Whitgift Car Park Parking, Croydon
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Whitgift Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 356 of ~457 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Whitgift Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 398 of ~457 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CR9 1SN
- Capacity
- ~457 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Operator
- National Car Parks
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 59 | 32 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Whitgift Car Park
Situated near Croydon station, Whitgift Car Park serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. With around 457 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. National Car Parks operates this car park.
When to Visit
Commuter demand drives the patterns here. Monday to Friday, expect the car park to be busy from around 7am as people catch morning trains. By mid-morning most spaces are taken for the day. If you’re travelling at the weekend, parking is much easier to find. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Whitgift Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 457 spaces, that is roughly 366 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 91 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 Croydon
Croydon has a good range of parking with 16 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Whitgift Car Park is full, Allders is about 250m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Whitgift Car Park have?
Whitgift Car Park in Croydon has approximately 457 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Whitgift Car Park busiest?
Whitgift Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 356 of ~457 spaces in use.
When is Whitgift Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Whitgift Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 398 of ~457 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Whitgift Car Park?
Whitgift Car Park is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.