Highfield Road Car Park (South) Parking, Dartford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DA1 2JU
- Capacity
- ~88 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Dartford Borough Council
Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:30
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Highfield Road Car Park (South)
Highfield Road Car Park (South) is a surface car park in Dartford, available for general parking. With around 88 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Dartford Borough Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Highfield Road Car Park (South) is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 88 spaces, that is roughly 53 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 35 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 Dartford
With 13 car parks in Dartford, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find Highfield Road Car Park (South) full, Highfield Road Car Park (Spring Vale) (around 500m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Highfield Road Car Park (South) have?
Highfield Road Car Park (South) in Dartford has approximately 88 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Highfield Road Car Park (South) busiest?
Highfield Road Car Park (South) tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Highfield Road Car Park (South) quietest?
The quietest period for Highfield Road Car Park (South) is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Highfield Road Car Park (South)?
Highfield Road Car Park (South) is a car park with surface parking, operated by Dartford Borough Council.