Sainsbury's Parking, Strathaven
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Sainsbury's is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 187 of ~218 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Sainsbury's is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 164 of ~218 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- ML10 6BA
- Capacity
- ~218 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
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 Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s sits in Strathaven town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With approximately 218 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand.
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 218 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Sainsbury’s is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 218 spaces, that is roughly 185 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 33 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 Strathaven
There are 4 car parks across Strathaven, so you have options if your first choice is full.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Sainsbury's have?
Sainsbury's in Strathaven has approximately 218 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Sainsbury's busiest?
Sainsbury's is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 187 of ~218 spaces in use.
When is Sainsbury's quietest?
The best time to find a space at Sainsbury's is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 164 of ~218 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Sainsbury's?
Sainsbury's is a town centre car park.