John Street Parking, Hanley — Best Time to Park

492 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

John Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 448 of 492 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at John Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 339 of 492 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: ST1 3BP
Capacity: 492 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Blue badge bays: 13
Nearest road: John Street
Other car parks within 500m: 13

Opening hours: "Sign at entrance indicates that days opening hours"

Nearby landmarks: Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court (68m), Victoria Hall (81m), Hanley Bus Station (87m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for John Street, Hanley.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About John Street

John Street is a multi-storey car park in Hanley town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 492 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. 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

John Street is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 492 spaces, that is roughly 443 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 49 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 Hanley

Hanley has a good range of parking with 11 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find John Street full, Birch Terrace (about 250m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near John Street

Within a 500-metre walk there are 7 shops, 9 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court, about 68 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 264 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 13 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 139 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 John Street have?

John Street in Hanley has 492 parking spaces.

Is parking free at John Street?

John Street is a paid car park.

When is John Street busiest?

John Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 448 of 492 spaces in use.

When is John Street quietest?

The best time to find a space at John Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 339 of 492 spaces free.

What kind of car park is John Street?

John Street is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Birch Terrace 251m away Broad Street 302m away Charles Street Car Park 333m away Hinde Street Bus Parking 385m away Meigh Street 501m away

More car parks in Hanley

Bucknall Park 40 spaces Glass Street 86 spaces Hanley Town Football Club 50 spaces Huntbach Street (Lower) 160 spaces Huntbach Street (Upper) 33 spaces Meigh Street 25 spaces Potteries Centre Car Park ~646 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0