Southsea Common Car Park Parking, Portsmouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Southsea Common Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 39 of ~72 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Southsea Common Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 55 of ~72 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PO5 3LJ
- Capacity
- ~72 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
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 Southsea Common Car Park
Southsea Common Car Park is a car park in Portsmouth, available for general parking. With around 72 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.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Southsea Common Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 72 spaces, that is roughly 40 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 32 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
Portsmouth has a good range of parking with 20 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Southsea Common Car Park is full, Ashby Place Car Park is around 300m away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Southsea Common Car Park have?
Southsea Common Car Park in Portsmouth has approximately 72 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Southsea Common Car Park busiest?
Southsea Common Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 39 of ~72 spaces in use.
When is Southsea Common Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Southsea Common Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 55 of ~72 spaces free.