London CCZ Checker

Areas Just Outside the London Congestion Zone

Updated 1 March 2025

The Congestion Charge Zone boundary runs through central London. Many areas are surprisingly close to the zone but outside it — meaning you can drive there without paying. Here are the key areas just beyond the boundary.

South of the river

Vauxhall

Vauxhall sits just south of the CCZ boundary. The zone ends at Vauxhall Bridge Road. Driving to Vauxhall station or the Nine Elms area does not incur a charge — but crossing Vauxhall Bridge into Westminster does.

Elephant & Castle

The Elephant & Castle roundabout sits on or very close to the CCZ boundary. Much of the area south of the roundabout is outside the zone.

Bermondsey

Bermondsey is south of the Thames and outside the CCZ. London Bridge station sits on the boundary — if you’re heading to Bermondsey or Borough Market from the south, you generally do not cross into the zone.

Kennington

Kennington is south of the zone. Driving along Kennington Road southbound does not incur a charge.

North of the river

Islington (Angel)

Angel/Islington sits just north of the CCZ. The zone ends roughly at City Road. Driving to Upper Street or the Angel area does not require crossing the boundary.

Hackney / Shoreditch (parts)

Old Street roundabout marks the northern boundary. Much of Shoreditch north of Old Street is outside the zone.

West

Kensington

Most of Kensington is outside the zone. High Street Kensington, Notting Hill, and Holland Park are all outside the CCZ.

Paddington

Paddington station and the surrounding area are outside the CCZ. The boundary runs along Marylebone Road to the north — Paddington is south of the boundary but west of the zone.

East

Whitechapel

Whitechapel is largely outside the CCZ. The eastern boundary runs through Aldgate, so most of Whitechapel is outside.

Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf, Poplar, and the Docklands area are entirely outside the CCZ — several kilometres east of the zone.

Using the boundary as a free parking strategy

Some drivers park just outside the CCZ and walk or take public transport the remaining distance. Common areas used for this include:

  • Vauxhall / Nine Elms (then take the Underground or walk over the bridge)
  • Elephant & Castle (close to Southwark and Borough)
  • Angel (walk or take the 38 bus)
  • Paddington (take the District/Circle line to central stops)

Note: parking restrictions and charges still apply in all these areas — you must check local parking rules.