West Car Park Parking, Sunderland
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- SR6 0AN
- Capacity
- ~469 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- First Parking
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About West Car Park
Located in Sunderland, West Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. This is a major parking facility with approximately 469 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. First Parking operates this car park.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
West Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 469 spaces, that is roughly 281 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 188 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 Sunderland
Sunderland has a good range of parking with 22 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is University of Sunderland (St Peter’s; East Car Park), about 250m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does West Car Park have?
West Car Park in Sunderland has approximately 469 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at West Car Park?
West Car Park is a paid car park.
When is West Car Park busiest?
West Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is West Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for West Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is West Car Park?
West Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by First Parking.