Woburn North
Woburn North is a large neighbourhood in Scarborough of about 27,000 people, next to Agincourt South-Malvern West, Bendale South, Bendale-Glen Andrew and three other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Its main shopping streets are Ellesmere Rd and Markham Rd.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Highway 401 to the north, East Highland Creek, then Markham Rd to the east, Lawrence Ave E, then Ellesmere Rd to the south and McCowan Rd to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 21 active planning proposals in Woburn North, more than most neighbourhoods (37th most in Toronto). Of these, 16 are waiting for a decision and five are under appeal. Another one was decided recently.
Under appeal (5)
Waiting for a decision (16)
Decided recently (1)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 15 noise exemption permits were issued in Woburn North: 15 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, 404 major crimes were reported in Woburn North: 1,406 per 100,000 residents, 6% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 45th highest in Toronto. Car thefts were above the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (369 in 2024).
Woburn North compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 41% higher317 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | About the same63 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | About the same769 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | About the same77 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | About the same181 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 | 181 | 221 | up 22% |
| Car thefts | 57 | 91 | up 60% |
| Break-ins | 28 | 52 | nearly doubled |
| Robberies | 12 | 22 | nearly doubled |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 18 | more than doubled |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 8 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 8 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 77 | 290 | 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, 16 collisions in Woburn North killed or seriously injured someone, the 58th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Two involved pedestrians. Most were on McCowan Rd and Ellesmere 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, 90 TTC stops are served by the 102 Markham Rd, 95 York Mills, 38 Highland Creek and 133 Neilson buses, among others.
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Markham Rd | about 199 | 7.9 · high | |
| 95 York Mills | about 129 | 8.2 · high | |
| 38 Highland Creek | about 119 | 7.1 · high | |
| 133 Neilson | about 99 | 7.1 · high | |
| 134 Progress | about 79 | 3.6 |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCowan Rd Huronia Gt to Hurley Cres | 27,000 | 76 km/h | Sep 2019 |
| Markham Rd Ellesmere Rd to Tuxedo Crt | 24,400 | 56 km/h | Aug 2023 |
| Ellesmere Rd Grangeway Ave to Parkington Cres | 24,200 | 70 km/h | Oct 2017 |
| Bellamy Rd N Brimorton Dr to Northleigh Dr | 17,500 | 57 km/h | Apr 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Stanton Blvd Benfrisco Cres to Benprice Crt | 967 | 48 km/h | Apr 2024 |
| Dormington Dr Ellesmere Rd to Pegasus Trl | 1,500 | 47 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Benshire Dr Bellechasse St to Jarwick Dr | 633 | 46 km/h | Oct 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, four beat the Toronto average in reading; four beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are nine licensed child care centres with 747 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and three 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 (9)
- Growing Tykes Learning Centre ( 910 Markham Road) $10 a day
910 Markham Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool, school-age149 spaces - Discovery Place Child Care Centre $10 a day
22 Tuxedo Crt · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age143 spaces - St. Rose Of Lima YMCA Child Care $10 a day
3220 Lawrence Ave E · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age112 spaces - Children's Village Day Care Centre #1 $10 a day
1050 Markham Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age94 spaces - Centennial College Progress Campus Child Care Centre $10 a day
941 Progress Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool62 spaces
EarlyON centres (3)
- Scarborough Centre EarlyON Child and Family Centre3478 Lawrence Ave E
- St. Rose of Lima EarlyON Child and Family Centre3220 Lawrence Ave E
- Woburn Jr. EarlyON Child and Family Centre40 Dormington Dr
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 →Woburn North has nine parks, seven of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (36th fewest per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool. Its streets have 5,033 City-owned trees, mostly littleleaf linden, Norway maple and kentucky coffeetree: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (52nd 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 |
|---|---|
| Morningside Park | 32.2 |
| Confederation Park | 9.6 |
| Woodsworth Park | 6.6 |
| North Bendale Park | 4.6 |
| Bendale Park | 3.0 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Woburn Park Playground Improvements & New Skate Spot
