Birchley Street Car Park Parking, St Helens
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Birchley Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 431 of ~501 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Birchley Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 376 of ~501 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- WA10 1TG
- Capacity
- ~501 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Operator
- St. Helens MBC
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Central Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 5
Opening hours: 24/7
Nearby landmarks: St Helens Police Station (54m), YMCA (137m), St Helens Town Hall (192m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Birchley Street Car Park
As a town centre car park in St Helens, Birchley Street Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. This is a major parking facility with approximately 501 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. The car park is managed by St. Helens MBC.
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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Birchley Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 501 spaces, that is roughly 426 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 75 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 St Helens
St Helens has 7 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Birchley Street Car Park is busy. Ward Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Birchley Street Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops, 7 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is St Helens Police Station, about 54 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 277 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 5 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 116 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 Birchley Street Car Park have?
Birchley Street Car Park in St Helens has approximately 501 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Birchley Street Car Park busiest?
Birchley Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 431 of ~501 spaces in use.
When is Birchley Street Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Birchley Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 376 of ~501 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Birchley Street Car Park?
Birchley Street Car Park is a town centre car park, operated by St. Helens MBC.