Main car park (South) Parking, Ingatestone
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Main car park (South) is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 5 of ~6 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Main car park (South) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 5 of ~6 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CM4 9DZ
- Capacity
- ~6 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
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 Main car park (South)
Positioned within walking distance of Ingatestone’s main streets, Main car park (South) caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With space for around 6 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With only 6 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
Main car park (South) is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 6 spaces, that is roughly 5 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 1 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 Ingatestone
There are 7 car parks across Ingatestone, so you have options if your first choice is full. Main car park (West) is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Main car park (South) have?
Main car park (South) in Ingatestone has approximately 6 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Main car park (South) busiest?
Main car park (South) is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 5 of ~6 spaces in use.
When is Main car park (South) quietest?
The best time to find a space at Main car park (South) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 5 of ~6 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Main car park (South)?
Main car park (South) is a town centre car park with surface parking.