Cherrydown Car Park (Car Park 12) Parking, Basildon
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Cherrydown Car Park (Car Park 12) is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 215 of ~275 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Cherrydown Car Park (Car Park 12) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 239 of ~275 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SS16 5BD
- Capacity
- ~275 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Basildon Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 59 | 32 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Cherrydown Car Park (Car Park 12)
Rail users heading to and from Basildon station will find Cherrydown Car Park (Car Park 12) conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. With approximately 275 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. It is operated by Basildon Council.
When to Visit
This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Cherrydown Car Park (Car Park 12) is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 275 spaces, that is roughly 220 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 55 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Basildon
There are 8 car parks across Basildon, so you have options if your first choice is full. Should you find Cherrydown Car Park (Car Park 12) full, Basildon Station Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Cherrydown Car Park (Car Park 12) have?
Cherrydown Car Park (Car Park 12) in Basildon has approximately 275 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Cherrydown Car Park (Car Park 12) busiest?
Cherrydown Car Park (Car Park 12) is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 215 of ~275 spaces in use.
When is Cherrydown Car Park (Car Park 12) quietest?
The best time to find a space at Cherrydown Car Park (Car Park 12) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 239 of ~275 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Cherrydown Car Park (Car Park 12)?
Cherrydown Car Park (Car Park 12) is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Basildon Council.