The City is improving the playground and adding a skate spot in Woburn Park.In progress - Confederation Park New Skatepark
The City is adding a new skatepark in Confederation Park.In progress - Lusted Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Lusted Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Woburn North | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 9 | 8 | Bendale Park, Confederation Park, Greenbrae Parkette and 6 more |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 | Confederation Park, Greenbrae Parkette, Hillsborough Park and 4 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Centennial Recreation Centre-Scarborough, Strides Toronto |
| City programs at schools | 2 | — | Tredway Woodsworth Public School, Woburn Collegiate Institute |
| Splash pads | 2 | 0 | Confederation Park, Woburn Park-Scarborough |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Centennial Recreation Centre-Scarborough |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Woburn North. Nearest: Knob Hill Park, 1.4 km away in Bendale South. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Woburn North. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Woburn North. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Woburn North. Nearest: McDairmid Woods Park, 1.0 km away in Agincourt South-Malvern West. |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Confederation Park, Woburn Park-Scarborough |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Confederation Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Centennial Recreation Centre-Scarborough · 1 of 1 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 211 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (63rd most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 57 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (26th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,477 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (47th 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, 4 building permits in Woburn North included a green roof, the 72nd 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 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. Almost half of households here (46%) rent, and 32% 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 15 homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (51st fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and two shelters or respite sites. 684 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (11th most in Toronto); the largest project is 40 Bushby Dr, with 450 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, 26,580 people lived here. The median household income was $75,000, the 125th highest in Toronto (below the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 28% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
26,580 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Gujarati 9.2%, Tamil 9.2%, Cantonese 4.4%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 151 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Ellesmere Rd and Markham Rd. In the last 90 days, six businesses got new licences; the newest is Kalyug Scarborough Indian & Hakka Cocktail Bar, a take-out or food shop at 820 Markham Rd.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops49
- Restaurants and bars42
- Auto repair shops28
- Salons and personal services22
- Laundromats and dry cleaners4
Streets with the most
- Ellesmere Rd43
- Markham Rd35
- Lawrence Ave E24
- Progress Ave16
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Cedarbrae Markham Lawrence Village is a Business Improvement Area in Woburn North. 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
Woburn North has two properties on the Heritage Register, fewer than most neighbourhoods (54th fewest in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 2 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 1 listed), 54th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (1.5%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 13 home tests in M1H were above Ontario’s limit. None of 33 home tests in M1G were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Paul Ainslie · Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,068 service requests came from postal area M1H, which covers most of Woburn North. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 172 | |
| Property standards | 117 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 114 | |
| Tree pruning | 102 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 94 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 85 |
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 | Woburn North | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 211 | 186 | 63rd |
| Active planning proposals | 21 | 11 | 37th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 57 | 26 | 26th |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,477 | 795 | 47th |
| Short-term rentals | 15 | 21 | 108th |
| Heritage properties | 2 | 5 | 105th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 17 | 18 | 82nd |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,406 | 1,107 | 45th |
| Assaults | 769 | 637 | 52nd |
| Break-ins | 181 | 173 | 72nd |
| Car thefts | 317 | 193 | 24th |
| Robberies | 77 | 70 | 64th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 63 | 46 | 49th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 8 | 6 | 66th |
