St. Austin's Street Parking, Shrewsbury

Q: "How many parking spaces does St. Austin's Street Car Park have?"

"St. Austin's Street Car Park in Shrewsbury has approximately 48 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at St. Austin's Street Car Park?"

"St. Austin's Street Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is St. Austin's Street Car Park busiest?"

"St. Austin's Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is St. Austin's Street Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for St. Austin's Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is St. Austin's Street Car Park?"

"St. Austin's Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Shropshire Council."

48 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: SY1 1SA
Capacity: ~48 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Shropshire Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for St. Austin's Street Car Park, Shrewsbury.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About St. Austin’s Street Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Shrewsbury’s main streets, St. Austin’s Street Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 48 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. Shropshire Council operates this car park.

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

St. Austin’s Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 48 spaces, that is roughly 43 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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 Shrewsbury

With 13 car parks in Shrewsbury, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find St. Austin’s Street Car Park full, Bridge Street Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does St. Austin's Street Car Park have?

St. Austin's Street Car Park in Shrewsbury has approximately 48 parking spaces.

Is parking free at St. Austin's Street Car Park?

St. Austin's Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is St. Austin's Street Car Park busiest?

St. Austin's Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is St. Austin's Street Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for St. Austin's Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is St. Austin's Street Car Park?

St. Austin's Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Shropshire Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Bridge Street Car Park 56m away Barker Street Car Park 130m away Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park 246m away The Gap 290m away Frankwell Car Park 333m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0