Upper Barclay Street Car Park Parking, Ipswich
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- IP4 1HR
- Capacity
- ~30 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 28 | 52 | 66 | 76 | 81 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 57 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 28 | 57 | 76 | 86 | 90 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Upper Barclay Street Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Ipswich’s main streets, Upper Barclay Street Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 30 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park.
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 30 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Upper Barclay Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 30 spaces, that is roughly 27 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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
With more than 33 car parks in Ipswich, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. Should you find Upper Barclay Street Car Park full, Cox Lane Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Upper Barclay Street Car Park have?
Upper Barclay Street Car Park in Ipswich has approximately 30 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Upper Barclay Street Car Park?
Upper Barclay Street Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Upper Barclay Street Car Park busiest?
Upper Barclay Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Upper Barclay Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Upper Barclay Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Upper Barclay Street Car Park?
Upper Barclay Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.