Willowdale West
Willowdale West is a neighbourhood in North York of about 17,000 people, next to Lansing-Westgate, Newtonbrook East, Newtonbrook West and two other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Finch and North York Centre stations (Line 1) are in or next to it. Its main shopping street is Yonge St.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Finch Ave W to the north, Yonge St to the east, North York Blvd to the south and Bathurst St to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 30 active planning proposals in Willowdale West, more than most neighbourhoods (14th most in Toronto). Four have hearings coming up; the first is 179 Betty Ann Dr on Nov 12, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, 15 are waiting for a decision and 11 are under appeal. Another three were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (4)
Under appeal (11)
Waiting for a decision (15)
Decided recently (3)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Planning rules
Parts of it are in the North York Centre and Finch 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, 35 noise exemption permits were issued in Willowdale West: 32 for amplified sound at events, 2 for construction outside normal hours and 1 for large crane work.
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, 179 major crimes were reported in Willowdale West: 844 per 100,000 residents, 36% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 132nd highest in Toronto. Assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (187 in 2024).
Willowdale West compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 27% lower561 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 33% lower52 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 38% lower38 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 45% lower104 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 60% lower90 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 | 81 | 119 | up 47% |
| Car thefts | 33 | 19 | down 42% |
| Break-ins | 16 | 22 | up 38% |
| Robberies | 28 | 11 | about halved |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 | 8 | down 11% |
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 | 8 | 47 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 20 | 117 | 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, two collisions in Willowdale West killed or seriously injured someone, the lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Two involved pedestrians.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Finch and North York Centre stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 1). Inside the neighbourhood, 30 TTC stops are served by the 36 Finch West, 7 Bathurst, 939 Finch Express and 98 Willowdale-Senlac buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Finch StationLine 1
- North York Centre StationLine 1
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Finch West | about 195 | 3.6 | |
| 7 Bathurst | about 125 | 10.2 · high | |
| 939 Finch Express | about 73 | 7.3 · high | |
| 98 Willowdale-Senlac | about 52 | 4.5 | |
| 97 Yonge | about 44 | 8.5 · high |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finch Ave W Yonge St to Duplex Ave | 23,600 | 48 km/h | Apr 2026 |
| Beecroft Rd Kempford Blvd to Lorraine Dr | 11,900 | 48 km/h | Dec 2025 |
| Senlac Rd Churchill Ave to Horsham Ave | 7,200 | 44 km/h | Jan 2026 |
| Churchill Ave Abbotsford Rd to Claywood Rd | 2,900 | 54 km/h | Feb 2022 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Ann Dr Senlac Rd to Cobden St | 883 | 52 km/h | Jan 2023 |
| Hounslow Ave Wynn Rd to Stafford Park Trl | 870 | 49 km/h | Oct 2023 |
| Yorkview Dr Bevdale Rd to Wynn Rd | 1,100 | 46 km/h | Mar 2020 |
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
Four elementary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, both beat the Toronto average in reading; both beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are six licensed child care centres with 760 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 (6)
- Churchill Chums School Age Child Care Centre $10 a day
188 Churchill Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age189 spaces - St. Cyril's Before & After School Programme $10 a day
18 Kempford Blvd · kindergarten, school-age142 spaces - Yorkview Kids Care - North York $10 a day
130 Yorkview Dr · preschool, kindergarten, school-age126 spaces - Yonge-Churchill Child Care Centre $10 a day
5350 Yonge St · infants, toddlers, preschool, school-age118 spaces - Yonge Hearts Child Care Centre $10 a day
5176 Yonge St · infants, toddlers, preschool114 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Willowdale West has 13 parks, seven of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (37th most per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool. Its streets have 5,411 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, honey locust and Colorado blue spruce: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (48th most per resident in Toronto). The City has six road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Edithvale Park | 5.4 |
| Stafford Park | 1.8 |
| Dempsey Park | 1.7 |
| Ellerslie Park | 1.4 |
| Abbotsford Park | 1.2 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
| Amenity | Willowdale West | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 13 | 8 | Abbotsford Park, Basswood Parkette, Beecroft Linear Park and 10 more |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 | Abbotsford Park, Dempsey Park, Edithvale Park and 4 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre, Edithvale Community Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Willowdale West. Nearest: Antibes Community Centre, 870 m away in Westminster-Branson. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Willowdale West. Nearest: Woburn Avenue Playground, 4.4 km away in Lawrence Park North. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Willowdale West. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Willowdale West. Nearest: Hendon Park, just over the border in Newtonbrook West. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Willowdale West. Nearest: Antibes Community Centre, 870 m away in Westminster-Branson. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Edithvale Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Edithvale Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre, Edithvale Community Centre and 1 more · 2 of 3 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 207 building permits were issued, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 27 garden and laneway suites, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. In all, permits have added 2,395 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (25th 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, 5 building permits in Willowdale West included a green roof, the 62nd 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 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 a third of households here (40%) rent, and 50% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are five apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 95 out of 100. There are 32 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (46th most in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing one rental building (17 rental homes, all to be replaced).
