Napier Road (South) Parking, Colchester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CO2 7GA
- Capacity
- ~35 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Colchester Borough 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 | 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 Napier Road (South)
Napier Road (South) is a surface car park in Colchester, available for general parking. It provides roughly 35 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Colchester Borough Council.
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
Napier Road (South) is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 35 spaces, that is roughly 21 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 14 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 Colchester
Colchester has a good range of parking with 19 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Napier Road (South) full, Napier Road (North) (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 Napier Road (South) have?
Napier Road (South) in Colchester has approximately 35 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Napier Road (South)?
Napier Road (South) is a paid car park.
When is Napier Road (South) busiest?
Napier Road (South) tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Napier Road (South) quietest?
The quietest period for Napier Road (South) is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Napier Road (South)?
Napier Road (South) is a car park with surface parking, operated by Colchester Borough Council.