West End Short Stay Parking, Chelmsford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CM1 1SY
- Capacity
- ~45 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- 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 | 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 West End Short Stay
Situated near Chelmsford station, West End Short Stay serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. It provides roughly 45 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Chelmsford City Council.
When to Visit
This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. With 45 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
West End Short Stay is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 45 spaces, that is roughly 36 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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 West End Short Stay full, West End Business (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does West End Short Stay have?
West End Short Stay in Chelmsford has approximately 45 parking spaces.
Is parking free at West End Short Stay?
West End Short Stay is a paid car park.
When is West End Short Stay busiest?
West End Short Stay tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is West End Short Stay quietest?
The quietest period for West End Short Stay is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is West End Short Stay?
West End Short Stay is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Chelmsford City Council.