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, 17,160 people lived here. The median household income was $77,000, the 118th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 26% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
17,160 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Mandarin 12%, Iranian Persian 9.4%, Korean 9.3%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 87 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Yonge St. One got a new licence in the last 90 days: Indigo Park, a parking lot at 5576 Yonge St.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars35
- Take-out and food shops28
- Salons and personal services16
- Arcades and billiards halls3
- Smoke and vape shops2
Streets with the most
- Yonge St68
- Bathurst St11
- Park Home Ave5
- Finch Ave W2
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Yonge North York is a Business Improvement Area in Willowdale West. 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
Willowdale West has four properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 4 properties on the Heritage Register (2 designated, 2 listed), 77th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (0.4%) 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 M2N, 1 of 133 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.8%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Lily Cheng · Ward 18 Willowdale profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 11,925 service requests came from postal areas M2N and M2R, which cover most of Willowdale West. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 553 | |
| Property standards | 496 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 414 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 319 | |
| Tree pruning | 286 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 261 |
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 | Willowdale West | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 207 | 186 | 67th |
| Active planning proposals | 30 | 11 | 14th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 27 | 26 | 77th |
| New homes since 2021 | 2,395 | 795 | 25th |
| Short-term rentals | 32 | 21 | 46th |
| Heritage properties | 4 | 5 | 82nd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 5 | 18 | 126th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 844 | 1,107 | 132nd |
| Assaults | 561 | 637 | 100th |
| Break-ins | 104 | 173 | 129th |
| Car thefts | 90 | 193 | 137th |
| Robberies | 52 | 70 | 104th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 38 | 46 | 98th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 47 | 31 | 59th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 117 | 212 | 147th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 17,160 | 16,813 | 74th |
| Median household income | $77,000 | $85,000 | 118th |
| Households that rent | 40.5% | 45.5% | 105th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 49.7% | 39.0% | 9th |
| Commute by transit | 26.3% | 25.8% | 72nd |
| Walk or cycle to work | 10.3% | 5.3% | 56th |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% | 16.3% | 31st |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 1.2 | 5.1 | 158th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 7.6 | 5.0 | 37th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 4.0 | 2.1 | 13th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 315 | 228 | 48th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 6 | 10 | 109th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 5.2% | 7.8% | 110th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.9 | 1.6 | 108th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 611 | 410 | 55th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 5 | 4 | 62nd |
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 | 81 | 119 | 115 | 107 | 119 |
| Break-ins | 16 | 30 | 40 | 22 | 22 |
| Car thefts | 33 | 45 | 65 | 29 | 19 |
| Robberies | 28 | 3 | 38 | 19 | 11 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
| Total | 167 | 206 | 269 | 187 | 179 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Willowdale West | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 561 | 768 | 100th |
| Break-ins | 104 | 190 | 129th |
| Car thefts | 90 | 225 | 137th |
| Robberies | 52 | 78 | 104th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 38 | 61 | 98th |
| Total | 844 | 1,322 | 132nd |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Willowdale West | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 81 | 119 | 115 | 107 | 119 | 561 | 768 | 100th |
| Break-ins | 16 | 30 | 40 | 22 | 22 | 104 | 190 | 129th |
| Car thefts | 33 | 45 | 65 | 29 | 19 | 90 | 225 | 137th |
| Robberies | 28 | 3 | 38 | 19 | 11 | 52 | 78 | 104th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 38 | 61 | 98th |
| Total | 167 | 206 | 269 | 187 | 179 | 844 | 1,322 | 132nd |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 256 | 336 |
| 2022 | 191 | 29 |
| 2023 | 213 | 27 |
| 2024 | 244 | 44 |
| 2025 | 210 | 388 |
| 2026 | 176 | 1,571 |
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 (33)
Hearing coming up (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179 Betty Ann Dr | Add a storey | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 12 | A0337/26NY |
| 28 Hounslow Ave | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 26 | A0288/26NY |
| 221 Finch Ave W | 13-storey building · 208 homes and shops | Consent and site plan and rezoning | Hearing Dec 10 | B0019/26NY |
