Handford Road Parking, Ipswich — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Handford Road Car Park have?"

"Handford Road Car Park in Ipswich has approximately 85 parking spaces."

Q: "When is Handford Road Car Park busiest?"

"Handford Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 53 of ~85 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Handford Road Car Park quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Handford Road Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 63 of ~85 spaces free."

85 total spaces

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Handford Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 53 of ~85 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Handford Road Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 63 of ~85 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: IP1 2FG
Capacity: ~85 spaces
Type: Generic

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Handford Road Car Park, Ipswich.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Handford Road Car Park

Handford Road Car Park provides parking in Ipswich, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. It provides roughly 85 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience.

When to Visit

This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. With 85 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Handford Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 85 spaces, that is roughly 51 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 34 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 offers over 33 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. If Handford Road Car Park is full, Portman Road Car Park is about 200m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Handford Road Car Park have?

Handford Road Car Park in Ipswich has approximately 85 parking spaces.

When is Handford Road Car Park busiest?

Handford Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 53 of ~85 spaces in use.

When is Handford Road Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Handford Road Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 63 of ~85 spaces free.

Nearby Car Parks

Portman Road Car Park 238m away Great Gipping Car Park 241m away Spiral Car Park 321m away Elm Street Car Park 347m away New Portman Road Car Park 351m away

More car parks in Ipswich

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0