Metred on-street Parking Parking, Edinburgh
Metred on-street Parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full. The best time to find a space at Metred on-street Parking is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EH9 1DS
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- CEC
- Nearest road
- Warrender Park Road
Nearby landmarks: James Gillespie's Primary School (56m), James Gillespie’s Nursery (73m), The Black Ivy (87m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Metred on-street Parking
Metred on-street Parking caters to leisure visitors in Edinburgh, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. CEC operates this car park.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods.
Busyness in detail
Metred on-street Parking is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Edinburgh
With 19 car parks in Edinburgh, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Metred on-street Parking is the nearest alternative at about 150m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Metred on-street Parking
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops, 1 place to eat or drink and 6 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is James Gillespie’s Primary School (school), about 56 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 359 metres away — about a 4-minute walk, before allowing for crossings.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
Is parking free at Metred on-street Parking?
Metred on-street Parking is a paid car park.
When is Metred on-street Parking busiest?
Metred on-street Parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full.
When is Metred on-street Parking quietest?
The best time to find a space at Metred on-street Parking is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full.
What kind of car park is Metred on-street Parking?
Metred on-street Parking is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking, operated by CEC.