47 total spaces
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode
SS1 2AY
Capacity
~47 spaces
Type
Railway station
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid
Operator
Southend Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park, Southend-on-Sea.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon174870746552443935394861522694
Tue174870746552443935394861522694
Wed174870746552443935394861522694
Thu174870746552443935394861522694
Fri1748707465524439354452655730134
Sat49172226303026262217139400
Sun4491317171713139944000

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

About Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park

Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park is located close to Southend-on-Sea railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. With around 47 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 here is paid. The car park is managed by Southend 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. With 47 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 47 spaces, that is roughly 35 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 12 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 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. The nearest alternative is Rivieria Drive, about 150m from here. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park have?

Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park in Southend-on-Sea has approximately 47 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park?

Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park busiest?

Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park?

Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Southend Council.

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