Southern Road Car Park Parking, Basingstoke
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Southern Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 72 of ~76 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Southern Road Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 51 of ~76 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- RG21 3EA
- Capacity
- ~76 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Southern Road Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Basingstoke’s main streets, Southern Road Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. It provides roughly 76 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Southern Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 76 spaces, that is roughly 72 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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
With 30 car parks in Basingstoke, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The nearest alternative is Castons Car Park, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Southern Road Car Park have?
Southern Road Car Park in Basingstoke has approximately 76 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Southern Road Car Park?
Southern Road Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Southern Road Car Park busiest?
Southern Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 72 of ~76 spaces in use.
When is Southern Road Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Southern Road Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 51 of ~76 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Southern Road Car Park?
Southern Road Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.