Downpatrick Street Carpark Parking, Saintfield
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Downpatrick Street Carpark is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 58 of ~68 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Downpatrick Street Carpark is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 51 of ~68 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BT24 7AB
- Capacity
- ~68 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Newry, Mourne & Down District 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 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Downpatrick Street Carpark
Positioned within walking distance of Saintfield’s main streets, Downpatrick Street Carpark caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 68 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking is free of charge. The car park is managed by Newry, Mourne & Down District Council.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. With 68 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Downpatrick Street Carpark is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 68 spaces, that is roughly 58 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 10 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 Saintfield
With 4 car parks in Saintfield, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Downpatrick Street Carpark full, Saintfield Parish Car Park (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Downpatrick Street Carpark have?
Downpatrick Street Carpark in Saintfield has approximately 68 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Downpatrick Street Carpark?
Parking at Downpatrick Street Carpark is free of charge.
When is Downpatrick Street Carpark busiest?
Downpatrick Street Carpark is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 58 of ~68 spaces in use.
When is Downpatrick Street Carpark quietest?
The best time to find a space at Downpatrick Street Carpark is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 51 of ~68 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Downpatrick Street Carpark?
Downpatrick Street Carpark is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Newry, Mourne & Down District Council.