Waterhouse Lane Long Stay Parking, Chelmsford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Waterhouse Lane Long Stay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 53 of ~86 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Waterhouse Lane Long Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 64 of ~86 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CM1 2RL
- Capacity
- ~86 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Chelmsford City 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 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 48 | 52 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 52 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 38 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Waterhouse Lane Long Stay
Located in Chelmsford, Waterhouse Lane Long Stay is a surface car park open to the public. It provides roughly 86 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Chelmsford City Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Waterhouse Lane Long Stay is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 86 spaces, that is roughly 52 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 34 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 Chelmsford
Chelmsford offers over 35 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. Should you find Waterhouse Lane Long Stay full, Coval Lane Long Stay (about 250m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Waterhouse Lane Long Stay have?
Waterhouse Lane Long Stay in Chelmsford has approximately 86 parking spaces.
When is Waterhouse Lane Long Stay busiest?
Waterhouse Lane Long Stay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 53 of ~86 spaces in use.
When is Waterhouse Lane Long Stay quietest?
The best time to find a space at Waterhouse Lane Long Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 64 of ~86 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Waterhouse Lane Long Stay?
Waterhouse Lane Long Stay is a car park with surface parking, operated by Chelmsford City Council.