| 29 Bevdale Rd | New house | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 10 | A0367/26NY |
Under appeal (11)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Churchill Ave | 36-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2022 | 22 193283 NNY 18 SA |
| 186 Ellerslie Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Jan 2020 | B0001/20NY |
| 206 Park Home Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2013 | A737/13NY |
| 217 Churchill Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Jul 2020 | B0021/20NY |
| 284 Hounslow Ave | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Aug 2015 | B0036/15NY |
| 286 Betty Ann Dr | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2016 | A0554/16NY |
| 375 Ellerslie Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted May 2016 | A0427/16NY |
| 45 Bevdale Rd | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2013 | A529/13NY |
| 52 Finch Ave W | 3-storey building · 2 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted May 2021 | 21 149986 NNY 18 OZ |
| 5576 Yonge St | Two towers, up to 35 storeys with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Aug 2022 | 22 190116 NNY 18 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (15)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Horsham Ave | 45-storey building · 699 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2025 | 25 269028 NNY 18 OZ |
| 172 Finch Ave W | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Mar 2021 | 21 124972 NNY 18 SA |
| 18 Glenborough Park Cres | 5 homes | Condominium | Submitted Oct 2026 | 26 252244 NNY 18 CD |
| 228 Finch Ave W | 4-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Jan 2008 | 08 102458 NNY 23 SA |
| 26 Hounslow Ave | 26-storey building · 305 homes | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2024 | 24 218595 NNY 18 SA |
| 272 Park Home Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2024 | A0551/24NY |
| 379 Ellerslie Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Mar 2013 | B011/13NY |
| 41 Hendon Ave | 38-storey building · 399 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted May 2026 | 26 168379 NNY 18 OZ |
| 473 Hounslow Ave | Consent | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Mar 2017 | B0022/17NY |
| 50 Claywood Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Feb 2026 | A0088/26NY |
Decided recently (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408 Horsham Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Dec 2025 | B0016/25NY |
| 4949 Bathurst St | 39-storey building · 491 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Sep 2024 | 24 207996 NNY 18 OZ |
| 5250-5254 Yonge St | Condominium | Condominium | Submitted Sep 2023 | 23 196769 NNY 18 CD |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (5)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Park Home Ave | 92 | 283 | 1974 | 0 |
| 55-65 Ellerslie Ave | 93 | 391 | 1966 | 0 |
| 5430 Yonge St | 95 | 239 | 1986 | 0 |
| 65 Ellerslie Ave | 97 | 107 | 1966 | 0 |
| 4701 Bathurst St | 99 | 53 | 1935 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (4)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 425 | — | — | — |
| Willowdale Middle School | 6-8 | TDSB | 525 | 88% | 63% | — |
| Yorkview Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 455 | — | — | — |
| St Cyril Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 315 | 94% | 94% | — |
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 (6)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Chums School Age Child Care Centre | 188 Churchill Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 189 | Yes |
| St. Cyril's Before & After School Programme | 18 Kempford Blvd | kindergarten, school-age | 142 | Yes |
| Yorkview Kids Care - North York | 130 Yorkview Dr | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 126 | Yes |
| Yonge-Churchill Child Care Centre | 5350 Yonge St | infants, toddlers, preschool, school-age | 118 | Yes |
| Yonge Hearts Child Care Centre | 5176 Yonge St | infants, toddlers, preschool | 114 | Yes |
| Tree Of Life Montessori Academy (Kaleo Ministry) | 255 Finch Ave W | infants, toddlers, preschool | 71 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 36 Finch West | Bus | 195 |
| 7 Bathurst | Bus | 125 |
| 939 Finch Express | Bus | 73 |
| 98 Willowdale-Senlac | Bus | 52 |
| 97 Yonge | Bus | 44 |
| 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 | Willowdale West | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 13 | 8 | Abbotsford Park, Basswood Parkette, Beecroft Linear Park and 10 more |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 | Abbotsford Park, Dempsey Park, Edithvale Park and 4 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre, Edithvale Community Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Willowdale West. Nearest: Antibes Community Centre, 870 m away in Westminster-Branson. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Willowdale West. Nearest: Woburn Avenue Playground, 4.4 km away in Lawrence Park North. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Willowdale West. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Willowdale West. Nearest: Hendon Park, just over the border in Newtonbrook West. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Willowdale West. Nearest: Antibes Community Centre, 870 m away in Westminster-Branson. