South Parade Car Park Parking, Sutton Coldfield
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- B72 1RD
- Capacity
- ~104 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Birmingham City Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 55 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 27 | 55 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About South Parade Car Park
As a town centre car park in Sutton Coldfield, South Parade Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. There are around 104 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Birmingham City Council.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. With 104 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
South Parade Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 104 spaces, that is roughly 88 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 16 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 Sutton Coldfield
Sutton Coldfield has a good range of parking with 11 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Lower Reddicroft is the nearest alternative at around 600m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does South Parade Car Park have?
South Parade Car Park in Sutton Coldfield has approximately 104 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at South Parade Car Park?
South Parade Car Park is a paid car park.
When is South Parade Car Park busiest?
South Parade Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is South Parade Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for South Parade Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is South Parade Car Park?
South Parade Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Birmingham City Council.