South Street Parking, Ilkeston — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does South Street Car Park have?"

"South Street Car Park in Ilkeston has approximately 62 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at South Street Car Park?"

"South Street Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is South Street Car Park busiest?"

"South Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is South Street Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is South Street Car Park?"

"South Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Erewash Borough Council."

62 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: DE7 5QT
Capacity: ~62 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Erewash Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for South Street Car Park, Ilkeston.
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 South Street Car Park

Located in the heart of Ilkeston, South Street Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. It provides roughly 62 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. Erewash Borough Council operates this car park.

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

South Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 62 spaces, that is roughly 56 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 6 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 Ilkeston

Ilkeston has a good range of parking with 18 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find South Street Car Park full, Queen Street Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does South Street Car Park have?

South Street Car Park in Ilkeston has approximately 62 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at South Street Car Park?

South Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is South Street Car Park busiest?

South Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is South Street Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is South Street Car Park?

South Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Erewash Borough Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Queen Street Car Park 98m away Snap Fitness Parking 143m away Toll Bar House Car Park 241m away Stanton Road Car Park 261m away Pimlico Street Car Park 295m away

More car parks in Ilkeston

Albion Centre Car Park ~202 spaces Baker Street Car Park ~20 spaces Chapel Street Car Park ~19 spaces Chapel Street Car Park ~98 spaces Club Row Car Park ~88 spaces East Street Car Park ~23 spaces Lower Bath Street Car Park ~68 spaces Northgate Street Car Park ~29 spaces

See all 18 car parks in Ilkeston →

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