The Leas Bays Parking, Southend-on-Sea
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
The Leas Bays is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 17 of ~29 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at The Leas Bays is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 22 of ~29 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SS0 8JB
- Capacity
- ~29 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Lane
- 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 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 48 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 35 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About The Leas Bays
The Leas Bays is a car park in Southend-on-Sea, available for general parking. With space for around 29 vehicles, it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. There is a charge for parking. Southend Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
The Leas Bays is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 29 spaces, that is roughly 16 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 13 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 offers over 35 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. The nearest alternative is Chalkwell Esplanade Bays, around 500m from here. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does The Leas Bays have?
The Leas Bays in Southend-on-Sea has approximately 29 parking spaces.
Is parking free at The Leas Bays?
The Leas Bays is a paid car park.
When is The Leas Bays busiest?
The Leas Bays is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 17 of ~29 spaces in use.
When is The Leas Bays quietest?
The best time to find a space at The Leas Bays is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 22 of ~29 spaces free.
What kind of car park is The Leas Bays?
The Leas Bays is a car park with lane parking, operated by Southend Council.