Ikea Parking, Croydon — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Ikea have?"

"Ikea in Croydon has approximately 1182 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is Ikea busiest?"

"Ikea is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 638 of ~1182 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Ikea quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Ikea is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 910 of ~1182 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Ikea?"

"Ikea is a car park, operated by Ikea."

1182 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Ikea is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 638 of ~1182 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Ikea is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 910 of ~1182 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: CR0 4UZ
Capacity: ~1182 spaces (estimated)
Type: Generic
Operator: Ikea

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Ikea, Croydon.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Ikea

Ikea offers general parking in Croydon for visitors and locals. At approximately 1182 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. The car park is managed by Ikea.

When to Visit

Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Busyness in detail

Ikea is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 1182 spaces, that is roughly 650 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 532 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 Croydon

There are 16 car parks across Croydon, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Ikea have?

Ikea in Croydon has approximately 1182 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Ikea busiest?

Ikea is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 638 of ~1182 spaces in use.

When is Ikea quietest?

The best time to find a space at Ikea is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 910 of ~1182 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Ikea?

Ikea is a car park, operated by Ikea.

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0