Sandford Street Parking, Lichfield
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Sandford Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 49 of ~54 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Sandford Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 37 of ~54 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- WS13 6TU
- Capacity
- ~54 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Prices: £2.00/4 hours
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 Sandford Street
Positioned within walking distance of Lichfield’s main streets, Sandford Street caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. It provides roughly 54 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Sandford Street is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 54 spaces, that is roughly 49 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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 Lichfield
There are 12 car parks across Lichfield, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Sandford Street full, Friary Inner (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Sandford Street have?
Sandford Street in Lichfield has approximately 54 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Sandford Street?
Sandford Street is a paid car park.
When is Sandford Street busiest?
Sandford Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 49 of ~54 spaces in use.
When is Sandford Street quietest?
The best time to find a space at Sandford Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 37 of ~54 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Sandford Street?
Sandford Street is a town centre car park with surface parking.