| Bicycle thefts | 8 | 31 | 137th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 290 | 212 | 41st |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 26,580 | 16,813 | 17th |
| Median household income | $75,000 | $85,000 | 125th |
| Households that rent | 46.1% | 45.5% | 73rd |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 32.1% | 39.0% | 135th |
| Commute by transit | 28.3% | 25.8% | 52nd |
| Walk or cycle to work | 3.6% | 5.3% | 116th |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% | 16.3% | 97th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 6.0 | 5.1 | 58th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 3.4 | 5.0 | 123rd |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.7 | 2.1 | 101st |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 189 | 228 | 107th |
| Affordable homes coming | 684 | 19 | 11th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 5 | 10 | 121st |
| Park and open space, share of land | 10.2% | 7.8% | 62nd |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 2.4 | 1.6 | 58th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 203 | 410 | 119th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 4 | 4 | 72nd |
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 | 181 | 191 | 187 | 215 | 221 |
| Break-ins | 28 | 35 | 45 | 30 | 52 |
| Car thefts | 57 | 105 | 103 | 87 | 91 |
| Robberies | 12 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 22 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 18 |
| Total | 286 | 369 | 368 | 369 | 404 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Woburn North | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 769 | 768 | 52nd |
| Break-ins | 181 | 190 | 72nd |
| Car thefts | 317 | 225 | 24th |
| Robberies | 77 | 78 | 64th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 63 | 61 | 49th |
| Total | 1,406 | 1,322 | 45th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Woburn North | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 181 | 191 | 187 | 215 | 221 | 769 | 768 | 52nd |
| Break-ins | 28 | 35 | 45 | 30 | 52 | 181 | 190 | 72nd |
| Car thefts | 57 | 105 | 103 | 87 | 91 | 317 | 225 | 24th |
| Robberies | 12 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 22 | 77 | 78 | 64th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 63 | 61 | 49th |
| Total | 286 | 369 | 368 | 369 | 404 | 1,406 | 1,322 | 45th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 153 | 1,357 |
| 2022 | 127 | 6 |
| 2023 | 90 | 13 |
| 2024 | 107 | 17 |
| 2025 | 160 | 31 |
| 2026 | 194 | 53 |
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 (22)
Under appeal (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1221 Markham Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2021 | A0347/21SC |
| 1744 Ellesmere Rd | Addition | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2020 | A0200/20SC |
| 1774 Ellesmere Rd | Three towers, up to 49 storeys · 1,360 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 252341 ESC 24 OZ |
| 2050 Ellesmere Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Aug 2025 | A0191/25SC |
| 670 Progress Ave | 40-storey building | Rezoning and site plan | Submitted Dec 2019 | 19 257336 ESC 24 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (16)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 Corporate Dr | 48-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Feb 2026 | 26 115551 ESC 24 OZ |
| 1050 Markham Rd | Two towers, up to 37 storeys · 438 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2024 | 24 174001 ESC 24 OZ |
| 1120 Bellamy Rd N | 8 homes | Condominium | Submitted Nov 2022 | 22 234865 ESC 24 CD |
| 1151 Markham Rd | 44-storey building · 440 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Apr 2026 | 26 150819 ESC 24 OZ |
| 1250 Markham Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Nov 2023 | 23 227285 ESC 24 SA |
| 140 Grangeway Ave | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2023 | 23 181130 ESC 24 SA |
| 1710 Ellesmere Rd | Two towers, up to 53 storeys · 499 homes | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2023 | 23 165545 ESC 24 SA |
| 1720 Ellesmere Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Feb 2025 | 25 118974 ESC 24 SA |
| 20 Production Dr | 1-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2026 | 26 190620 ESC 24 SA |
| 2141 Ellesmere Rd | Four towers, up to 36 storeys | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2022 | 22 191957 ESC 24 SA |
Decided recently (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Rochman Blvd | Garden suite | Minor variance | Decided Feb 2026 | A0018/26SC |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3210 Lawrence Ave E | 79 | 48 | 1960 | — |
| 40 Tuxedo Crt | 82 | 216 | 1970 | 0 |
| 45 Greenbrae Crct | 85 | 112 | 1960 | 0 |
| 960 Markham Rd | 86 | 181 | 1965 | 0 |
| 50 Tuxedo Crt | 86 | 378 | 1971 | 0 |
| 55 Greenbrae Crct | 86 | 128 | 1970 | 0 |
| 2180 Ellesmere Rd | 87 | 180 | 1969 | 0 |
| 20 Tuxedo Crt | 88 | 210 | 1970 | 0 |
| 555 Brimorton Dr | 89 | 180 | 1965 | 0 |
| 65 Greenbrae Crct | 91 | 128 | 1970 | 0 |
| 2190 Ellesmere Rd | 93 | 180 | 1969 | 0 |
| 10 Tuxedo Crt | 93 | 210 | 1968 | 0 |
| 25 Greenbrae Crct | 94 | 60 | 1962 | 0 |
| 35 Greenbrae Crct | 95 | 70 | 1962 | — |
| 1050 Markham Rd | 97 | 295 | 1967 | 0 |
