Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay Parking, Chelmsford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 64 of 67 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 45 of 67 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CM1 1GD
- Capacity
- 67 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Chelmsford City Council
- Blue badge bays
- 1
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Waterloo Lane
- Other car parks within 500m
- 10
Nearby landmarks: Former Swimming Baths (74m), Bond Street Chelmsford (114m), Riverside Ice and Leisure (129m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay
Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay is a surface car park in Chelmsford town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 67 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Chelmsford City Council.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. With 67 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 67 spaces, that is roughly 64 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 Chelmsford
Chelmsford has an extensive choice of parking with over 35 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. Should you find Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay full, Waterloo Lane 3 Short Stay (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay
Within a 500-metre walk there are 23 shops, 14 places to eat or drink and 8 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Former Swimming Baths, about 74 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 136 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 10 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 36 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 Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay have?
Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay in Chelmsford has 67 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay?
Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay is a paid car park.
When is Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay busiest?
Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 64 of 67 spaces in use.
When is Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay quietest?
The best time to find a space at Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 45 of 67 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay?
Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Chelmsford City Council.