Smithfield (South) Car Park Parking, Leek
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- ST13 5JP
- Capacity
- ~44 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
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 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Smithfield (South) Car Park
As a town centre car park in Leek, Smithfield (South) Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. It provides roughly 44 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. 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. With 44 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Smithfield (South) Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 44 spaces, that is roughly 40 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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. The nearest alternative is Market Street (West) Car Park, about 200m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Smithfield (South) Car Park have?
Smithfield (South) Car Park in Leek has approximately 44 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Smithfield (South) Car Park?
Smithfield (South) Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Smithfield (South) Car Park busiest?
Smithfield (South) Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Smithfield (South) Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Smithfield (South) Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Smithfield (South) Car Park?
Smithfield (South) Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.