Southgate Parking, Stevenage — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Southgate Car Park have?"

"Southgate Car Park in Stevenage has approximately 177 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is Southgate Car Park busiest?"

"Southgate Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Southgate Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Southgate Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Southgate Car Park?"

"Southgate Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking."

177 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: SG1 1EN
Capacity: ~177 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Southgate Car Park, Stevenage.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Southgate Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Stevenage’s main streets, Southgate Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. There are around 177 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. With 177 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Southgate Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 177 spaces, that is roughly 159 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 18 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 Stevenage

Stevenage has 8 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Southgate Car Park is busy. If Southgate Car Park is full, St George’s Car Park is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Southgate Car Park have?

Southgate Car Park in Stevenage has approximately 177 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Southgate Car Park busiest?

Southgate Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Southgate Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Southgate Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Southgate Car Park?

Southgate Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

St George's Car Park 154m away Westgate Shopping Centre 335m away Stevenage Station South Car Park 427m away Forum Car Park 477m away Stevenage Station North Car Park 540m away

More car parks in Stevenage

Car Park, Stevenage ~110 spaces Fairlands Upper Site parking ~36 spaces

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0