Vicar Street Car Park Parking, Dudley
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Vicar Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 56% full — roughly 12 of ~21 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Vicar Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 20% full — roughly 17 of ~21 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DY2 8RG
- Capacity
- ~21 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Dudley MBC
- Nearest road
- Vicar Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 3
Nearby landmarks: Prestige Windows (40m), Gurdwara Guru Teg Bhadar Temple (66m), Hellier Street Gospel Hall (71m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 47 | 56 | 56 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 34 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Vicar Street Car Park
Vicar Street Car Park provides parking in Dudley, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. It has an estimated 21 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint) — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking is free of charge. It is operated by Dudley MBC.
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. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Vicar Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 21 spaces, that is roughly 12 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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 Dudley
Dudley has 6 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Vicar Street Car Park is busy. If Vicar Street Car Park is full, New Mill Street Car Park is around 300m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Vicar Street Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 7 shops, 3 places to eat or drink and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Prestige Windows, about 40 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 253 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 3 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 199 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Vicar Street Car Park have?
Vicar Street Car Park in Dudley has approximately 21 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Vicar Street Car Park?
Parking at Vicar Street Car Park is free of charge.
When is Vicar Street Car Park busiest?
Vicar Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 56% full — roughly 12 of ~21 spaces in use.
When is Vicar Street Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Vicar Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 20% full — roughly 17 of ~21 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Vicar Street Car Park?
Vicar Street Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Dudley MBC.