St to Stonedene Blvd | 2,600 | 50 km/h | Sep 2017 |
| Millersgrove Dr Hidden Trail Park Trl to Fisherville Rd | 405 | 48 km/h | Jun 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
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 eight licensed child care centres with 647 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and two 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 (8)
- Prosserman Jcc - Daycare And Preschool $10 a day
4588 Bathurst St · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten218 spaces - Rockford Child Care $10 a day
60 Rockford Rd · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age156 spaces - Jrcc Preschool Day Care $10 a day
5950 Bathurst St · infants, toddlers, preschool73 spaces - Northview Advent Child Care $10 a day
541 Finch Ave W · infants, toddlers, preschool49 spaces - Carousel Child Care Development Centre $10 a day
623 Finch Ave W · toddlers, preschool46 spaces
EarlyON centres (2)
- Bathurst-Finch Hub EarlyON Child and Family Centre540 Finch Ave W
- Rockford EarlyON Child and Family Centre60 Rockford 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 →Westminster-Branson has 11 parks, seven of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (65th fewest per resident in Toronto). It has two public pools. Its streets have 3,190 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, Colorado blue spruce and honey locust: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (23rd fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has five road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| G. Ross Lord Park | 52.9 |
| North York Civic Soccer Fields | 16.7 |
| Hearthstone Valley Greenbelt | 6.9 |
| West Don Parkland | 6.1 |
| Carscadden Greenbelt | 3.2 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
| Amenity | Westminster-Branson | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 11 | 8 | Ailsa Craig Parkette, Antibes Park, Carscadden Greenbelt and 8 more |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 | Ailsa Craig Parkette, Antibes Park, Harryetta Gardens and 3 more |
| Community centres | 3 | 1 | Antibes Community Centre, Esther Shiner Stadium, Herbert H. Carnegie Centennial Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Northview Heights Secondary School |
| Splash pads | 2 | 0 | Antibes Community Centre, Rockford Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Antibes Community Centre, Northview Heights Secondary School |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Westminster-Branson. Nearest: Woburn Avenue Playground, 4.7 km away in Lawrence Park North. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Westminster-Branson. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Antibes Community Centre (1 courts), Rockford Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Antibes Community Centre |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Antibes Community Centre, Rockford Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Westminster-Branson. Nearest: Edithvale Park, 1.5 km away in Willowdale West. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Antibes Community Centre, Esther Shiner Stadium 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, 79 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (22nd fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 18 garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (58th fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 194 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (22nd fewest in Toronto); new apartment buildings add more elsewhere.
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 Westminster-Branson included a green roof, the 75th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, $140 less than the Toronto average. More than half of households here (60%) rent, and 38% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 37 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 95 out of 100. There are 13 homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (43rd fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 30 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood; the largest project is 6040 Bathurst St, with 10 affordable homes.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover North York (the former City of North York). Vacancy 2.6% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 25,705 people lived here. The median household income was $76,000, the 122nd highest in Toronto (below the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 35% commute by transit, above the typical neighbourhood.
