East Street Parking, Leicester — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does East Street have?"

"East Street in Leicester has approximately 289 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at East Street?"

"East Street is a paid car park."

Q: "When is East Street busiest?"

"East Street tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm."

Q: "When is East Street quietest?"

"The quietest period for East Street is typically Sundays."

Q: "What kind of car park is East Street?"

"East Street is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks."

289 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode: LE1 6NB
Capacity: ~289 spaces (estimated)
Type: Railway station
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: National Car Parks

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for East Street, Leicester.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Tue	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Wed	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Thu	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Fri	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	46	55	68	59	32	14	5
Sat	5	9	18	23	27	32	32	27	27	23	18	14	9	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	9	14	18	18	18	14	14	9	9	5	5	0	0	0

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

About East Street

East Street is a multi-storey car park near Leicester railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. At roughly 289 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. Parking here is paid. It is operated by National Car Parks.

When to Visit

This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

East Street is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 289 spaces, that is roughly 231 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 58 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Leicester

Leicester has a good range of parking with 16 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. St Georges House Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 150m, 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 East Street have?

East Street in Leicester has approximately 289 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at East Street?

East Street is a paid car park.

When is East Street busiest?

East Street tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is East Street quietest?

The quietest period for East Street is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is East Street?

East Street is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.

Nearby Car Parks

St Georges House Car Park 153m away Rutland Centre Multi-storey Car Park 425m away Newarke Street Multi-storey Car Park 469m away Upper Brown Street Car Park 507m away Rutland Centre Short Stay Car Park 517m away

More car parks in Leicester

Abbey Street Car Park Bowbridge Parking ~69 spaces County Hall visitors' car park ~66 spaces Easypark ~35 spaces Highcross Rooftop John Lewis Car Park ~2100 spaces Leicester Royal Infirmary Visitor Parking ~287 spaces NCP Leicester Burnmoor Street ~29 spaces

See all 16 car parks in Leicester →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Tue	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Wed	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Thu	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Fri	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	46	55	68	59	32	14	5
Sat	5	9	18	23	27	32	32	27	27	23	18	14	9	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	9	14	18	18	18	14	14	9	9	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Tue	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Wed	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Thu	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Fri	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	46	55	68	59	32	14	5
Sat	5	9	18	23	27	32	32	27	27	23	18	14	9	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	9	14	18	18	18	14	14	9	9	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Tue	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Wed	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Thu	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Fri	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	46	55	68	59	32	14	5
Sat	5	9	18	23	27	32	32	27	27	23	18	14	9	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	9	14	18	18	18	14	14	9	9	5	5	0	0	0