South Street Car Park Parking, Ipswich
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
South Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 33 of 54 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at South Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 40 of 54 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- IP1 2NL
- Capacity
- 54 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Nearest road
- South Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 4
Nearby landmarks: The Brewers' Arms (102m), Coes (123m), Handford House Care Home (172m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 48 | 52 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 52 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 38 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About South Street Car Park
Located in Ipswich, South Street Car Park is a car park open to the public. With around 54 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. With 54 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
South Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 54 spaces, that is roughly 32 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 22 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. Handford Road Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 400m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near South Street Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops, 3 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Brewers’ Arms (pub), about 102 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 140 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 4 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 357 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 South Street Car Park have?
South Street Car Park in Ipswich has 54 parking spaces.
When is South Street Car Park busiest?
South Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 33 of 54 spaces in use.
When is South Street Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at South Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 40 of 54 spaces free.