William Prance Road Car Park Parking, Plymouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
William Prance Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 28 of ~52 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at William Prance Road Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 40 of ~52 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PL6 5ZD
- Capacity
- ~52 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
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 William Prance Road Car Park
Located in Plymouth, William Prance Road Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. It provides roughly 52 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking.
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. With 52 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
William Prance Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 52 spaces, that is roughly 29 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 Plymouth
There are 15 car parks across Plymouth, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is Derriford Public Car Park C, around 700m from here.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does William Prance Road Car Park have?
William Prance Road Car Park in Plymouth has approximately 52 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at William Prance Road Car Park?
William Prance Road Car Park is a paid car park.
When is William Prance Road Car Park busiest?
William Prance Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 28 of ~52 spaces in use.
When is William Prance Road Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at William Prance Road Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 40 of ~52 spaces free.
What kind of car park is William Prance Road Car Park?
William Prance Road Car Park is a car park with surface parking.