Rayleigh Road Car Park Parking, Leigh on Sea
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Rayleigh Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 32 of 59 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Rayleigh Road Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 45 of 59 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SS9 5AZ
- Capacity
- 59 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Southend Council
- Nearest road
- The Maze
Nearby landmarks: Joel Heights (76m), St David's, Eastwod (129m), Esso (163m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Rayleigh Road Car Park
Rayleigh Road Car Park is a car park in Leigh on Sea, available for general parking. The car park has approximately 59 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. This car park offers free parking. Southend Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. With 59 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Rayleigh Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 59 spaces, that is roughly 32 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 27 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 Leigh on Sea
Leigh on Sea has 8 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Rayleigh Road Car Park is busy. The nearest alternative is Edward’s Hall Park Car Park, around 600m from here.
What’s near Rayleigh Road Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops and 2 places to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Joel Heights, about 76 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 180 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Rayleigh Road Car Park have?
Rayleigh Road Car Park in Leigh on Sea has 59 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Rayleigh Road Car Park?
Parking at Rayleigh Road Car Park is free of charge.
When is Rayleigh Road Car Park busiest?
Rayleigh Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 32 of 59 spaces in use.
When is Rayleigh Road Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Rayleigh Road Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 45 of 59 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Rayleigh Road Car Park?
Rayleigh Road Car Park is a car park, operated by Southend Council.