Essex Street Car Park Parking, Southend-on-Sea
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Essex Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 185 of ~195 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Essex Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 131 of ~195 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SS1 2NL
- Capacity
- ~195 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Operator
- Southend Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Essex Street Car Park
As a town centre car park in Southend-on-Sea, Essex Street Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With approximately 195 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. The car park is managed by Southend 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 195 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Essex Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 195 spaces, that is roughly 185 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 Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea has an extensive choice of parking with over 35 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. Should you find Essex Street Car Park full, Car Park (way/50831155) (about 200m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Essex Street Car Park have?
Essex Street Car Park in Southend-on-Sea has approximately 195 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Essex Street Car Park busiest?
Essex Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 185 of ~195 spaces in use.
When is Essex Street Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Essex Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 131 of ~195 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Essex Street Car Park?
Essex Street Car Park is a town centre car park, operated by Southend Council.