| 1680-1686 Ellesmere Rd | 97 | 145 | 1994 | 7 |
| 30 Tuxedo Crt | 97 | 214 | 1968 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellmere Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 330 | 87% | 55% | — |
| St Richard Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 380 | 90% | 62% | — |
| North Bendale Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 125 | 92% | 58% | — |
| Tredway Woodsworth Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 590 | 70% | 45% | — |
| Woburn Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 340 | 78% | 47% | — |
| St Thomas More Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 290 | 96% | 61% | — |
| Bendale Junior Public School | JK-6 | TDSB | 370 | 85% | 52% | — |
| St Rose of Lima Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 400 | 91% | 46% | — |
| Woburn Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 1,035 | — | — | 81% |
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 (9)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growing Tykes Learning Centre ( 910 Markham Road) | 910 Markham Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, school-age | 149 | Yes |
| Discovery Place Child Care Centre | 22 Tuxedo Crt | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 143 | Yes |
| St. Rose Of Lima YMCA Child Care | 3220 Lawrence Ave E | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 112 | Yes |
| Children's Village Day Care Centre #1 | 1050 Markham Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 94 | Yes |
| Centennial College Progress Campus Child Care Centre | 941 Progress Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 62 | Yes |
| Growing Tykes Learning Centre | 112 Sedgemount Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 56 | Yes |
| The Squirrels' Nest Child Care Centre - North Bendale | 29 Aveline Cres | kindergarten, school-age | 56 | Yes |
| Bendale Licensed Before And After School Program | 61 Benshire Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 43 | Yes |
| Vedic Roots Montessori Academy (Scarborough) | 42 Tuxedo Crt | toddlers, preschool | 32 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 102 Markham Rd | Bus | 199 |
| 95 York Mills | Bus | 129 |
| 38 Highland Creek | Bus | 119 |
| 133 Neilson | Bus | 99 |
| 134 Progress | Bus | 79 |
| 9 Bellamy | Bus | 63 |
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 | Woburn North | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 9 | 8 | Bendale Park, Confederation Park, Greenbrae Parkette and 6 more |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 | Confederation Park, Greenbrae Parkette, Hillsborough Park and 4 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Centennial Recreation Centre-Scarborough, Strides Toronto |
| City programs at schools | 2 | — | Tredway Woodsworth Public School, Woburn Collegiate Institute |
| Splash pads | 2 | 0 | Confederation Park, Woburn Park-Scarborough |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Centennial Recreation Centre-Scarborough |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Woburn North. Nearest: Knob Hill Park, 1.4 km away in Bendale South. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Woburn North. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Woburn North. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Woburn North. Nearest: McDairmid Woods Park, 1.0 km away in Agincourt South-Malvern West. |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Confederation Park, Woburn Park-Scarborough |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Confederation Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Centennial Recreation Centre-Scarborough · 1 of 1 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 40 Bushby Dr | Application under review | 450 |
| 1712 Ellesmere Rd | Rezoning approved | 142 |
| 1750 Ellesmere Rd | Application under review | 92 |
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 rebuild | Scarborough Golf Club Rd, Brimorton Dr to Ellesmere Rd | Q1 2025 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Brimorton Dr, McCowan Rd to Bellamy Rd N | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Brimorton Dr, Bellamy Rd N to Markham Rd | Q1 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Parndon Pl, near Brimorton Dr | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road rebuild | Military Trl, Ellesmere Rd to East Highland Creek | Q1 2022 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (6)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalyug Scarborough Indian & Hakka Cocktail Bar | Take-out or food shop | 820 Markham Rd | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Bendale Daymoon Restaurant | Restaurant or bar | 3264 Lawrence Ave E | Sep 23, 2026 |
| CSN Advantage Collision | Auto repair or garage | 10 Estate Dr | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Jim's Automotive Repair | Auto repair or garage | 1950 Ellesmere Rd | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Lazeez Shawarma | Restaurant or bar | 2060 Ellesmere Rd | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Angara India & Hakka Scarborough | Restaurant or bar | 3482 Lawrence Ave E | Sep 2, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (57)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 88 Benshire Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2026 |
