Townfield Street Long Stay Parking, Chelmsford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Townfield Street Long Stay is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 590 of 729 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Townfield Street Long Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 627 of 729 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CM1 1QJ
- Capacity
- 729 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Chelmsford City Council
- Blue badge bays
- 5
- Nearest road
- Townfield Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 8
Nearby landmarks: Chelmsford (88m), The Original Plough (94m), Cunard Square (125m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 52 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 19 | 52 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 71 | 62 | 33 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Townfield Street Long Stay
Situated near Chelmsford station, Townfield Street Long Stay serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. This is a major parking facility with approximately 729 spaces, one of the largest in the area. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. There is a charge for parking. Chelmsford City Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Commuter demand drives the patterns here. Monday to Friday, expect the car park to be busy from around 7am as people catch morning trains. By mid-morning most spaces are taken for the day. If you’re travelling at the weekend, parking is much easier to find. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Townfield Street Long Stay is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 729 spaces, that is roughly 583 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 146 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Chelmsford
With more than 35 car parks in Chelmsford, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. Should you find Townfield Street Long Stay full, Mill Yard (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Townfield Street Long Stay
Within a 500-metre walk there are 10 shops, 7 places to eat or drink and 6 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Chelmsford, about 88 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 205 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 8 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 85 metres away. Building data puts the structure here at about 11.0 metres, which is around 3 decks — roughly 243 spaces per deck.
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 Townfield Street Long Stay have?
Townfield Street Long Stay in Chelmsford has 729 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Townfield Street Long Stay?
Townfield Street Long Stay is a paid car park.
When is Townfield Street Long Stay busiest?
Townfield Street Long Stay is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 590 of 729 spaces in use.
When is Townfield Street Long Stay quietest?
The best time to find a space at Townfield Street Long Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 627 of 729 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Townfield Street Long Stay?
Townfield Street Long Stay is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Chelmsford City Council.