
Convenient on-street parking on Uxbridge High Street (UB8 1JZ) – perfect for shopping, dining & station connections. Easy PayByPhone payment and Blue Badge privileges.
🚗 Type: On-Street Pay & Display
🏛️ Jurisdiction: London Borough of Hillingdon
🕒 Open: 24/7 access; chargeable hours Mon–Sat 08:30–18:30 (Sundays & bank holidays free)
🌟 Rating: 4.2/5 (user reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariff: £1.50 per hour (no maximum stay)
Payment: PayByPhone app (Zone ID: 63754) or pay machines (card/contactless)
Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 3 hours (display badge & register via PayByPhone)
Permits: No resident or business permits for these bays
Future Changes: Council consulting on evening free-parking pilot
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~40 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac street with painted bays |
| Lighting | Standard lamp columns |
| Security | CCTV coverage in High Street area |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for cars & vans) |
♿ Accessibility
Blue Badge: Use any bay free up to 3 h (register via app)
Designated Bays: None physically marked—badge holders park free in any bay
Drop-Off Zone: Short-stay layby outside the Vine Street entrance
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None in on-street bays
Nearest Chargers:
Tesco Express Uxbridge (33-39 High St) – 2×7 kW Pod Point units (store hours)
BP Pulse at Uxbridge Station Car Park – 4×50 kW rapid chargers (5 min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday 09:00–11:00 | ~75% | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekday 12:00–14:00 | ~60% | Lunch-time café visitors |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | ~85% | Weekend shoppers |
| Evenings after 18:30 | ~25% | Theatre & restaurant guests |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 14:00 Mon–Fri for easier bays; Sundays free all day.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge Station | 3 min | Metropolitan & Piccadilly lines |
| The Pavilions Shopping Centre | 5 min | 60+ stores, cafés & toilets |
| Vine Street & Belmont Road | 2 min | Boutique shops & independent cafés |
| Uxbridge College & Library | 4 min | Public toilets & study facilities |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Public Toilets: Pavilions (Level 0 & 1)
ATM: Barclays (High Street)
Pharmacy: Boots (Pavilions Level 1)
Food & Drink:
Costa Coffee (High St)
Zizzi (Belmont Rd)
The Lucknam (gastropub, 3 min walk)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Road Multi-Storey (NCP) | 0.1 mi | £2.00/hr; £8/day | 24 h | Covered, CCTV, EV charging bays |
| Pavilions Centre Car Park | 0.2 mi | £1.80/hr; £6/day | 24 h | Direct shopping access |
| Uxbridge Station Surface Car Park | 0.3 mi | £7/day off-peak | 24 h | Rapid rail permit holders |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Regular patrols; Penalty Charge Notice £70 for non-payment or overstay
Overnight Parking: Free outside tariff hours but park at own risk—no overnight security
Surface Warning: Painted bays can become slippery when wet—drive and walk carefully
📌 Expert Tips
App Pre-Pay Hack: Top up PayByPhone account before arrival to speed entry.
Sunday Stroll: Bays free Sundays—perfect for a leisurely riverside walk along the Colne.
Blue Badge Ease: No need to hunt for marked bays—badge holders enjoy free parking anywhere in the zone.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Council piloting real-time sensor displays on the RingGo app.
2026+: Feasibility study for converting select bays to EV-only charging spaces.