Short Stay Car Park Parking, Rochford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Short Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 117 of ~165 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Short Stay Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 12% full — roughly 145 of ~165 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SS4 1JD
- Capacity
- ~165 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 Short Stay Car Park
Situated near Rochford station, Short Stay Car Park serves commuters catching daily trains as well as occasional rail travellers. With approximately 165 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Southend Airport.
When to Visit
Commuter demand drives the patterns here. Monday to Friday, expect the car park to be busy from around 7am as people catch morning trains. By mid-morning most spaces are taken for the day. If you’re travelling at the weekend, parking is much easier to find. With 165 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Short Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 165 spaces, that is roughly 116 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 49 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
There are 12 car parks across Rochford, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Short Stay Car Park full, Long stay 1 (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 Short Stay Car Park have?
Short Stay Car Park in Rochford has approximately 165 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Short Stay Car Park?
Short Stay Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Short Stay Car Park busiest?
Short Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 117 of ~165 spaces in use.
When is Short Stay Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Short Stay Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 12% full — roughly 145 of ~165 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Short Stay Car Park?
Short Stay Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Southend Airport.