Water Street Parking Parking, Ashton-under-Lyne
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Water Street Parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 79% full — roughly 49 of 62 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Water Street Parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 48 of 62 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- OL6 7AW
- Capacity
- 62 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Katherine Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: Ashton Leisure Pool (38m), BK Executive (107m), Tameside Hippodrome (108m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 12 | 25 | 46 | 58 | 66 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 50 | 37 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 25 | 50 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 75 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Water Street Parking
Positioned within walking distance of Ashton-under-Lyne’s main streets, Water Street Parking caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 62 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Water Street Parking is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 62 spaces, that is roughly 50 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 12 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Ashton-under-Lyne
Water Street Parking is one of just 2 car parks in Ashton-under-Lyne, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. Should you find Water Street Parking full, IKEA Click and Collect Parking (around 400m away) is the closest option.
What’s near Water Street Parking
Within a 500-metre walk there are 10 shops, 3 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Ashton Leisure Pool (swimming pool), about 38 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 55 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 335 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Water Street Parking have?
Water Street Parking in Ashton-under-Lyne has 62 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Water Street Parking?
Water Street Parking is a paid car park.
When is Water Street Parking busiest?
Water Street Parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 79% full — roughly 49 of 62 spaces in use.
When is Water Street Parking quietest?
The best time to find a space at Water Street Parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 48 of 62 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Water Street Parking?
Water Street Parking is a town centre car park with surface parking.