Peel 4 & 5 Parking, Eccles
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Peel 4 & 5 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 725 of 1421 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Peel 4 & 5 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 1165 of 1421 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- M17 8BA
- Capacity
- 1421 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Trafford Centre
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Barton Dock Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 11
Nearby landmarks: Starbucks (132m), Tim Hortons (139m), Asda (174m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 43 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Peel 4 & 5
Peel 4 & 5 provides parking in Eccles, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. This is a major parking facility with approximately 1421 spaces, one of the largest in the area. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. Parking is free of charge. The car park is managed by Trafford Centre.
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. 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
Peel 4 & 5 is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 1421 spaces, that is roughly 710 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 711 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 Eccles
There are 5 car parks across Eccles, so you have options if your first choice is full. The nearest alternative is Peel 5A, about 150m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Peel 4 & 5
Within a 500-metre walk there are 6 shops, 3 places to eat or drink and 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Starbucks (café), about 132 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 111 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 11 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 180 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 Peel 4 & 5 have?
Peel 4 & 5 in Eccles has 1421 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Peel 4 & 5?
Parking at Peel 4 & 5 is free of charge.
When is Peel 4 & 5 busiest?
Peel 4 & 5 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 725 of 1421 spaces in use.
When is Peel 4 & 5 quietest?
The best time to find a space at Peel 4 & 5 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 1165 of 1421 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Peel 4 & 5?
Peel 4 & 5 is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Trafford Centre.