Canals
Berths available
Engineers Wharf Residential L1
Northolt, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm)
£8,979 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Liveaboard moorings near Wembley
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.
7 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
- 7 sites, all on canals.
- 2 of the 7 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 7, 7 have electric hook-up, 5 a pump-out, 2 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (5).
- Closest to Wembley: Atlip Road L1, 1.6km south of the centre. All 7 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Brentford Island
Brentford, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
£8,183 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Full
Atlip Road L1
Alperton, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Kensal Green L1
Kensal Green, Greater London · Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch)
Prices on request
Canals
Full
Blomfield Road (Residential)
Paddington, Greater London · Grand Union Canal
Prices not published
Canals
High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard)
Northolt, Greater London · Paddington Arm
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers Wharf Residential L1 | 6.2km south-west | £8,979 | Residential moorings with planning consent | Berths available |
| Brentford Island | 7.7km south | £8,183 | Liveaboard by arrangement | Berths available |
| Atlip Road L1 | 1.6km south | – | Residential moorings with planning consent | Full |
| Kensal Green L1 | 6.1km south-east | On request | Liveaboards allowed | Full |
| Blomfield Road (Residential) | 8.3km south-east | – | Liveaboards allowed | Full |
| High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard) | 4.9km west | – | Liveaboards allowed | Not reported |
| Willowtree Marina | 6.9km south-west | 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 Wembley?
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 Wembley?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Brentford Island is cheapest at £8,183 a year.
Which liveaboard moorings near Wembley have space now?
2 of the 7 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 liveaboard mooring to Wembley?
Atlip Road L1, 1.6km south of the centre of Wembley, on the Grand Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at liveaboard moorings near Wembley?
All 7 say you can: Engineers Wharf Residential L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Brentford Island (liveaboard by arrangement), Atlip Road L1 (residential moorings with planning consent), Kensal Green L1 (liveaboards allowed), Blomfield Road (Residential) (liveaboards allowed), High Line Yachting Ltd (Northolt Boatyard) (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, 7 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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