Gainford Street Parking, Hartlepool

Q: "How many parking spaces does Gainford Street have?"

"Gainford Street in Hartlepool has approximately 26 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Gainford Street?"

"Gainford Street is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Gainford Street busiest?"

"Gainford Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 15 of ~26 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Gainford Street quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Gainford Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 20 of ~26 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Gainford Street?"

"Gainford Street is a car park, operated by Hartlepool Borough Council."

26 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Gainford Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 15 of ~26 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Gainford Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 20 of ~26 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: TS26 9EG
Capacity: ~26 spaces
Type: Generic
Charges: Paid
Operator: Hartlepool Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Gainford Street, Hartlepool.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Tue	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Wed	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Thu	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Fri	5	9	18	32	46	50	55	50	46	41	36	27	14	5
Sat	5	9	18	36	50	59	59	55	50	46	36	23	9	5
Sun	0	5	9	18	27	36	36	32	27	23	14	9	5	0

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

About Gainford Street

Gainford Street offers general parking in Hartlepool for visitors and locals. At roughly 26 spaces, this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. There is a charge for parking. Hartlepool Borough Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.

Busyness in detail

Gainford Street is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 26 spaces, that is roughly 16 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 10 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 Hartlepool

There are 17 car parks across Hartlepool, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is Eden Street Long Stay, about 150m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Gainford Street have?

Gainford Street in Hartlepool has approximately 26 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Gainford Street?

Gainford Street is a paid car park.

When is Gainford Street busiest?

Gainford Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 15 of ~26 spaces in use.

When is Gainford Street quietest?

The best time to find a space at Gainford Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 20 of ~26 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Gainford Street?

Gainford Street is a car park, operated by Hartlepool Borough Council.

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Tue	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Wed	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Thu	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Fri	5	9	18	32	46	50	55	50	46	41	36	27	14	5
Sat	5	9	18	36	50	59	59	55	50	46	36	23	9	5
Sun	0	5	9	18	27	36	36	32	27	23	14	9	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Tue	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Wed	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Thu	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Fri	5	9	18	32	46	50	55	50	46	41	36	27	14	5
Sat	5	9	18	36	50	59	59	55	50	46	36	23	9	5
Sun	0	5	9	18	27	36	36	32	27	23	14	9	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Tue	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Wed	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Thu	5	9	18	32	41	46	50	46	41	36	32	23	14	5
Fri	5	9	18	32	46	50	55	50	46	41	36	27	14	5
Sat	5	9	18	36	50	59	59	55	50	46	36	23	9	5
Sun	0	5	9	18	27	36	36	32	27	23	14	9	5	0