Exchange Ilford Parking, Ilford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Exchange Ilford is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 1032 of 1200 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Exchange Ilford is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 900 of 1200 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- IG1 4FA
- Capacity
- 1200 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- YourParkingSpace
- Blue badge bays
- 31
- Nearest road
- Myrtle Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 3
Nearby landmarks: Ilford Post Office (79m), Exchange Ilford (90m), Redbridge Hotel (116m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Exchange Ilford
Positioned within walking distance of Ilford’s main streets, Exchange Ilford caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. This is a major parking facility with approximately 1200 spaces, one of the largest in the area. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. This is a paid car park. YourParkingSpace operates this car park.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. 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
Exchange Ilford is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 1200 spaces, that is roughly 1020 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 180 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 Ilford
With 6 car parks in Ilford, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. The nearest alternative is Ilford High Road (Lynton House), around 400m from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Exchange Ilford
Within a 500-metre walk there are 11 shops, 4 places to eat or drink and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Ilford Post Office (post office), about 79 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 168 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 3 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 271 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 Exchange Ilford have?
Exchange Ilford in Ilford has 1200 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Exchange Ilford?
Exchange Ilford is a paid car park.
When is Exchange Ilford busiest?
Exchange Ilford is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 1032 of 1200 spaces in use.
When is Exchange Ilford quietest?
The best time to find a space at Exchange Ilford is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 900 of 1200 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Exchange Ilford?
Exchange Ilford is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by YourParkingSpace.