University Parking, Ipswich — Best Time to Park

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

"University Car Park in Ipswich has approximately 314 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at University Car Park?"

"University Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is University Car Park busiest?"

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

Q: "When is University Car Park quietest?"

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

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

"University Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by IPSERV."

314 total spaces

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: IP4 1LQ
Capacity: ~314 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: IPSERV

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for University 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 University Car Park

University Car Park provides parking in Ipswich, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. At approximately 314 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by IPSERV.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. 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

University Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 314 spaces, that is roughly 188 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 126 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. The nearest alternative is The Waterfront Car Park, about 100m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does University Car Park have?

University Car Park in Ipswich has approximately 314 parking spaces.

Is parking free at University Car Park?

University Car Park is a paid car park.

When is University Car Park busiest?

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

When is University Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is University Car Park?

University Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by IPSERV.

Nearby Car Parks

The Waterfront Car Park 136m away Fore Street Car Park 225m away Duke Street (Orwell Quay) Car Park 269m away Athena Hall Car Park 400m away Bond Street Car Park 402m away

More car parks in Ipswich

Burrell Road Car Park ~130 spaces Car Park, Ipswich ~100 spaces Cardinal Park Car Park ~612 spaces Cobden Place Car Park ~25 spaces Cox Lane Car Park ~182 spaces Crown Street Car Park ~536 spaces Elm Street Car Park ~96 spaces Foundation Street Car Park ~513 spaces

See all 33 car parks in 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

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