25,705 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Russian 18%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 14.1%, Spanish 2.7%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 16 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Bathurst St. None got a new licence in the last 90 days.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops9
- Restaurants and bars4
- Laundromats and dry cleaners1
- Smoke and vape shops1
- Auto repair shops1
Streets with the most
- Bathurst St11
- Finch Ave W2
- Torresdale Ave1
- Goldfinch Crt1
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers Westminster-Branson.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Westminster-Branson has three properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. About 1.0% of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (0 designated, 3 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 9.5% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M2R, 1 of 43 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (2.3%; Toronto 2.0%). In M3H, 1 of 122 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.8%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- James Pasternak · Ward 6 York Centre profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,863 service requests came from postal area M2R, which covers most of Westminster-Branson. The most common:
| Property standards | 257 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 214 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 131 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 108 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 101 | |
| Tree pruning | 100 |
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 | Westminster-Branson | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 79 | 186 | 137th |
| Active planning proposals | 10 | 11 | 84th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 18 | 26 | 101st |
| New homes since 2021 | 194 | 795 | 137th |
| Short-term rentals | 13 | 21 | 116th |
| Heritage properties | 3 | 5 | 90th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 37 | 18 | 30th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 816 | 1,107 | 135th |
| Assaults | 512 | 637 | 109th |
| Break-ins | 59 | 173 | 152nd |
| Car thefts | 188 | 193 | 83rd |
| Robberies | 31 | 70 | 135th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 24 | 46 | 131st |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 4 | 6 | 98th |
| Bicycle thefts | 31 | 31 | 77th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 86 | 212 | 154th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 25,705 | 16,813 | 19th |
| Median household income | $76,000 | $85,000 | 122nd |
| Households that rent | 60.2% | 45.5% | 31st |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 37.7% | 39.0% | 92nd |
| Commute by transit | 35.1% | 25.8% | 19th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 4.1% | 5.3% | 98th |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 16.3% | 25th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 1.9 | 5.1 | 150th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 4.3 | 5.0 | 94th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.1 | 2.1 | 74th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 124 | 228 | 136th |
| Affordable homes coming | 30 | 19 | 74th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 5 | 10 | 121st |
| Park and open space, share of land | 26.1% | 7.8% | 12th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 3.7 | 1.6 | 36th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 164 | 410 | 137th |
| 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 | 89 | 88 | 120 | 134 | 147 |
| Break-ins | 25 | 31 | 29 | 18 | 17 |
| Car thefts | 63 | 92 | 86 | 61 | 54 |
| Robberies | 8 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 9 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 7 |
| Total | 192 | 236 | 246 | 236 | 234 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Westminster-Branson | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 512 | 768 | 109th |
| Break-ins | 59 | 190 | 152nd |
| Car thefts | 188 | 225 | 83rd |
| Robberies | 31 | 78 | 135th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 24 | 61 | 131st |
| Total | 816 | 1,322 | 135th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Westminster-Branson | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 89 | 88 | 120 | 134 | 147 | 512 | 768 | 109th |
| Break-ins | 25 | 31 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 59 | 190 | 152nd |
| Car thefts | 63 | 92 | 86 | 61 | 54 | 188 | 225 | 83rd |
| Robberies | 8 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 31 | 78 | 135th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 24 | 61 | 131st |
| Total | 192 | 236 | 246 | 236 | 234 | 816 | 1,322 | 135th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 46 | 0 |
| 2022 | 59 | 2 |
| 2023 | 29 | 2 |
| 2024 | 69 | 7 |
| 2025 | 78 | 15 |
