Wandle Road Parking, Croydon — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Wandle Road have?"

"Wandle Road in Croydon has approximately 541 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Wandle Road?"

"Wandle Road is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Wandle Road busiest?"

"Wandle Road tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Wandle Road quietest?"

"The quietest period for Wandle Road is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Wandle Road?"

"Wandle Road is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks."

541 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: CR0 1BW
Capacity: ~541 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: National Car Parks

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Wandle Road, Croydon.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

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

About Wandle Road

Wandle Road sits in Croydon town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. At approximately 541 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by National Car Parks.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. 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

Wandle Road is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 541 spaces, that is roughly 487 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 54 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. Surrey Street is the nearest alternative at about 200m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Wandle Road have?

Wandle Road in Croydon has approximately 541 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Wandle Road?

Wandle Road is a paid car park.

When is Wandle Road busiest?

Wandle Road tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Wandle Road quietest?

The quietest period for Wandle Road is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Wandle Road?

Wandle Road is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.

Nearby Car Parks

Surrey Street 246m away Allders 554m away Centrale 578m away Factory Lane Car Park 781m away Whitgift Car Park 792m away

More car parks in Croydon

Derby Car Parking Heathfield Car Park ~46 spaces Ikea ~1182 spaces Lidl ~75 spaces Lidl ~213 spaces Morrisons Parking ~543 spaces Ruskin Square ~247 spaces Sanderstead Station Parking ~61 spaces

See all 16 car parks in Croydon →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0