Central Area Parking, Sunderland

Q: "How many parking spaces does Central Area car park have?"

"Central Area car park in Sunderland has approximately 76 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is Central Area car park busiest?"

"Central Area car park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm."

Q: "When is Central Area car park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Central Area car park is typically Sundays."

Q: "What kind of car park is Central Area car park?"

"Central Area car park is a railway station car park."

76 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode: SR1 3DG
Capacity: ~76 spaces (estimated)
Type: Railway station

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

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

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

About Central Area car park

Central Area car park is located close to Sunderland railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. With around 76 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times.

When to Visit

Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. With 76 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Central Area car park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 76 spaces, that is roughly 61 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 15 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Sunderland

There are 22 car parks across Sunderland, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Central Area car park is full, South Street Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Central Area car park have?

Central Area car park in Sunderland has approximately 76 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Central Area car park busiest?

Central Area car park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Central Area car park quietest?

The quietest period for Central Area car park is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Central Area car park?

Central Area car park is a railway station car park.

Nearby Car Parks

South Street Car Park 56m away Prince Street Car Park 70m away St. Mary's Car Park 248m away Multistorey Entrance 251m away The Bridges 305m away

More car parks in Sunderland

Boughton Street Car Park ~56 spaces Car Park, Sunderland ~100 spaces Car Park, Sunderland ~200 spaces Charles Street Car Park ~37 spaces Commercial Vehicle Park ~100 spaces Harbour View Car Park ~185 spaces Kayll Road Car Park ~368 spaces Marine Walk Car Park ~71 spaces

See all 22 car parks in Sunderland →

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

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

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