Southgate Parking, Bradford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Southgate is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 146 of ~168 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Southgate is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 118 of ~168 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BD1 2NJ
- Capacity
- ~168 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- National Car Parks
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 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 55 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 27 | 55 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Southgate
Southgate sits in Bradford town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. There are around 168 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. Parking here is paid. National Car Parks operates this car park.
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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Southgate is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 168 spaces, that is roughly 143 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 25 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 Bradford
Bradford has 10 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Southgate is busy. If Southgate is full, Car Park (way/576871289) is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Southgate have?
Southgate in Bradford has approximately 168 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Southgate?
Southgate is a paid car park.
When is Southgate busiest?
Southgate is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 146 of ~168 spaces in use.
When is Southgate quietest?
The best time to find a space at Southgate is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 118 of ~168 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Southgate?
Southgate is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.