Saltersford Locks car park Parking, Northwich
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Saltersford Locks car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 3 of ~6 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Saltersford Locks car park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 5 of ~6 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CW8 4HQ
- Capacity
- ~6 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Nearest road
- Snowdon Street
Nearby landmarks: Former Saltersford Lock (49m), Salters Ford (93m), Runcorn Road Playing Field (387m)
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 Saltersford Locks car park
Saltersford Locks car park offers general parking in Northwich for visitors and locals. It has an estimated 6 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint) — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level.
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. With only 6 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
Saltersford Locks car park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 6 spaces, that is roughly 3 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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 Northwich
Northwich has a good range of parking with 19 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Saltersford Locks car park is full, Saltersford Tunnel car park is about 250m away and worth considering.
What’s near Saltersford Locks car park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop. The closest landmark is Former Saltersford Lock, about 49 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Saltersford Locks car park have?
Saltersford Locks car park in Northwich has approximately 6 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Saltersford Locks car park busiest?
Saltersford Locks car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 3 of ~6 spaces in use.
When is Saltersford Locks car park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Saltersford Locks car park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 5 of ~6 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Saltersford Locks car park?
Saltersford Locks car park is a car park with surface parking.