Long stay 1 Parking, Rochford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- SS4 1JB
- Capacity
- ~199 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Southend Airport
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 46 | 58 | 50 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 46 | 67 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 42 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 29 | 13 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Long stay 1
Rail users heading to and from Rochford station will find Long stay 1 conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. At roughly 199 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Southend Airport.
When to Visit
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Long stay 1 is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 199 spaces, that is roughly 139 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 60 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Rochford
With 12 car parks in Rochford, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find Long stay 1 full, Short Stay Car Park (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Long stay 1 have?
Long stay 1 in Rochford has approximately 199 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Long stay 1?
Long stay 1 is a paid car park.
When is Long stay 1 busiest?
Long stay 1 tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Long stay 1 quietest?
The quietest period for Long stay 1 is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Long stay 1?
Long stay 1 is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Southend Airport.