| 2026 | 72 | 168 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | North York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | $1,254 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | $1,648 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | $1,902 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | $2,159 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers North York (the former City of North York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (10)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Fisherville Rd | 21-storey building | Minor variance and site plan | Hearing Nov 26 | A0342/26NY |
Under appeal (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 Robert Hicks Dr | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2016 | A0610/16NY |
Waiting for a decision (8)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 Antibes Dr | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Mar 2023 | 23 124738 NNY 06 SA |
| 4700 Bathurst St | 12-storey building · 210 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Oct 2020 | 20 187617 NNY 06 OZ |
| 535 Finch Ave W | Consent | Consent | Submitted May 2016 | B0029/16NY |
| 5950 Bathurst St | 16-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2022 | 22 138660 NNY 06 SA |
| 60 Russfax Dr | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2026 | |
| 6035 Bathurst St | 14-storey building · 228 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Oct 2021 | 21 227502 NNY 18 SA |
| 6200 Bathurst St | 43-storey building · 1,021 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2026 | 26 133838 NNY 06 OZ |
| 8 Kingsbridge Crt | Condominium | Condominium | Submitted Sep 2023 | 23 202645 NNY 06 CD |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (37)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4918 Bathurst St | 85 | 60 | 1968 | 0 |
| 601 Finch Ave W | 87 | 170 | 1969 | 5 |
| 9 Kingsbridge Crt | 88 | 74 | 1963 | 0 |
| 1085 Steeles Ave W | 90 | 100 | 1969 | 0 |
| 35 Cedarcroft Blvd | 91 | 207 | 1967 | 0 |
| 25 Cedarcroft Blvd | 91 | 132 | 1965 | 1 |
| 605 Finch Ave W | 92 | 244 | 1967 | 2 |
| 6020 Bathurst St | 92 | 149 | 1967 | 0 |
| 6250 Bathurst St | 92 | 389 | 1972 | 0 |
| 4866 Bathurst St | 92 | 81 | 1963 | 0 |
| 521 Finch Ave W | 93 | 179 | 1960 | 0 |
| 15 Torresdale Ave | 93 | 61 | 1994 | 0 |
| 623 Finch Ave W | 94 | 141 | 1983 | 0 |
| 300 Antibes Dr | 94 | 372 | 1979 | 0 |
| 3 Goldfinch Crt | 94 | 172 | 1964 | 0 |
| 6030 Bathurst St | 94 | 247 | 1967 | 0 |
| 155 Antibes Dr | 94 | 259 | 1960 | 0 |
| 625 Finch Ave W | 95 | 123 | 1987 | 0 |
| 4 Mascot Pl | 95 | 70 | 1962 | 0 |
| 6010 Bathurst St | 95 | 120 | 1969 | 0 |
| 11 Goldfinch Crt | 95 | 174 | 1964 | 0 |
| 12 Goldfinch Crt | 96 | 143 | 1969 | 0 |
| 5950 Bathurst St | 96 | 133 | 1964 | 0 |
| 25 Fisherville Rd | 96 | 221 | 1970 | 0 |
| 6000 Bathurst St | 97 | 108 | 1964 | 0 |
| 4900 Bathurst St | 97 | 60 | 1962 | 0 |
| 6040 Bathurst St | 97 | 202 | 1970 | 0 |
| 4854 Bathurst St | 97 | 71 | 1961 | 0 |
| 4750 Bathurst St | 98 | 64 | 1965 | 0 |
| 4 Goldfinch Crt | 98 | 95 | 1969 | 0 |
| 18 Cedarcroft Blvd | 98 | 117 | 1965 | 0 |
| 5 Fisherville Rd | 98 | 202 | 1970 | 0 |
| 34 Carscadden Dr | 98 | 69 | 1965 | 0 |
| 12 Rockford Rd | 99 | 128 | 1964 | 0 |
| 15 Rockford Rd | 99 | 117 | 1965 | 0 |
| 6200 Bathurst St | 99 | 181 | 1969 | 0 |
| 120 Torresdale Ave | 100 | 246 | 1978 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 705 | 74% | 35% | — |
| Northview Heights Secondary School | 9-12 | TDSB | 1,585 | — | — | 86% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prosserman Jcc - Daycare And Preschool | 4588 Bathurst St | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 218 | Yes |
| Rockford Child Care | 60 Rockford Rd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 156 | Yes |
| Jrcc Preschool Day Care | 5950 Bathurst St | infants, toddlers, preschool | 73 | Yes |
| Northview Advent Child Care | 541 Finch Ave W | infants, toddlers, preschool | 49 | Yes |
| Carousel Child Care Development Centre | 623 Finch Ave W | toddlers, preschool | 46 | Yes |
| Branson Pre-School | 4866 Bathurst St | toddlers, preschool | 42 | Yes |
| Enriched Child Care Learning Centre | 6030 Bathurst St | toddlers, preschool | 34 | Yes |
| Northview Heights Early Learning Centre - North York | 550 Finch Ave W | infants, toddlers, preschool | 29 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 36 Finch West | Bus | 200 |
| 125 Drewry | Bus | 190 |
| 60 Steeles West | Bus | 145 |
| 7 Bathurst | Bus | 125 |
| 960 Steeles West Express | Bus | 124 |
| 160 Bathurst North | Bus | 36 |
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 | Westminster-Branson | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 11 | 8 | Ailsa Craig Parkette, Antibes Park, Carscadden Greenbelt and 8 more |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 | Ailsa Craig Parkette, Antibes Park, Harryetta Gardens and 3 more |
| Community centres | 3 | 1 | Antibes Community Centre, Esther Shiner Stadium, Herbert H. Carnegie Centennial Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Northview Heights Secondary School |
