Penny Street Car Park Parking, Blackburn
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Penny Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 102 of ~112 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Penny Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 77 of ~112 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BB1 6HL
- Capacity
- ~112 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Penny Street Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Blackburn’s main streets, Penny Street Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. There are around 112 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Penny Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 112 spaces, that is roughly 101 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 11 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 Blackburn
There are 12 car parks across Blackburn, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is Brown Street 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 Penny Street Car Park have?
Penny Street Car Park in Blackburn has approximately 112 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Penny Street Car Park?
Penny Street Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Penny Street Car Park busiest?
Penny Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 102 of ~112 spaces in use.
When is Penny Street Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Penny Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 77 of ~112 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Penny Street Car Park?
Penny Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.