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1255 Birchmount Road Towns / Neighbourhood guide

Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

1255 Birchmount Road Towns
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

1255 Birchmount Road Towns location:
Toronto.

Part of the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area, Dorset Park is a neighbourhood within Toronto, Ontario.

1255 Birchmount Road. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

1255 Birchmount Road

Provider neighbourhood

Dorset Park

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Dorset Park is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. Even though this area is not known for its vibrancy, its busier streets can still be quite dynamic, and finding one of the a few bars is easy as they are generally located close by. The noise levels in Dorset Park are very low, as the streets are generally very tranquil. Greenery is quite present in this part of the city as there are numerous tree-lined streets. There are around 40 green spaces nearby for residents to check out, including Jack Goodlad Park and Birkdale Ravine, and they are very well-located, making it easy to access them.

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Getting around

Dorset Park offers home buyers the choice between a variety of methods of transportation. The good transit service allows people to get to many destinations without needing a car. For example, there are approximately 20 bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far away from most houses. Dorset Park is also conducive to pedestrians; running day-to-day errands is convenient without a car, and a variety of businesses are rather close by. Dorset Park is rather amenable to biking.

Everyday essentials

It is very convenient to get to the closest supermarket without the use of a vehicle in Dorset Park. In addition, there are a good number of choices in close proximity for those who value restaurants and cafes. It is also very easy to reach a selection of clothing stores without the need for a car. When it comes to education, it is a short trip to get to daycares and schools from most properties for sale in Dorset Park.

Local character

Dorset Park is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. Even though this area is not known for its vibrancy, its busier streets can still be quite dynamic, and finding one of the a few bars is easy as they are generally located close by. The noise levels in Dorset Park are very low, as the streets are generally very tranquil. Greenery is quite present in this part of the city as there are numerous tree-lined streets. There are around 40 green spaces nearby for residents to check out, including Jack Goodlad Park and Birkdale Ravine, and they are very well-located, making it easy to access them.

Surrounding homes

Around 60% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while the remainder are rented. Large apartment buildings are the main housing type, representing about 40% of dwellings in this part of the city, but single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. About one third of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1990s. This neighbourhood has a good selection of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

1255 Birchmount Road Towns
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

4.5/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Toronto: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.7/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Public transit

4.2/ 5

Near at least one subway line and/or other frequent transit routes

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

4.6/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

2.9/ 5

Some amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

4.0/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

2.3/ 5

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Greenery

3.2/ 5

Many trees and a large amount of nearby park space

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

2.9/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

3.8/ 5

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.3/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.6/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

3.3/ 5

Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

3.5/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

4.3/ 5

Very few sources of noise nearby

Toronto: 3.0 / 5

Parks

4.4/ 5

Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 5.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

1255 Birchmount Road Towns nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

187 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

18 places
Elementary school412 m

General Crerar Public School

30 McGregor Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school414 m

St Lawrence Catholic School

2216 Lawrence Ave E

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school504 m

Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute

2239 Lawrence Ave E

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school567 m

Dorset Park Public School

28 Blaisdale Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school / High school602 m

Amanah Academy North America Foundation

4140 Finch Ave E

site based

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High school602 m

Delta Academy Inc

1160 Tapscott Road

site based, all year round

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Elementary school1.1 km

Manhattan Park Junior Public School

90 Manhattan Dr

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school / High school1.2 km

Bond Academy

1500 Birchmount Road

site based

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High school1.2 km

Bond International College

1500 Birchmount Road

site based

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Elementary school1.2 km

George Peck Public School

1 Wayne Ave

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Ionview Public School

90 Ionview Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Buchanan Public School

4 Bucannan Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.8 km

Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts

1176 Pharmacy Ave

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.9 km

Madina Academy

2680 Lawrence Avenue East

site based, all year round

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High school2.1 km

David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute

125 Brockley Drive

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Transit nearby

37 places
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Dining nearby

45 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

57 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Dorset Park
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at 1255 Birchmount Road Towns. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$104,205

Residents in the study area

1,710

Owner households

51.8%

Commute on foot

3.3%

Population age

0 to 4
4.7%
5 to 9
4.6%
10 to 14
5.2%
15 to 19
6.2%
20 to 34
20.9%
35 to 49
19.0%
50 to 64
22.7%
65 to 79
12.0%
80 and over
4.7%

Housing type

Single detached
45.8%
Apartment 5 or more floors
27.8%
Duplex
12.2%
Row houses
7.1%
Apartment 1-4 floors
7.1%
Semi detached
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
26.3%
Multi person
7.8%
Single family
63.7%
Multi family
2.2%

Commute mode

Car
63.1%
Public transit
28.2%
Other
5.5%
Foot
3.3%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$104,205
Average individual income
$41,091

Total

Total individuals
1,710

Owners vs Renters

Owners
51.8%
Renters
48.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
91.6%
English and French
4.8%
Other
3.6%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
18.7%
High school
34.7%
Trade certificate
4.1%
College certificate
16.2%
University certificate
1.3%
Bachelor degree
19.2%
Post graduate degree
5.7%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.8

Mother tongue

English
57.3%
English and non-official language(s)
9.0%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
8.3%
Tamil
7.2%
Arabic
3.4%
Bengali
3.3%
Greek
3.1%
Yue (Cantonese)
3.0%
Mandarin
3.0%
Urdu
1.3%
Spanish
0.9%
Italian
0.0%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near 1255 Birchmount Road Towns:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

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06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

1255 Birchmount Road Towns address
& directions.

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THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

1255 Birchmount Road

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

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Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 43.7466959, -79.2840048. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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