Canals
Berths available
Engineers Wharf Residential L1
Northolt, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
£8,979 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Pontoon berths near Northolt
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
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, all on canals.
- 2 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Engineers Wharf Residential L1 and Brentford Island.
- 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, 3 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out and 1 diesel.
- 2 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (3).
- Closest to Northolt: Engineers Wharf Residential L1, 2km south of the centre. All 4 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Brentford Island
Brentford, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
£8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Full
Willow Wren Wharf
Hayes, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Denham Marina
Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers Wharf Residential L1 | 2km south | £8,979 | pontoon berths, quay and harbour wall berths | Berths available |
| Brentford Island | 8km south-east | £8,183 | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Willow Wren Wharf | 5.8km south-west | – | pontoon berths | Full |
| Denham Marina | 7.9km west | – | pontoon berths | 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 Northolt?
Across the 2 pontoon berths 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 pontoon berths near Northolt?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Brentford Island is cheapest at £8,183 a year.
Which pontoon berths near Northolt have space now?
2 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Engineers Wharf Residential L1 and Brentford Island. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Northolt?
Engineers Wharf Residential L1, 2km south of the centre of Northolt, on the Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm).
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Northolt?
2 of the 4 say you can: Engineers Wharf Residential L1 (residential moorings with planning consent) and Brentford Island (liveaboard by arrangement). 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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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