| Splash pads | 2 | 0 | Antibes Community Centre, Rockford Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Antibes Community Centre, Northview Heights Secondary School |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Westminster-Branson. Nearest: Woburn Avenue Playground, 4.7 km away in Lawrence Park North. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Westminster-Branson. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | Antibes Community Centre (1 courts), Rockford Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Antibes Community Centre |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Antibes Community Centre, Rockford Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Westminster-Branson. Nearest: Edithvale Park, 1.5 km away in Willowdale West. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Antibes Community Centre, Esther Shiner Stadium 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6040 Bathurst St | Rezoning approved | 10 |
| 6020 Bathurst St | Rezoning approved | 10 |
| 25 Fisherville Rd | Rezoning approved | 10 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (5)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Bathurst St, Kingsbridge Crt to Finch Ave W | Q2 2026 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Ellerslie Ave, Senlac Rd to Bathurst St | Q2 2023 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Carpenter Rd, near Bathurst St | Q2 2023 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Sidewalk work | Carpenter Rd, Fisherville Rd to Bathurst St | Q2 2023 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Don Lake Gate, Bathurst St to Antibes Dr | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
Garden and laneway suites (18)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Stonedene Blvd | Garden suite | Nov 2026 |
| 22 Virgilwood Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 16 Virgilwood Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 65 Fisherville Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 39 Denmark Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 43 Sunnycrest Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 560 Finch Ave W | Garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 4 Virgilwood Dr | Garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 61 Red Robinway | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2025 |
| 41 Fisherville Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 560 Finch Ave W | Garden suite | Nov 2024 |
| 88 Millersgrove Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 260 Torresdale Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 58 Millersgrove Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2024 |
| 164 Fisherville Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2024 |
| 164 Fisherville Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2023 |
| 40 Shenstone Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2022 |
| 238 Torresdale Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2022 |
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 | 1 | 4 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 8 | 31 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 22 | 86 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finch Ave W Bathurst St to Red Robinway | 31,300 | 53 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Bathurst St Yorkview Dr to Finch Ave W | 15,000 | — | Mar 2016 |
| Carpenter Rd Fisherville Rd to Steeles Ave W | 9,800 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Torresdale Ave Fisherville Rd to Steeles Ave W | 7,800 | — | Jun 2016 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Rd Bathurst St to Stonedene Blvd | 2,600 | 50 km/h | Sep 2017 |
| Millersgrove Dr Hidden Trail Park Trl to Fisherville Rd | 405 | 48 km/h | Jun 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 |
|---|---|
| G. Ross Lord Park | 52.9 |
| North York Civic Soccer Fields | 16.7 |
| Hearthstone Valley Greenbelt | 6.9 |
| West Don Parkland | 6.1 |
| Carscadden Greenbelt | 3.2 |
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 Westminster-Branson 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, 13 noise exemption permits were issued in Westminster-Branson: 8 for amplified sound at events and 5 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
No Business Improvement Area covers Westminster-Branson.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (0 designated, 3 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 9.5% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M2R, 1 of 43 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (2.3%; Toronto 2.0%). In M3H, 1 of 122 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.8%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- James Pasternak · Ward 6 York 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, 3,863 service requests came from postal area M2R, which covers most of Westminster-Branson. The most common:
| Property standards | 257 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 214 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 131 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 108 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 101 | |
| Tree pruning | 100 |
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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