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What postcodes are in the congestion charge zone?

What postcodes are in the congestion charge zone?

The congestion zone covers the following postcode area: EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, SE1, SW1, W1, WC1 and WC2.

Where does the congestion zone start?

The Congestion Charge Zone covers most of central London including the City of Westminster, the City of London and parts of the London Boroughs of Camden, Lambeth and Southwark.

Where is the new congestion zone?

On 25 October 2021, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expanded from central London up to (but not including) the North Circular and South Circular roads. The new zone is 18 times the size of the central London zone and now covers 3.8 million people.

How do I make Google Maps avoid congestion zone?

Below the ‘Destinations’ section on Google Maps, you should find an ‘Options’ hyperlink. Click on that and one of the options which comes up is ‘Avoid’. Tick the box next to ‘Tolls’ and your route should refresh, giving you a route which circumnavigates the Congestion Zone.

Is borough in congestion zone?

At its northernmost point it covers Euston, St Pancras and in south London it includes Lambeth, Waterloo, Newington, Southwark and Borough. The map below gives an overview of where the Congestion Charge applies.

How can I avoid the Congestion Charge zone?

How do I avoid the congestion charge?

  1. Download an app.
  2. Check routes before you set off.
  3. Visit the city at a certain time.
  4. Keep your eyes on the road.
  5. Park outside the zone.
  6. Travel together.
  7. Pay your congestion charge.
  8. All information correct as of 19th November 2021.

Where is the Congestion Charge zone 2021?

The ULEZ initially covered the same central area as London’s Congestion Charge zone but has now been expanded to cover all parts of the city within the North and South Circular roads. It takes in all parts of the city from Haringey in the north and Southwark in the south to Newham in the east and Ealing in the west.

How can I check if I entered congestion zone?

If you’ve driven into the Congestion Charging zone there’s no way to find out if your vehicle’s number plate was recorded or not, other than wait to see if you get a letter or fine through the post.

Is the Congestion Charge zone expanding?

The ULEZ runs alongside the Congestion Charge zone, which is in central London and costs £15 a day. This zone is not being expanded.

Is the Royal Albert Hall in the congestion charge zone?

The Royal Albert Hall is outside the London Congestion Charge area. Find out which areas are within the zone on tfl.gov.uk.

How can I avoid the congestion charge zone?

What areas are in the congestion zone?

The Congestion Charge applies between 7am and 10pm, seven days a week, except Christmas Day. The Congestion Charge costs £15 if you pay in advance or on the same day….London’s congestion charge zone currently covers the following areas:

  • St. James’s.
  • St. Pancras.
  • Euston.
  • Barbican.
  • Waterloo.
  • Borough.
  • City of London.
  • Clerkenwell.

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Ruth Doyle