The Common Parking, Hatfield — Best Time to Park

420 total spaces

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

The Common Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 382 of 420 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at The Common Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 290 of 420 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: AL10 0FT
Capacity: 420 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Nearest road: Robin Hood Lane
Other car parks within 500m: 2

Nearby landmarks: Al Medina (47m), J.J. Burgess & Sons (60m), Master Pound Plus (67m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for The Common Car Park, Hatfield.
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 The Common Car Park

The Common Car Park sits in Hatfield town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. This is a major parking facility with approximately 420 spaces, one of the largest in the area. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. 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

The Common Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 420 spaces, that is roughly 378 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 42 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 Hatfield

There are 10 car parks across Hatfield, so you have options if your first choice is full. The nearest alternative is Dog Kennel Lane Car Park, about 100m from here. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near The Common Car Park

Within a 500-metre walk there are 10 shops, 3 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Al Medina (convenience store), about 47 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 85 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 125 metres away. Building data puts the structure here at about 14.0 metres, which is around 4 decks — roughly 105 spaces per deck.

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 The Common Car Park have?

The Common Car Park in Hatfield has 420 parking spaces.

When is The Common Car Park busiest?

The Common Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 382 of 420 spaces in use.

When is The Common Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at The Common Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 290 of 420 spaces free.

What kind of car park is The Common Car Park?

The Common Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Dog Kennel Lane Car Park 130m away Kennelwood Lane Car Park 193m away

More car parks in Hatfield

Batterdale Car Park A ~28 spaces Batterdale Car Park B ~26 spaces Hatfield Park and Ride ~1088 spaces Hatfield Station Car Park 300 spaces Salisbury Square Car Park ~83 spaces The Broadway Car Park ~19 spaces Welham Green Station Car Park ~39 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