Crown Street Car Park Parking, Ipswich
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- IP1 3HS
- Capacity
- ~536 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Ipswich Borough Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Crown Street Car Park
As a town centre car park in Ipswich, Crown Street Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With around 536 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Ipswich Borough Council.
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. 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
Crown Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 536 spaces, that is roughly 509 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 27 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 Ipswich
Ipswich has an extensive choice of parking with over 33 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. Tower Ramparts Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Crown Street Car Park have?
Crown Street Car Park in Ipswich has approximately 536 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Crown Street Car Park?
Crown Street Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Crown Street Car Park busiest?
Crown Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Crown Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Crown Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Crown Street Car Park?
Crown Street Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Ipswich Borough Council.