Upper Mounts Parking, Northampton

Q: "How many parking spaces does Upper Mounts Car park have?"

"Upper Mounts Car park in Northampton has approximately 231 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Upper Mounts Car park?"

"Upper Mounts Car park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Upper Mounts Car park busiest?"

"Upper Mounts Car park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Upper Mounts Car park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Upper Mounts Car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Upper Mounts Car park?"

"Upper Mounts Car park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Northampton Borough Council."

231 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: NN1 3NR
Capacity: ~231 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Northampton Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Upper Mounts Car park, Northampton.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Upper Mounts Car park

Upper Mounts Car park sits in Northampton town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With approximately 231 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Northampton Borough Council.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. With 231 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Upper Mounts Car park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 231 spaces, that is roughly 208 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 23 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 Northampton

With 24 car parks in Northampton, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Upper Mounts Car park is full, Campbell Square Car Park is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Upper Mounts Car park have?

Upper Mounts Car park in Northampton has approximately 231 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Upper Mounts Car park?

Upper Mounts Car park is a paid car park.

When is Upper Mounts Car park busiest?

Upper Mounts Car park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Upper Mounts Car park quietest?

The quietest period for Upper Mounts Car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Upper Mounts Car park?

Upper Mounts Car park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Northampton Borough Council.

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Campbell Square Car Park 135m away Newlands Car Park 151m away Grosvenor Multi Storey Car Park 187m away Wellington Street Car Park 232m away Mayorhold Multi Storey Car Park 326m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0