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The Leaside I / Neighbourhood guide

Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

The Leaside I
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 Leaside I location:
Toronto.

The neighbourhood of Leaside is part of the city of Toronto, Ontario, which is situated in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

138 Laird Dr, East York, ON M4G 3V7, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

138 Laird Dr, East York, ON M4G 3V7, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Leaside

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Leaside is a reasonably good option. Even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this area, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very close by. Leaside is very quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. There is much greenery in this neighbourhood; public green spaces, including Sunnybrook Park and E. T. Seton Park, are very well-situated and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to explore, which results in them being very easy to access from many locations within the neighbourhood. Residents will also find that the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is very good.

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Getting around

Regardless of the means of transportation, it is simple to travel in Leaside. Owing to about 10 nearby bus lines, commuting by public transit is easy in this area. Walking is also rather practical for property owners in Leaside; carrying out daily needs is convenient without a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are fairly close at hand. Biking is easy in Leaside.

Everyday essentials

Property owners in Leaside will appreciate that a grocery store is always only a short trip away. Bayview Avenue is among the best streets for groceries. Furthermore, those who appreciate eating out won't have to travel far in Leaside, where over 50 restaurants and about 10 coffee shops can be found. It is also very easy to reach a variety of clothing stores without a vehicle. When it comes to education, families will find that wherever their home is located in Leaside, daycares and schools are close by.

Local character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Leaside is a reasonably good option. Even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this area, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very close by. Leaside is very quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. There is much greenery in this neighbourhood; public green spaces, including Sunnybrook Park and E. T. Seton Park, are very well-situated and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to explore, which results in them being very easy to access from many locations within the neighbourhood. Residents will also find that the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is very good.

Surrounding homes

About 45% of dwellings are single detached homes, making it easy to find detached homes in Leaside, while large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. This neighbourhood experienced its most significant building boom before the 1960s, so most of the available properties are from this era. This area has a good variety of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around 70% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas the rest are renters.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

The Leaside I
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

3.4/ 5

At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Toronto: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

3.8/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Public transit

4.1/ 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

3.9/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

3.7/ 5

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Greenery

2.4/ 5

Some trees on the street, with some parks nearby

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

3.7/ 5

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

1.9/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.9/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

3.6/ 5

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

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

2.1/ 5

Some 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 Leaside I 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.

172 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
Elementary school615 m

Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School

211 Bessborough Dr

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school732 m

St Anselm Catholic School

182 Bessorough Dr

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school809 m

Leaside High School

200 Hanna Rd

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school880 m

Children's Garden Junior School

670 Eglinton Ave E

site based

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Elementary school924 m

Northlea Elementary and Middle School

305 Rumsey Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school972 m

Maria Montessori School Inc.

125 Brentcliffe Road

site based

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Elementary school989 m

Rolph Road Elementary School

31 Rolph Rd

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school995 m

Maria Montessori Elementary School

125 Brentcliffe Rd.

site based

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Elementary school1.2 km

Maurice Cody Junior Public School

364 Belsize Dr

JK-5 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

Thorncliffe Park Public School

80 Thorncliffe Park Dr

1-5 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

Fraser Mustard Early Learning Academy

82 Thorncliffe Park Drive

JK-3 · Toronto District School Board

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High school2.1 km

Greenwood College School

443 Mount Pleasant Rd

site based

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High school2.2 km

Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute

135 Overlea Blvd

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school2.3 km

Northern Secondary School

851 Mount Pleasant Rd

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school2.5 km

Willowdale High School

160 Eglinton Avenue East

online/site based

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High school2.5 km

Umc High School

150 Eglinton Avenue East

online/site based

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High school2.6 km

One Direction Academy

220 Lesmill Road

online/site based, all year round

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High school2.7 km

Holy Nation Christian School

100 Hasley Ave

online/site based

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Transit nearby

34 places
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Dining nearby

46 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

42 places
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Shopping1.8 km

Jay's Eternal Style-Threading Culture Into Fashion

53 Thorncliffe Park Dr

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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Leaside
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 Leaside I. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$269,926

Residents in the study area

1,484

Owner households

70.0%

Commute on foot

13.1%

Population age

0 to 4
4.8%
5 to 9
5.6%
10 to 14
6.9%
15 to 19
6.5%
20 to 34
17.0%
35 to 49
22.1%
50 to 64
22.1%
65 to 79
12.0%
80 and over
3.2%

Housing type

Single detached
36.5%
Apartment 1-4 floors
28.7%
Apartment 5 or more floors
19.9%
Semi detached
11.4%
Row houses
2.9%
Duplex
0.6%

Household composition

Single person
33.1%
Multi person
2.6%
Single family
64.3%
Multi family
0.0%

Commute mode

Car
67.4%
Public transit
13.2%
Foot
13.1%
Other
4.7%
Bicycle
1.5%
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Income

Average household income
$269,926
Average individual income
$115,538

Total

Total individuals
1,484

Owners vs Renters

Owners
70.0%
Renters
30.0%

Official language knowledge

English only
86.8%
English and French
12.2%
Other
0.9%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
8.4%
High school
16.5%
Trade certificate
1.7%
College certificate
12.9%
University certificate
4.0%
Bachelor degree
39.3%
Post graduate degree
17.2%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
81.2%
English and non-official language(s)
4.2%
Yue (Cantonese)
2.3%
Spanish
2.2%
Mandarin
2.2%
Portuguese
1.8%
Iranian Persian
1.5%
Greek
1.3%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.1%
Russian
1.1%
French
0.5%
German
0.3%
Italian
0.2%
Arabic
0.1%

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 Leaside I:
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.

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

The Leaside I 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

138 Laird Dr, East York, ON M4G 3V7, Canada

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

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YOUR VISIT

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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: 43.708232, -79.3629672. 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.