Prescott Street car park Parking, Halifax
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- HX1 2LE
- Capacity
- ~22 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Calderdale Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 55 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 27 | 55 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Prescott Street car park
Positioned within walking distance of Halifax’s main streets, Prescott Street car park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With space for around 22 vehicles, 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. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Calderdale Council.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Prescott Street car park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 22 spaces, that is roughly 19 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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 Halifax
With 17 car parks in Halifax, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Union Street car park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Prescott Street car park have?
Prescott Street car park in Halifax has approximately 22 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Prescott Street car park?
Prescott Street car park is a paid car park.
When is Prescott Street car park busiest?
Prescott Street car park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Prescott Street car park quietest?
The quietest period for Prescott Street car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Prescott Street car park?
Prescott Street car park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Calderdale Council.