
Convenient on-street parking in Ruislip town centre (HA4 8TW) – ideal for shops, cafés & station access. Easy Pay-and-Display with app payment.
🚗 Type: On-Street Pay & Display
🏛️ Jurisdiction: London Borough of Hillingdon
🕒 Open: 24/7 physical access; chargeable hours Mon–Sat 08:30–18:30 (Sundays free)
🌟 Rating: 4.2/5 (average of local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariff: £1.50 per hour (no maximum stay)
Payment: RingGo app (Zone ID: 63761) or on-street pay machines (card/contactless)
Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 3 hours (display badge & register via RingGo)
Permits: None available for on-street bays
Future Changes: Hillingdon Council consulting on evening free-parking pilot
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~25 marked on-street bays |
| Surface | Asphalt roadway with painted bay markings |
| Lighting | Standard street lamps |
| Security | Public CCTV in vicinity |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for vans; overnight not permitted) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Free for Blue Badge holders; bays unmarked but enforced
Nearest Adapted Parking: Ruislip Manor Station Car Park – designated bays, 5-min walk
Drop-Off Zone: Short-stay layby immediately outside High Street shops
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Tesco Express Eastcote (3 × 7 kW Pod Point; 1.2 mi / 5 min drive)
Morrisons Ruislip Manor (2 × 22 kW GeniePoint; 1.3 mi / 6 min drive)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Typical Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday 09:00–11:00 | ~75% | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekday 12:00–14:00 | ~55% | Lunch-time café visitors |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | ~85% | Weekend leisure & errands |
| Evenings after 18:30 | ~20% | Theatre & restaurant guests |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 09:00 on Saturdays to beat the turnover rush.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Ruislip High Street shops | On-street | Immediate access to retail & cafés |
| Ruislip Manor Station | 5 min | Metropolitan & Piccadilly line services |
| Grove Park Recreation Ground | 7 min | Green space & children’s play area |
| Ruislip Lido & Nature Reserve | 20 min | Lakeside walks & water sports |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Manor Farm Park (5 min walk)
ATM: NatWest (High Street, 2 min walk)
Pharmacy: Boots (High Street, 3 min walk)
Food & Drink:
The Greyhound Inn – gastropub fare
Patisserie Valerie – pastries & coffee
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruislip Manor Station Car Park | 0.3 mi / 5 min | £6/day | 24 h | Secure, CCTV, rail permit holders |
| Manor Farm Multi-Storey | 0.4 mi / 8 min | £1.20/hr; £5/day | 24 h | Covered, Blue Badge bays |
| Buckland Road (on-street) | 0.2 mi / 4 min | £1.50/hr | – | Additional on-street capacity |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Regular Civil Enforcement Officer rounds; Penalty Charge Notice £70 for non-payment or overstays
Overnight Parking: Prohibited—bays enforced until midnight
Surface Warning: Painted markings can be slippery when wet—drive with care
📌 Expert Tips
App Pre-Pay Hack: Set up RingGo auto top-up to speed up payment on arrival.
Sunday Savings: All on-street bays are free on Sundays—ideal for leisurely visits.
Station Swap: If high-demand, try Ruislip Manor Station Car Park for guaranteed spaces.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Hillingdon Council exploring real-time bay-availability via the RingGo app.
2026+: Potential trial of EV-only on-street bays under the borough’s green transport plan.