Clarence Street Car Park Parking, Portsmouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- PO1 4AY
- Capacity
- ~175 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Portsmouth City Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 55 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 27 | 55 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Clarence Street Car Park
Clarence Street Car Park sits in Portsmouth town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. There are around 175 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Portsmouth City Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Clarence Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 175 spaces, that is roughly 149 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 26 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 Portsmouth
There are 20 car parks across Portsmouth, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Clarence Street Car Park is full, Market Way Car Park is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Clarence Street Car Park have?
Clarence Street Car Park in Portsmouth has approximately 175 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Clarence Street Car Park busiest?
Clarence Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Clarence Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Clarence Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Clarence Street Car Park?
Clarence Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Portsmouth City Council.