North Street Short Stay Parking, South Shields
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
North Street Short Stay is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 82% full — roughly 85 of ~104 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at North Street Short Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 89 of ~104 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- NE33 1HD
- Capacity
- ~104 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- South Tyneside Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 48 | 58 | 72 | 62 | 34 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About North Street Short Stay
If you’re catching a train from South Shields, North Street Short Stay provides parking within easy reach of the station. At roughly 104 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. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by South Tyneside Council.
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
North Street Short Stay is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 104 spaces, that is roughly 83 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 21 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 South Shields
With 11 car parks in South Shields, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The nearest alternative is Oyston Street Car Park, about 250m from here. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does North Street Short Stay have?
North Street Short Stay in South Shields has approximately 104 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at North Street Short Stay?
North Street Short Stay is a paid car park.
When is North Street Short Stay busiest?
North Street Short Stay is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 82% full — roughly 85 of ~104 spaces in use.
When is North Street Short Stay quietest?
The best time to find a space at North Street Short Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 89 of ~104 spaces free.
What kind of car park is North Street Short Stay?
North Street Short Stay is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by South Tyneside Council.