Screwfix parking Parking, Colchester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CO1 2SL
- Capacity
- ~3 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
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 19 car parks in Colchester, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off.
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 tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Screwfix parking quietest?
The quietest period for Screwfix parking is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Screwfix parking?
Screwfix parking is a railway station car park with surface parking.