East Street Parking, Leicester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
East Street is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 225 of ~289 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at East Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 251 of ~289 spaces free.
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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
| 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 is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 225 of ~289 spaces in use.
When is East Street quietest?
The best time to find a space at East Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 251 of ~289 spaces free.
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.