Claypit Hill Car Park Parking, Loughton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Claypit Hill Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 4 of ~8 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Claypit Hill Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 6 of ~8 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EN9 3QN
- Capacity
- ~8 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
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 Claypit Hill Car Park
Claypit Hill Car Park provides parking in Loughton, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. With space for around 8 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. With only 8 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
Claypit Hill Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 8 spaces, that is roughly 4 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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 Loughton
There are 8 car parks across Loughton, so you have options if your first choice is full. The nearest alternative is Rushey Plain Car Park, about 200m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Claypit Hill Car Park have?
Claypit Hill Car Park in Loughton has approximately 8 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Claypit Hill Car Park?
Claypit Hill Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Claypit Hill Car Park busiest?
Claypit Hill Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 4 of ~8 spaces in use.
When is Claypit Hill Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Claypit Hill Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 6 of ~8 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Claypit Hill Car Park?
Claypit Hill Car Park is a car park with surface parking.