Canals
Berths available
Brentford Island
Brentford, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
£8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Liveaboard moorings near Hounslow
Moorings where the site says you can live on board, outright or by arrangement. Residential moorings often need planning consent and pay council tax; we show the terms as each site states them.
4 sites · 2 with space now · typical £8,581 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£8,183–£8,979 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites: 3 on canals and 1 on an estuary.
- 2 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Brentford Island and Engineers Wharf Residential L1.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £8,183 a year (Brentford Island) to £8,979 a year (Engineers Wharf Residential L1); the middle of 2 is £8,581 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.4m (70ft) at Engineers Wharf Residential L1.
- Of the 4, 4 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (2).
- Closest to Hounslow: Brentford Island, 3.9km north-east of the centre. All 4 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Engineers Wharf Residential L1
Northolt, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
£8,979 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Full
Chiswick Quay Marina
London, Greater London · River Thames
Prices not published
Canals
Willowtree Marina
Hayes, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Liveaboard | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford Island | 3.9km north-east | £8,183 | Liveaboard by arrangement | Berths available |
| Engineers Wharf Residential L1 | 6.8km north | £8,979 | Residential moorings with planning consent | Berths available |
| Chiswick Quay Marina | 6.3km east | – | Liveaboards allowed | Full |
| Willowtree Marina | 6km north | On request | Residential moorings with planning consent | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
How much does a mooring for a 57ft narrowboat cost near Hounslow?
Across the 2 liveaboard moorings here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £8,183 a year at Brentford Island to £8,979 a year at Engineers Wharf Residential L1. The middle figure is £8,581 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest liveaboard moorings near Hounslow?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Brentford Island is cheapest at £8,183 a year.
Which liveaboard moorings near Hounslow have space now?
2 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Brentford Island and Engineers Wharf Residential L1. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest liveaboard mooring to Hounslow?
Brentford Island, 3.9km north-east of the centre of Hounslow, on the Grand Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at liveaboard moorings near Hounslow?
All 4 say you can: Brentford Island (liveaboard by arrangement), Engineers Wharf Residential L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Chiswick Quay Marina (liveaboards allowed) and Willowtree Marina (residential moorings with planning consent). Living aboard can need planning consent and council tax; ask each site about its terms.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 3 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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