🚗 Bentley Road Car Park – The Complete Islington Parking Guide
Bentley Road Lot – central pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, moments from Angel & Regents Canal.
🚗 Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (London Borough of Islington)
🕒 Open: Enforcement 08:00–20:00 Mon–Sat; free evenings (20:00–08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
🌟 Rating: No aggregated public review score available
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (08:00–20:00 Mon–Sat):
Up to 30 min: £1.20
Up to 1 h: £2.40
Up to 2 h: £4.80
Up to 4 h (max stay): £7.20
Payment Methods:
Pay & display machines (coins, contactless card, Apple/Google Pay)
Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 12789)
Resident Permits: Zone C permit £200 / year (unlimited stays within enforcement hours)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit £35 (valid any enforcement day)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 50 bays |
| Standard Bays | 44 unmarked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 3 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 2 extra-wide bays near entrance |
| Surface | Level tarmac with high-visibility lining (2023 repaint) |
| Lighting | LED street-style columns (10 lux) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; periodic Council patrols |
| Signage | Digital tariff board & zone map at entry |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Three bays adjacent to ticket machine—free with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in beside machine for quick set-down
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to Tottenham Road pavement
Pathways: 2 m-wide smooth asphalt routes to Angel underground & Canal towpath
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility study for 2×7 kW chargers in north corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
City Road Car Park (EC1V 1AJ): 4×7 kW units, 5 min walk
Regent’s Canal Dock CP (N1 7DZ): 2×22 kW rapid, 7 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 90 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 70 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 80 % | Evening diners & theatregoers |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 95 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 40 % | Leisure & canal walkers |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 19:00 for free evening parking before catching a show at the Almeida Theatre.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Underground Station | 3 min | Northern Line to Central London |
| Regent’s Canal Towpath | 2 min | Scenic waterside walks & cafés |
| Upper Street (High Street) | 5 min | Shops, restaurants & night-life |
| Bus Stop (Routes 30, 38, 73) | Adjacent | Frequent links across Islington & Camden |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Public Toilets: Angel Station (5 min walk)
ATM: Barclays (Upper Street, 4 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (Islington Green, 5 min)
Food & Drink
The Eagle (2 min): Historic pub & brunch
Café Regatta (3 min): Canal-side coffee & pastries
The Little Deli (4 min): Gourmet sandwiches & salads
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Road Car Park | 5 min | £1.00/hr; £8 day | 24 h | EV charging on site |
| Chapel Market CP | 6 min | £0.50/30 min; £5 day | 24 h | Covered MSCP & shorter rates |
| On-Street Zone C (Tottenham Rd) | Adjacent | £0.40/20 min; 2 h max | 2 h | Short-stay via app only |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00–20:00 Mon–Sat; after-hours CCTV enforcement
Overstay Penalty: £130 PCN (reduced to £65 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles liable for removal at owner’s expense
Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next due Oct 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Theatre Nights: Park after 18:00 for free stay, then stroll to Almeida or Sadler’s Wells puppet shows.
Blue Badge Holders: No need to seek marked bays—park free in any empty bay near entrance.
Weekend Leisure: Take advantage of free Sunday parking and explore Camden Passage antiques market.
Weather Alert: Northern bays puddle after heavy rain—choose bays closest to the exit gate.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Installation of EV charging bays pending council grant
2025 Q4: Digital pay-station pilot with multilingual interface
2026: Feasibility study for 20 additional bays under Islington Council’s parking strategy (ref: IBC/PLN/2024/710)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026
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