Short Street Car Park Parking, Southend-on-Sea
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Short Street Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 85% full — roughly 72 of ~85 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Short Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 73 of ~85 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SS2 5BS
- Capacity
- ~85 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- 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 | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Short Street Car Park
Short Street Car Park is located close to Southend-on-Sea railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. The car park has approximately 85 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. Southend Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. With 85 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Short Street Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 85 spaces, that is roughly 72 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 13 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
With more than 35 car parks in Southend-on-Sea, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. Car Park (way/50831155) is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Short Street Car Park have?
Short Street Car Park in Southend-on-Sea has approximately 85 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Short Street Car Park busiest?
Short Street Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 85% full — roughly 72 of ~85 spaces in use.
When is Short Street Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Short Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 73 of ~85 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Short Street Car Park?
Short Street Car Park is a railway station car park, operated by Southend Council.