Bike parking on a street
If you ride a bike in Islington, you have a number of options of where and how to park it.
Estates
Read about bike parking on estates.
Sheffield stands
These are traditional tubular bike stands. These can be fitted on pavements.
To request a Sheffield stand facility on a pavement (public highways), please email CycleStands@islington.gov.uk. Availability is dependent on suitability and funding.
Bike hangars
A bike hangar is a secure bike storage unit you can use if you can't store your bike at home. We have over 400 bike hangars on public roads across Islington, providing more than 2,400 spaces.
We decide where new bike hangars are located based on demand. Before making decisions on installations, we launch consultations first and consider all resulting feedback.
Request a bike hangar space
You can request a space in a bike hangar near you.
You can only park one bike in a hangar. You also cannot share your space with another person.
Cargo bikes and some accessories such as child seats and front baskets may not fit. The dimensions of a bike hangar are 255cm long, 203cm high, and 132.5cm deep. If we offer you a space and your bike doesn't fit, you have 28 days to return the keys for a full refund.
Cost
It costs £107.25 a year.
There is a refundable key deposit of £27.75.
How we allocate hangar spaces
Bike hangar spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis depending on how close you live to the hangar.
We also consider whether you have access to secure internal space or a back garden, and if you need to use stairs.
If your closest hangar is full, we will add you to the waiting list until a space becomes available. You can also tell us about other locations you would consider.
How to request a space
Read the terms and conditions then request a space using the online form.
If we offer you a space
If we offer you a space, we will:
- let you know by email and ask you to make payment
- aim to send the key within five working days of receiving your payment. It can take up to 15 business days to arrive. Subscription start dates are assigned at least a day after confirmation of delivery.
Your bike is parked in bike hangars at your own risk. Advice on securing your bike is in our terms and conditions.
Passing your keys on to another resident is not permitted.
Any misuse of the space will mean we cancel your subscription and ban you from using the service.
If you lose your key
If you lose your key, email CycleParking@islington.gov.uk as soon as possible.
Replacement keys cost £27.75 and must be paid for in advance. New keys take a minimum of three working days to be processed and posted to you.
You can't use your original key deposit to cover the cost of your replacement key.
Cancelling your bike hangar space
If you decide no longer need your bike hangar space, please contact CycleParking@islington.gov.uk with your request to cancel.
Subscriptions are annual and non-refundable. Key deposits will be refunded within 28 days of cancellation once we have received your key.
Contact us
If you have any questions, email CycleParking@islington.gov.uk.