Portmill Lane East Parking, Hitchin

Q: "How many parking spaces does Portmill Lane East Car Park have?"

"Portmill Lane East Car Park in Hitchin has approximately 77 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Portmill Lane East Car Park?"

"Portmill Lane East Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Portmill Lane East Car Park busiest?"

"Portmill Lane East Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Portmill Lane East Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Portmill Lane East Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Portmill Lane East Car Park?"

"Portmill Lane East Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking."

77 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: SG5 1DJ
Capacity: ~77 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Portmill Lane East Car Park, Hitchin.
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 Portmill Lane East Car Park

As a town centre car park in Hitchin, Portmill Lane East Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With around 77 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. With 77 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Portmill Lane East Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 77 spaces, that is roughly 69 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 8 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 Hitchin

There are 11 car parks across Hitchin, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is Saint Mary’s Square Car Park, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Portmill Lane East Car Park have?

Portmill Lane East Car Park in Hitchin has approximately 77 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Portmill Lane East Car Park?

Portmill Lane East Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Portmill Lane East Car Park busiest?

Portmill Lane East Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Portmill Lane East Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Portmill Lane East Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Portmill Lane East Car Park?

Portmill Lane East Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Saint Mary's Square Car Park 60m away Portmill Lane West Car Park 68m away Sainsbury's Car Park 252m away Brand St Car Park 257m away Wilkinson's Car Park 259m away

More car parks in Hitchin

Christchurch ~80 spaces Hitchin Station Car Park ~354 spaces Hitchin Station ~306 spaces Lairage ~295 spaces Waitrose Carpark ~243 spaces

See all 11 car parks in Hitchin →

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