York Road Parking, Southend-on-Sea
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- SS1 2BD
- Capacity
- ~93 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 | 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 York Road
York Road is a surface car park near Southend-on-Sea railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. It provides roughly 93 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. Southend Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Mondays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
York Road is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 93 spaces, that is roughly 79 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 14 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 Tylers Avenue, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does York Road have?
York Road in Southend-on-Sea has approximately 93 parking spaces.
Is parking free at York Road?
York Road is a paid car park.
When is York Road busiest?
York Road tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is York Road quietest?
The quietest period for York Road is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is York Road?
York Road is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Southend Council.