Ipswich Street Car Park Parking, Stowmarket
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- IP14 1BG
- Capacity
- ~85 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Mid Suffolk District Council
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 Ipswich Street Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Stowmarket’s main streets, Ipswich Street Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. The car park has approximately 85 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. It is operated by Mid Suffolk District Council.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With 85 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Ipswich Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 85 spaces, that is roughly 72 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 Stowmarket
With 7 car parks in Stowmarket, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. If Ipswich Street Car Park is full, Milton Road Car Park is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Ipswich Street Car Park have?
Ipswich Street Car Park in Stowmarket has approximately 85 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Ipswich Street Car Park busiest?
Ipswich Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Ipswich Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Ipswich Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Ipswich Street Car Park?
Ipswich Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Mid Suffolk District Council.