Pillow Mounds Car Park Parking, Loughton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Pillow Mounds Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 35 of ~65 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Pillow Mounds Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 50 of ~65 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- IG10 4AE
- Capacity
- ~65 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 Pillow Mounds Car Park
Located in Loughton, Pillow Mounds Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. With around 65 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking.
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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Pillow Mounds Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 65 spaces, that is roughly 36 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 29 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
With 8 car parks in Loughton, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. The nearest alternative is Pillow Mounds Car Park, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Pillow Mounds Car Park have?
Pillow Mounds Car Park in Loughton has approximately 65 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Pillow Mounds Car Park?
Pillow Mounds Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Pillow Mounds Car Park busiest?
Pillow Mounds Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 35 of ~65 spaces in use.
When is Pillow Mounds Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Pillow Mounds Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 50 of ~65 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Pillow Mounds Car Park?
Pillow Mounds Car Park is a car park with surface parking.