Silk Street Parking, Leek — Best Time to Park

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

"Silk Street Car Park in Leek has approximately 71 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Silk Street Car Park?"

"Silk Street Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Silk Street Car Park busiest?"

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

Q: "When is Silk Street Car Park quietest?"

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

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

"Silk Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council."

71 total spaces (est.)

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: ST13 6BD
Capacity: ~71 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Silk Street Car Park, Leek.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

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

About Silk Street Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Leek’s main streets, Silk Street Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. The car park has approximately 71 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Staffordshire Moorlands District 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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Silk Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 71 spaces, that is roughly 64 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 7 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 Leek

Leek has a good range of parking with 11 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Market Street (West) Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, 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 Silk Street Car Park have?

Silk Street Car Park in Leek has approximately 71 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Silk Street Car Park?

Silk Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Silk Street Car Park busiest?

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

When is Silk Street Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Silk Street Car Park?

Silk Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Market Street (West) Car Park 45m away Brook Street Car Park 138m away St Edward Street Car Park 138m away Moorlands Shopping Centre Car Park 191m away High Street Car Park 243m away

More car parks in Leek

Buxton Road Car Park ~38 spaces Car Park, Leek ~114 spaces Cheddleton Community Centre Parking ~52 spaces Cheddleton Playing Fields Parking ~30 spaces Smithfield (South) Car Park ~44 spaces

See all 11 car parks in Leek →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0