🚗 Bakers Road Public Car Park – The Complete Uxbridge Town Centre Parking Guide
Affordable pay & display on Bakers Road – flexible short-stay bays, season permits & a 5-minute walk to Uxbridge Underground and The Chimes.
🚗 Type: Council-Managed Surface Pay & Display
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily (enforcement 08:00–18:00 Mon–Sat; free outside these hours, Sundays & bank holidays)
🌟 Rating: 4.2 / 5 (local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Up to 1 hour: £1.20
Up to 2 hours: £2.40
Up to 4 hours: £4.80
All-day (max 24 h): £6.00
Payment: On-site machines (coins, card/contactless) or RingGo app
Season Tickets:
6 months: £220
12 months: £440
Blue Badge: Free parking (display badge + obtain free ticket)
Enforcement: ANPR & patrols; Penalty Charge £70 (discounted if paid promptly)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~45 marked bays |
| Surface | Smooth tarmac with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | Lampposts throughout |
| Security | ANPR enforcement; occasional CCTV patrol |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for vans) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Bays: 3 marked bays nearest Bakers Road entrance
Drop-Off Zone: Layby immediately outside site gate
Accessible Routes: Level kerb drops to the pavement and pedestrian crossings
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Chargers:
Sainsbury’s Uxbridge (Pod Point – 2 × 7 kW) – 4 min walk
Uxbridge Station Car Park (BP Pulse – 4 × 50 kW) – 6 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 70 % | Lunchtime visitors |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 95 % | Weekend retail crowds |
| Evenings after 18:00 | 40 % | Theatre & restaurant-goers |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 08:00 AM on weekdays or before 10:00 AM on Saturdays for the closest bays to the station.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge Underground Station | 5 min | Piccadilly & Metropolitan lines access |
| The Chimes Shopping Centre | 6 min | Retail, food court & public toilets |
| Grand Union Canal Towpath | 4 min | Scenic walk & cycling route |
| Sainsbury’s Uxbridge | 4 min | Groceries & additional EV charging |
| Uxbridge Town Centre (High St) | 7 min | Cafés, banking & pharmacy services |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Toilets: The Chimes (ground floor next to M&S)
ATM: Santander & Lloyds in Market Square
Pharmacy: Boots (The Chimes)
Food & Drink
Café Nero (3 min) – specialty coffee & snacks
The Grain House (5 min) – gastropub fare
Pho Restaurant (4 min) – Vietnamese cuisine
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge Station Car Park | 6 min | £6.90 / day | 24 h | Rapid EV chargers & barrier entry |
| Sainsbury’s Uxbridge Car Park | 4 min | Free (2 h), then P&D | 2 h max | Complimentary short-stay for shoppers |
| On-Street Pay & Display (Queens Rd) | 3 min | £1.50 /hr; 2 h max | 2 h | Cheapest per-hour rate |
⚠️ Important Notices
Display a valid ticket at all times during enforcement hours to avoid PCN.
ANPR checks registration—enter your plate carefully on the machine or app.
Bays closest to the entrance may be reserved on event days; follow signage.
📌 Expert Tips
Commuter Saver: Season tickets offer significant savings if you park here >10 days/month.
Evening Out: Park after 18:00 for free outside enforcement hours.
EV Visitors: Charge at Sainsbury’s before station travel to avoid detours.
🔮 Future Developments
2025 Consultation: Council reviewing conversion of 4 bays to dedicated EV charging points.
2026 Plans: Improve lighting and CCTV coverage under town-centre safety initiative.
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