Screwfix parking Parking, Colchester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Screwfix parking is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 2 of ~3 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Screwfix parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 12% full — roughly 3 of ~3 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CO1 2SL
- Capacity
- ~3 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Nearest road
- Davey Close
Nearby landmarks: Screwfix (20m), Adrenalyze Leisure (29m), Oyster Park (61m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 42 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 29 | 13 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Screwfix parking
Situated near Colchester station, Screwfix parking serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. At roughly 3 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level.
When to Visit
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. With only 3 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
Screwfix parking is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 3 spaces, that is roughly 2 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 1 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 Colchester
With 18 car parks in Colchester, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off.
What’s near Screwfix parking
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Screwfix, about 20 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 Screwfix parking have?
Screwfix parking in Colchester has approximately 3 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Screwfix parking busiest?
Screwfix parking is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 2 of ~3 spaces in use.
When is Screwfix parking quietest?
The best time to find a space at Screwfix parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 12% full — roughly 3 of ~3 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Screwfix parking?
Screwfix parking is a railway station car park with surface parking.