🚗 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
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Up to 1 hour: £1.20
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Up to 2 hours: £2.40
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Up to 4 hours: £4.80
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All-day (max 24 h): £6.00
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Payment: On-site machines (coins, card/contactless) or RingGo app
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Season Tickets:
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6 months: £220
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12 months: £440
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Blue Badge: Free parking (display badge + obtain free ticket)
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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
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Disabled Bays: 3 marked bays nearest Bakers Road entrance
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Drop-Off Zone: Layby immediately outside site gate
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Accessible Routes: Level kerb drops to the pavement and pedestrian crossings
🔌 EV Infrastructure
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On-Site Charging: None
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Nearest Chargers:
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Sainsbury’s Uxbridge (Pod Point – 2 × 7 kW) – 4 min walk
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Uxbridge Station Car Park (BP Pulse – 4 × 50 kW) – 6 min walk
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📅 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
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Toilets: The Chimes (ground floor next to M&S)
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ATM: Santander & Lloyds in Market Square
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Pharmacy: Boots (The Chimes)
Food & Drink
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Café Nero (3 min) – specialty coffee & snacks
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The Grain House (5 min) – gastropub fare
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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
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Display a valid ticket at all times during enforcement hours to avoid PCN.
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ANPR checks registration—enter your plate carefully on the machine or app.
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Bays closest to the entrance may be reserved on event days; follow signage.
📌 Expert Tips
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Commuter Saver: Season tickets offer significant savings if you park here >10 days/month.
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Evening Out: Park after 18:00 for free outside enforcement hours.
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EV Visitors: Charge at Sainsbury’s before station travel to avoid detours.
🔮 Future Developments
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2025 Consultation: Council reviewing conversion of 4 bays to dedicated EV charging points.
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2026 Plans: Improve lighting and CCTV coverage under town-centre safety initiative.
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