West Street car park Parking, Sowerby Bridge
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
West Street car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 17 of 21 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at West Street car park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 16 of 21 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- HX6 3AN
- Capacity
- 21 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Calderdale Council
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- West Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Prices: 0.60GBP/hour
Nearby landmarks: The Loose Goose Inn (87m), Tesco (96m), EPS Hire (106m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 13 | 26 | 43 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 13 | 26 | 43 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 13 | 26 | 43 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 13 | 26 | 43 | 56 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 13 | 26 | 47 | 60 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 51 | 38 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 26 | 51 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 77 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 25 | 33 | 36 | 33 | 29 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About West Street car park
West Street car park sits in Sowerby Bridge town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. It has an estimated 21 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. Calderdale Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
West Street car park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 21 spaces, that is roughly 17 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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 Sowerby Bridge
With only 3 car parks in Sowerby Bridge, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable. Should you find West Street car park full, Tuel Lane car park (around 400m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near West Street car park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 shops, 4 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Loose Goose Inn (pub), about 87 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 201 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 163 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 West Street car park have?
West Street car park in Sowerby Bridge has 21 parking spaces.
Is parking free at West Street car park?
West Street car park is a paid car park.
When is West Street car park busiest?
West Street car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 17 of 21 spaces in use.
When is West Street car park quietest?
The best time to find a space at West Street car park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 16 of 21 spaces free.
What kind of car park is West Street car park?
West Street car park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Calderdale Council.