Albert Road Short Stay Parking, Consett
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DH8 5QU
- Capacity
- ~166 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Durham County Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Albert Road Short Stay
Positioned within walking distance of Consett’s main streets, Albert Road Short Stay caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At roughly 166 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. It is operated by Durham County 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 166 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Albert Road Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 166 spaces, that is roughly 141 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 25 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 Consett
With only 3 car parks in Consett, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Albert Road Short Stay have?
Albert Road Short Stay in Consett has approximately 166 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Albert Road Short Stay busiest?
Albert Road Short Stay tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Albert Road Short Stay quietest?
The quietest period for Albert Road Short Stay is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Albert Road Short Stay?
Albert Road Short Stay is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Durham County Council.