Hill Street Car Park Parking, Swadlincote
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Hill Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 18 of 21 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Hill Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 16 of 21 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DE11 8HW
- Capacity
- 21 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- South Derbyshire District Council
- Blue badge bays
- 2
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Hill Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 3
Nearby landmarks: Hill Street Baptist Church (15m), Steph's Salon (62m), Nomad Tattoo & Retail (90m)
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 Hill Street Car Park
Located in the heart of Swadlincote, Hill Street Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. It has an estimated 21 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is no charge for parking here. South Derbyshire District Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. With only 21 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
Hill Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 21 spaces, that is roughly 18 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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 Swadlincote
There are 7 car parks across Swadlincote, so you have options if your first choice is full. The nearest alternative is East End Car Park, about 150m from here. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Hill Street Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 16 shops, 9 places to eat or drink and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Hill Street Baptist Church (place of worship), about 15 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 251 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 3 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 165 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Hill Street Car Park have?
Hill Street Car Park in Swadlincote has 21 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Hill Street Car Park?
Parking at Hill Street Car Park is free of charge.
When is Hill Street Car Park busiest?
Hill Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 18 of 21 spaces in use.
When is Hill Street Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Hill Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 16 of 21 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Hill Street Car Park?
Hill Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by South Derbyshire District Council.