Police HQ Visitors' Car Park Parking, Bridgend
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Police HQ Visitors' Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 30 of 50 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Police HQ Visitors' Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 38 of 50 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CF31 3SU
- Capacity
- 50 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Nearest road
- Cowbridge Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 6
Nearby landmarks: Tesco Extra Petrol, Bridgend (110m), Hernston Retail Park (123m), Bridgend Retail Park (168m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Police HQ Visitors’ Car Park
Police HQ Visitors’ Car Park provides parking in Bridgend, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. With around 50 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Police HQ Visitors’ Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 50 spaces, that is roughly 30 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 20 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 Bridgend
With 9 car parks in Bridgend, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times.
What’s near Police HQ Visitors’ Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 7 shops and 2 places to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Tesco Extra Petrol, Bridgend (petrol station), about 110 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 261 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 6 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 88 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 Police HQ Visitors' Car Park have?
Police HQ Visitors' Car Park in Bridgend has 50 parking spaces.
When is Police HQ Visitors' Car Park busiest?
Police HQ Visitors' Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 30 of 50 spaces in use.
When is Police HQ Visitors' Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Police HQ Visitors' Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 38 of 50 spaces free.