Byron Street Car Park Parking, Royton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Byron Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 79% full — roughly 55 of ~70 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Byron Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 54 of ~70 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- OL2 6QS
- Capacity
- ~70 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Oldham Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 12 | 25 | 46 | 58 | 66 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 50 | 37 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 25 | 50 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 75 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Byron Street Car Park
As a town centre car park in Royton, Byron Street Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With around 70 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. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge. The car park is managed by Oldham Council.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Byron Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 70 spaces, that is roughly 56 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 14 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 Royton
Royton has 2 car parks in total, so Byron Street Car Park is an important option for the area. Should you find Byron Street Car Park full, Highbarn Street Long Stay Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Byron Street Car Park have?
Byron Street Car Park in Royton has approximately 70 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Byron Street Car Park?
Parking at Byron Street Car Park is free of charge.
When is Byron Street Car Park busiest?
Byron Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 79% full — roughly 55 of ~70 spaces in use.
When is Byron Street Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Byron Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 54 of ~70 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Byron Street Car Park?
Byron Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Oldham Council.