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 Southall
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
6 sites · 2 with space now · typical £8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£6,392–£8,979 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 6 sites: 4 on canals and 2 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 2 of the 6 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 £6,392 a year (Brentford Dock Marina) to £8,979 a year (Engineers Wharf Residential L1); the middle of 3 is £8,183 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 21.4m (70ft) at Engineers Wharf Residential L1.
- Of the 6, 4 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 3 of the 6 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (3).
- Closest to Southall: Engineers Wharf Residential L1, 2km north of the centre. All 6 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
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Brentford Dock Marina
Brentford, Greater London · River Thames
£3,680 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Kew Marine
Kew, Greater London · River Thames
Prices not published
Canals
Packet Boat Waterside & Marina
Uxbridge, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers Wharf Residential L1 | 2km north | £8,979 | pontoon berths, quay and harbour wall berths | Berths available |
| Brentford Island | 5.4km south-east | £8,183 | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Willow Wren Wharf | 2.4km south-west | – | pontoon berths | Full |
| Brentford Dock Marina | 5.9km south-east | £6,392 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Kew Marine | 6.7km south-east | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Packet Boat Waterside & Marina | 7.5km west | On request | 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 Southall?
Across the 3 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £6,392 a year at Brentford Dock Marina to £8,979 a year at Engineers Wharf Residential L1. The middle figure is £8,183 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Southall?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Brentford Dock Marina is cheapest at £6,392 a year.
Which pontoon berths near Southall have space now?
2 of the 6 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 Southall?
Engineers Wharf Residential L1, 2km north of the centre of Southall, on the Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm).
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Southall?
3 of the 6 say you can: Engineers Wharf Residential L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Brentford Island (liveaboard by arrangement) and Packet Boat Waterside & 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, 4 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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