Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park Parking, Southend-on-Sea
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- SS1 2AY
- Capacity
- ~47 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- 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 | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 48 | 61 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 48 | 70 | 74 | 65 | 52 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 44 | 52 | 65 | 57 | 30 | 13 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.