Clarke Lane Car Park Parking, Meltham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- HD9 4ND
- Capacity
- ~19 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Supermarket
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Kirklees Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 22 | 40 | 54 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 32 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 22 | 40 | 54 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 32 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 22 | 40 | 54 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 32 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 22 | 40 | 54 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 32 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 22 | 40 | 58 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 50 | 50 | 58 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 14 | 32 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 58 | 50 | 40 | 27 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 34 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 38 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Clarke Lane Car Park
Attached to a supermarket in Meltham, Clarke Lane Car Park offers parking for shoppers — typically with a maximum stay of 2-3 hours. It has an estimated 19 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint) — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This car park offers free parking. Kirklees Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
The weekly shopping rush makes Saturday the peak day, especially between 10am and 2pm. Weekday visits, particularly early morning or after the post-work rush at 7pm, tend to be much more relaxed. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Clarke Lane Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 19 spaces, that is roughly 15 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 Meltham
With only 3 car parks in Meltham, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable. Carlile Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Clarke Lane Car Park have?
Clarke Lane Car Park in Meltham has approximately 19 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Clarke Lane Car Park?
Parking at Clarke Lane Car Park is free of charge.
When is Clarke Lane Car Park busiest?
Clarke Lane Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-3pm.
When is Clarke Lane Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Clarke Lane Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Clarke Lane Car Park?
Clarke Lane Car Park is a supermarket car park with surface parking, operated by Kirklees Council.