James Street Lower Parking, Blaenavon
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- NP4 9JP
- Capacity
- ~20 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Torfaen County 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 | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About James Street Lower
James Street Lower sits in Blaenavon town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With space for around 20 vehicles, it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is no charge for parking here. The car park is managed by Torfaen County Borough Council.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
James Street Lower is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 20 spaces, that is roughly 17 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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 Blaenavon
With 6 car parks in Blaenavon, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find James Street Lower full, James Street Upper (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does James Street Lower have?
James Street Lower in Blaenavon has approximately 20 parking spaces.
Is parking free at James Street Lower?
Parking at James Street Lower is free of charge.
When is James Street Lower busiest?
James Street Lower tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is James Street Lower quietest?
The quietest period for James Street Lower is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is James Street Lower?
James Street Lower is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Torfaen County Borough Council.