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The Borough / Neighbourhood guide

Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

The Borough
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

The Borough location:
Toronto.

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

2180 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1P 2P8, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

2180 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1P 2P8, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Dorset Park

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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Compare the places and connections that matter to your day.

The Borough supplied project rendering
Project imagery, rather than a photograph of nearby amenities. Renderings are illustrative.

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

The Borough
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

4.7/ 5

At least one high school within a 5-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

3.5/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

4.1/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

2.4/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Greenery

1.8/ 5

Few street trees or parks in the area

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

3.0/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

4.7/ 5

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.6/ 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

4.4/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

3.4/ 5

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

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

3.6/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

1.1/ 5

Multiple sources of noise nearby

Toronto: 3.0 / 5

Parks

4.2/ 5

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

Toronto: 5.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

The Borough 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.

186 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

18 places
Elementary school398 m

St Lawrence Catholic School

2216 Lawrence Ave E

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school492 m

Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute

2239 Lawrence Ave E

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school504 m

Dorset Park Public School

28 Blaisdale Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school525 m

General Crerar Public School

30 McGregor Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school / High school762 m

Amanah Academy North America Foundation

4140 Finch Ave E

site based

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High school762 m

Delta Academy Inc

1160 Tapscott Road

site based, all year round

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Elementary school979 m

Manhattan Park Junior Public School

90 Manhattan Dr

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school / High school1.0 km

Bond Academy

1500 Birchmount Road

site based

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High school1.0 km

Bond International College

1500 Birchmount Road

site based

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Elementary school1.3 km

Buchanan Public School

4 Bucannan Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

George Peck Public School

1 Wayne Ave

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Ionview Public School

90 Ionview Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.7 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

46 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

55 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 The Borough. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$104,988

Residents in the study area

1,765

Owner households

53.6%

Commute on foot

2.8%

Population age

0 to 4
4.7%
5 to 9
4.6%
10 to 14
5.5%
15 to 19
6.1%
20 to 34
21.0%
35 to 49
19.4%
50 to 64
22.4%
65 to 79
11.7%
80 and over
4.5%

Housing type

Single detached
47.6%
Apartment 5 or more floors
24.9%
Duplex
12.4%
Row houses
9.8%
Apartment 1-4 floors
5.3%
Semi detached
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
25.0%
Multi person
7.6%
Single family
65.6%
Multi family
1.9%

Commute mode

Car
63.8%
Public transit
28.1%
Other
5.3%
Foot
2.8%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$104,988
Average individual income
$41,010

Total

Total individuals
1,765

Owners vs Renters

Owners
53.6%
Renters
46.4%

Official language knowledge

English only
91.5%
English and French
4.9%
Other
3.5%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
19.8%
High school
33.3%
Trade certificate
4.5%
College certificate
16.8%
University certificate
0.9%
Bachelor degree
19.0%
Post graduate degree
5.7%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.8

Mother tongue

English
58.5%
English and non-official language(s)
8.6%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
8.2%
Tamil
6.3%
Arabic
3.8%
Greek
3.4%
Bengali
3.0%
Mandarin
3.0%
Yue (Cantonese)
2.8%
Spanish
1.5%
Urdu
0.8%
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 The Borough:
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.

Toronto Catholic District School Board ↗Toronto District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

The Borough address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

2180 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1P 2P8, Canada

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

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YOUR VISIT

Confirm where to meet.

A builder’s presentation centre may be at a different address. Ask Team Arora to confirm current appointment arrangements and the right destination.

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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

A guide with a clear point of reference.

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: 43.7480935, -79.2844835. 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.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

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