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
- Nearest road
- The Leas
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: Toulouse (266m), The Bay (285m), Crowstone Preparatory School (373m)
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.
What’s near The Leas Bays
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 place to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Toulouse (restaurant), about 266 metres away. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 183 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does The Leas Bays have?
The Leas Bays in Southend-on-Sea has 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.