Stuart Road Parking, Pontefract
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- WF8 1BN
- Capacity
- ~289 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Wakefield Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Stuart Road
Stuart Road is a surface car park in Pontefract town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. There are around 289 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Wakefield 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 289 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Stuart Road is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 289 spaces, that is roughly 246 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 43 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 Pontefract
With 7 car parks in Pontefract, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Pay and Display is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Stuart Road have?
Stuart Road in Pontefract has approximately 289 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Stuart Road?
Stuart Road is a paid car park.
When is Stuart Road busiest?
Stuart Road tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Stuart Road quietest?
The quietest period for Stuart Road is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Stuart Road?
Stuart Road is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Wakefield Council.