Portmill Lane West Parking, Hitchin

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

"Portmill Lane West Car Park in Hitchin has approximately 75 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

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

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

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

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

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

"Portmill Lane West Car Park is a town centre car park."

75 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: SG5 1EU
Capacity: ~75 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Portmill Lane West 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 West Car Park

Located in the heart of Hitchin, Portmill Lane West Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With around 75 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.

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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Portmill Lane West Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 75 spaces, that is roughly 68 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 7 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

With 11 car parks in Hitchin, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Portmill Lane West Car Park is full, Portmill Lane East Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

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

Portmill Lane West Car Park in Hitchin has approximately 75 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Portmill Lane West Car Park busiest?

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

When is Portmill Lane West Car Park quietest?

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

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

Portmill Lane West Car Park is a town centre car park.

Nearby Car Parks

Portmill Lane East Car Park 68m away Saint Mary's Square Car Park 111m away Brand St Car Park 191m away Wilkinson's Car Park 193m away Sainsbury's Car Park 222m 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