East Car Park Parking, Basingstoke
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
East Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 153 of ~268 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at East Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 204 of ~268 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- RG24 8FY
- Capacity
- ~268 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Nearest road
- Reading Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: Jetts (87m), Tesco (121m), McDonald's (136m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 48 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 35 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About East Car Park
East Car Park offers general parking in Basingstoke for visitors and locals. There are around 268 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This car park offers free parking.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. With 268 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
East Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 268 spaces, that is roughly 147 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 121 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 Basingstoke
Basingstoke has a good range of parking with 29 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is West Car Park, about 200m from here. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near East Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 5 shops, 1 place to eat or drink and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Jetts, about 87 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 210 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 205 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 East Car Park have?
East Car Park in Basingstoke has approximately 268 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at East Car Park?
Parking at East Car Park is free of charge.
When is East Car Park busiest?
East Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 153 of ~268 spaces in use.
When is East Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at East Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 204 of ~268 spaces free.
What kind of car park is East Car Park?
East Car Park is a car park with surface parking.