Salterhebble Locks car park Parking, Elland
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Salterhebble Locks car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 11 of ~18 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Salterhebble Locks car park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 13 of ~18 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- HX3 0QH
- Capacity
- ~18 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Nearest road
- Wakefield Road
Nearby landmarks: Top Basin (28m), Low Basin (67m), FJM Storage (274m)
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 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 43 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Salterhebble Locks car park
Salterhebble Locks car park caters to leisure visitors in Elland, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. With space for around 18 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Salterhebble Locks car park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 18 spaces, that is roughly 12 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 6 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 Elland
There are 6 car parks across Elland, so you have options if your first choice is full.
What’s near Salterhebble Locks car park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 place to eat or drink and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Top Basin, about 28 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 Salterhebble Locks car park have?
Salterhebble Locks car park in Elland has approximately 18 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Salterhebble Locks car park busiest?
Salterhebble Locks car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 11 of ~18 spaces in use.
When is Salterhebble Locks car park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Salterhebble Locks car park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 13 of ~18 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Salterhebble Locks car park?
Salterhebble Locks car park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.