Hobson Street Parking, Oldham — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Hobson Street Car Park have?"

"Hobson Street Car Park in Oldham has approximately 97 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Hobson Street Car Park?"

"Hobson Street Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Hobson Street Car Park busiest?"

"Hobson Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Hobson Street Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Hobson Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Hobson Street Car Park?"

"Hobson Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Oldham Council."

97 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: OL1 1TT
Capacity: ~97 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Oldham Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Hobson Street Car Park, Oldham.
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 Hobson Street Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Oldham’s main streets, Hobson Street Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 97 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. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. Oldham Council operates this car park.

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 97 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Hobson Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 97 spaces, that is roughly 87 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 10 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 Oldham

With 18 car parks in Oldham, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Hobson Street Car Park is full, Ascroft Street Car Park is about 200m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Hobson Street Car Park have?

Hobson Street Car Park in Oldham has approximately 97 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Hobson Street Car Park?

Hobson Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Hobson Street Car Park busiest?

Hobson Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Hobson Street Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Hobson Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Hobson Street Car Park?

Hobson Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Oldham Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Ascroft Street Car Park 220m away The Spindles Car Park 238m away Queen Street Car Park 350m away Waterloo Street Car Park 389m away Queens Road Car Park 428m away

More car parks in Oldham

Alexandra Park Car Park ~41 spaces Bradshaw Street Car Park ~123 spaces Civic Centre Car Park ~184 spaces Derker Metrolink P&R ~270 spaces Moorhey Street (2) Car Park ~106 spaces New Street Parking ~16 spaces OMC Motorgroup Car Park ~44 spaces Roscoe Street Car Park ~84 spaces

See all 18 car parks in Oldham →

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