Tesco Parking, Longton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Tesco is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 386 of ~612 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Tesco is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 453 of ~612 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- ST3 7WB
- Capacity
- ~612 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Nearest road
- Whittle Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 3
Nearby landmarks: Tesco (80m), McDonald's (148m), The Weather Vane (178m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 43 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Tesco
Visitors to leisure facilities in Longton will find parking at Tesco, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. This is a major parking facility with approximately 612 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Tesco is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 612 spaces, that is roughly 398 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 214 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 Longton
With only 3 car parks in Longton, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable.
What’s near Tesco
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops and 4 places to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Tesco (supermarket), about 80 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 141 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 3 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 131 metres away.
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 Tesco have?
Tesco in Longton has approximately 612 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Tesco busiest?
Tesco is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 386 of ~612 spaces in use.
When is Tesco quietest?
The best time to find a space at Tesco is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 453 of ~612 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Tesco?
Tesco is a leisure tourist car park.