| 70 Painted Post Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2026 |
| 88 Benshire Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 121 Sedgemount Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 6 Faraday Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 15 Dolly Varden Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 139 Amberjack Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 104 Benshire Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 58 Erinlea Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 510 Brimorton Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 181 Sedgemount Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 51 Sharbot Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2026 |
| 181 Sedgemount Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 12 Northleigh Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 102 Jarwick Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 128 Amberjack Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2026 |
| 920 Bellamy Rd N | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 98 Benshire Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 22 Denver Pl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 4 Sunderland Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 126 Benleigh Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 7 Woolwick Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 5 Benhur Cres | Garden suite | Jan 2026 |
| 58 Parkington Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 67 Rochman Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 16 Pendle Hill Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 16 Denver Pl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 16 Denver Pl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 35 Portico Dr | Garden suite | Jul 2025 |
| 20 Wantanopa Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 147 Pandora Crcl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 1721 Ellesmere Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 140 Painted Post Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 140 Painted Post Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 22 Sharbot Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 22 Sharbot Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 115 Rochman Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 19 Castor Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2024 |
| 12 Chatsmere Pl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 81 Sedgemount Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 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 | 2 | 8 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 8 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 77 | 290 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCowan Rd Huronia Gt to Hurley Cres | 27,000 | 76 km/h | Sep 2019 |
| Markham Rd Ellesmere Rd to Tuxedo Crt | 24,400 | 56 km/h | Aug 2023 |
| Ellesmere Rd Grangeway Ave to Parkington Cres | 24,200 | 70 km/h | Oct 2017 |
| Bellamy Rd N Brimorton Dr to Northleigh Dr | 17,500 | 57 km/h | Apr 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Stanton Blvd Benfrisco Cres to Benprice Crt | 967 | 48 km/h | Apr 2024 |
| Dormington Dr Ellesmere Rd to Pegasus Trl | 1,500 | 47 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Benshire Dr Bellechasse St to Jarwick Dr | 633 | 46 km/h | Oct 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 |
|---|---|
| Morningside Park | 32.2 |
| Confederation Park | 9.6 |
| Woodsworth Park | 6.6 |
| North Bendale Park | 4.6 |
| Bendale Park | 3.0 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Woburn Park Playground Improvements & New Skate Spot
The City is improving the playground and adding a skate spot in Woburn Park.In progress - Confederation Park New Skatepark
The City is adding a new skatepark in Confederation Park.In progress - Lusted Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Lusted Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 4 building permits in Woburn North included a green roof, the 72nd 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, 15 noise exemption permits were issued in Woburn North: 15 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
Cedarbrae Markham Lawrence Village is a Business Improvement Area in Woburn North. 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
- 2 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 1 listed), 54th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (1.5%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 13 home tests in M1H were above Ontario’s limit. None of 33 home tests in M1G were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Paul Ainslie · Ward 24 Scarborough-Guildwood 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, 3,068 service requests came from postal area M1H, which covers most of Woburn North. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 172 | |
| Property standards | 117 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 114 | |
| Tree pruning | 102 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 94 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 85 |
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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