London Padel Court Map
- saulwesty
- Mar 18
- 7 min read
Since Covid, life in London has largely returned to normal. However, there are a few things that are different.
The most obvious shift is the emergence of remote working. Another one is the widespread use of AI. And unlike before the pandemic, more and more people are playing Padel.
Demand for Padel, the racket sport mixing squash and tennis, has surged over the last five years. According to the Sun, the number of UK Padel courts has increased by 1,200% since 2019, rising from just 40 to over 500. Despite this growth, the supply of courts has not been able to keep up with Londoners' appetite to play.
There are 46 public Padel facilities in London, with another five scheduled to open this year. Padel clubs are certainly taking advantage of the high public interest, as some centres' prices start at a staggering £80 an hour.
However, not every club is so costly. DOSE has compiled a full map of the capital's Padel facilities to enable Londoners to find out where they can play and how much for. The data highlights courts starting from just £20 an hour, and even a Zone 2 location where it is possible to play for £24 an hour.
What is Padel and how did it become so popular in London?
Padel Tennis originated from a game played on British cruises during the 1800s. The first recognised courts were built in Mexico in the 1960s, and the sport spread to Spain in the 1970s. This coincided with the large increase of British Tourism to Southern Spain, and it is likely from this that British interest piqued.
Padel is similar to Tennis, however courts are smaller and are walled in, making the game less physically demanding. Rackets are stringless and serves are underarm. It is also most commonly played in doubles.
These factors allow players to pick up the game faster and make it an ideal social entertainment activity for young professionals in London.
Although Padel was already becoming more prevalent, its popularity was boosted by Covid. Being a non-contact sport, it was an activity people were allowed to do when other things were shut.
Beyond this, as people turned to Tiktok and other social media apps during the lockdown, awareness of Padel became more widespread, encouraging more Londoners to give it a try.
Where are the cheapest places to play Padel in London?
London’s cheapest Padel facilities come from Playtime Padel Clubs in Kingston and Tolworth, where prices start at just £20 an hour (£5 per person when playing doubles).
The nearest centres to Central London with Padel courts that can be booked for less than £30 an hour are Padel Pod in Highgate and Battersea Sports Centre where off-peak courts start at £24 an hour.
North London
In North London, there are fewer cheap locations, but PDL Bushey’s prices start at £26 an hour and Dyrham Park Country Club's off-peak courts start at just £30.
South London
In South and South-East London, facilities in Bromley, Greenwich and Crystal Palace all have courts that can be booked from as low as £22.
West London
Finally in West London, Bloom Heathrow and Parkside Padel Club in Southall can both be booked for £24.
For those who play Padel more frequently, multiple London clubs offer monthly or annual memberships, which give discounts on court bookings. This can save money in the long run, and are also good value as they include other benefits such as priority booking, money off equipment and access to other facilities.
Why is Padel so expensive in London?
Padel's accessibility to Londoners is limited by its price. DOSE's research found that on average, off-peak courts in London started at £38 an hour and peak time courts started at £46, with some charging up to £80.
The lack of supply of courts is a major reason why Padel is expensive to play in London. With approximately one Padel facility per 200,000 Londoners compared to one tennis facility per 15,000*, the lack of court availability keeps demand constantly high, allowing clubs to keep prices steep.
Although Padel court providers are hastily trying to take advantage of this, it can take a long time to build a court. Even once clubs have the investment, getting planning permission from the council can slow down the process. And even after this, some clubs have faced opposition from local residents, who worry about noise and congestion that courts would bring.
Like everything in London, high prices are another factor. Being the fifth most expensive city in the world in terms of land prices, initial investments for Padel courts can be steep.
A final fundamental reason Padel in London is expensive is that facilities know people will pay for it. Many of London's professionals have the income to fork out the significant fees that Padel courts can cost. As such, centres will make their facilities a premium offering, with social areas, cafes and workspaces to justify the price as a social club rather than just for the court itself.
How many Padel facilities are there in London?
As of March 2025, there are 46 Padel facilities in London. However, 12 of them require membership, either for the club itself or the larger facility, such as a gym. Fitness providers like David Lloyd have taken advantage of this growing demand, by building courts to enhance the appeal of their gym memberships.
There are 34 courts which can be booked on a pay-as-you-play basis. As seen from DOSE's Map, South-West London has a high provision of courts. Wandsworth has five, which is more than any other borough.
East London has fewer facilities, with only the more regenerated working centres like Canary Wharf and Stratford having courts.
Are more Padel centres opening up in London?
Five Padel centres have announced that they are opening in 2025. Rocket Padel are planning to double their London clubs from 2 to 4. Padel Social Club have announced a new location in Wandsworth. Beyond this, sports and tennis centres in Hampstead and Willesden are also adding Padel courts to their facilities.
Additionally, we would expect to see other Padel companies race to add locations in the country’s capital. Padel United’s 2024 press release expressed their intent to work with councils and land owners to repurpose existing sports facilities or car parks into profitable Padel Courts.
Full list of London's Padel courts
Below we have a full list of London’s Padel courts and what they charge:
*Population of London = 8.9 million (London Datastore)
Number of London Tennis Facilities = 550 (LTA)
Number of London Padel Courts = 46