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Edithvale Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Edithvale Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre, Edithvale Community Centre and 1 more · 2 of 3 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Churchill Avenue | Dec 16, 2025 | 17 | 17 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (6)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Bathurst St, Kingsbridge Crt to Finch Ave W | Q2 2026 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Stafford Rd, Ellerslie Ave to Hounslow Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Sidewalk work | Stafford Rd, Ellerslie Ave to Hounslow Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Ellerslie Ave, Senlac Rd to Bathurst St | Q2 2023 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Cloebury Crt, near Stafford Rd | Q4 2022 to Q1 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Christine Cres, near Betty Ann Dr | Q4 2022 to Q1 2026 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (1)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo Park | Parking lot | 5576 Yonge St | Oct 19, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (27)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 123 Betty Ann Dr | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 201 Churchill Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 20 Hazelglen Ave | Garden suite | Feb 2026 |
| 164 Betty Ann Dr | Garden suite | Nov 2025 |
| 221 Churchill Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 32 Stafford Rd | Garden suite | Jul 2025 |
| 50 Park Home Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2025 |
| 52 Park Home Ave | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 52 Park Home Ave | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 50 Park Home Ave | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 48 Park Home Ave | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 46 Park Home Ave | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 472 Ellerslie Ave | Garden suite | May 2025 |
| 217 Churchill Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2024 |
| 25 Stafford Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 59 Bevdale Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2024 |
| 472 Ellerslie Ave | Garden suite | Mar 2024 |
| 25 Finchurst Dr | Garden suite | Jan 2024 |
| 1 Farrell Ave | Garden suite | Dec 2023 |
| 173 Hounslow Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2022 |
| 56 Claywood Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2022 |
| 198 Park Home Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2021 |
| 41 Holcolm Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2021 |
| 134 Park Home Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2020 |
| 108 Holcolm Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2020 |
| 189 Churchill Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2020 |
| 176 Park Home Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2003 |
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 | 8 | 47 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 20 | 117 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finch Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
| North York Centre Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finch Ave W Yonge St to Duplex Ave | 23,600 | 48 km/h | Apr 2026 |
| Beecroft Rd Kempford Blvd to Lorraine Dr | 11,900 | 48 km/h | Dec 2025 |
| Senlac Rd Churchill Ave to Horsham Ave | 7,200 | 44 km/h | Jan 2026 |
| Churchill Ave Abbotsford Rd to Claywood Rd | 2,900 | 54 km/h | Feb 2022 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Ann Dr Senlac Rd to Cobden St | 883 | 52 km/h | Jan 2023 |
| Hounslow Ave Wynn Rd to Stafford Park Trl | 870 | 49 km/h | Oct 2023 |
| Yorkview Dr Bevdale Rd to Wynn Rd | 1,100 | 46 km/h | Mar 2020 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Edithvale Park | 5.4 |
| Stafford Park | 1.8 |
| Dempsey Park | 1.7 |
| Ellerslie Park | 1.4 |
| Abbotsford Park | 1.2 |
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, 5 building permits in Willowdale West included a green roof, the 62nd 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, 35 noise exemption permits were issued in Willowdale West: 32 for amplified sound at events, 2 for construction outside normal hours and 1 for large crane work.
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
Yonge North York is a Business Improvement Area in Willowdale West. 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
- 4 properties on the Heritage Register (2 designated, 2 listed), 77th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (0.4%) 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 M2N, 1 of 133 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.8%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Lily Cheng · Ward 18 Willowdale 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, 11,925 service requests came from postal areas M2N and M2R, which cover most of Willowdale West. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 553 | |
| Property standards | 496 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 414 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 319 | |
| Tree pruning | 286 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 261 |
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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