Tesco Car Park Parking, Northstowe
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CB23 8DZ
- Capacity
- ~887 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Tesco
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 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 43 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Tesco Car Park
Tesco Car Park is a surface car park in Northstowe, available for general parking. At approximately 887 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking is free of charge. Tesco operates this car park.
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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Tesco Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 887 spaces, that is roughly 444 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 443 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 Northstowe
Northstowe has 3 car parks in total, so Tesco Car Park is an important option for the area.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Tesco Car Park have?
Tesco Car Park in Northstowe has approximately 887 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Tesco Car Park?
Parking at Tesco Car Park is free of charge.
When is Tesco Car Park busiest?
Tesco Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Tesco Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Tesco Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Tesco Car Park?
Tesco Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Tesco.