Car Park, Preston Parking, Preston
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Car Park, Preston is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 89 of 150 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Car Park, Preston is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 113 of 150 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PR1 3DB
- Capacity
- 150 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Queen Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 12
Nearby landmarks: Grimshaw Street School (94m), Roccia (111m), Smyths (124m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Car Park, Preston
Located in Preston, Car Park, Preston is a surface car park open to the public. There are around 150 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. 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 150 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Car Park, Preston is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 150 spaces, that is roughly 90 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 60 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 Preston
Preston has a good range of parking with 19 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Car Park, Preston full, Car Park, Preston (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Car Park, Preston
Within a 500-metre walk there are 5 shops, 2 places to eat or drink and 4 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Grimshaw Street School, about 94 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 206 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 12 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 172 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Car Park, Preston have?
Car Park, Preston in Preston has 150 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Car Park, Preston?
Car Park, Preston is a paid car park.
When is Car Park, Preston busiest?
Car Park, Preston is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 89 of 150 spaces in use.
When is Car Park, Preston quietest?
The best time to find a space at Car Park, Preston is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 113 of 150 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Car Park, Preston?
Car Park, Preston is a car park with surface parking.