Northampton Lane Parking, Swansea

Q: "How many parking spaces does Northampton Lane have?"

"Northampton Lane in Swansea has approximately 84 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Northampton Lane?"

"Northampton Lane is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Northampton Lane busiest?"

"Northampton Lane tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Northampton Lane quietest?"

"The quietest period for Northampton Lane is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Northampton Lane?"

"Northampton Lane is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by City \u0026 County of Swansea."

84 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: SA1 5JN
Capacity: ~84 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: City & County of Swansea

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Northampton Lane, Swansea.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

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

About Northampton Lane

Northampton Lane sits in Swansea town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 84 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. City & County of Swansea operates this car park.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Northampton Lane is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 84 spaces, that is roughly 76 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 8 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 Swansea

With 17 car parks in Swansea, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Northampton Lane is full, Pell Street is about 250m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Northampton Lane have?

Northampton Lane in Swansea has approximately 84 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Northampton Lane?

Northampton Lane is a paid car park.

When is Northampton Lane busiest?

Northampton Lane tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Northampton Lane quietest?

The quietest period for Northampton Lane is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Northampton Lane?

Northampton Lane is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by City & County of Swansea.

Nearby Car Parks

Pell Street 294m away Orchard Street (NCP) 522m away Orchard Street 528m away Saint David's Carpark 653m away Salubrious Place 665m away

More car parks in Swansea

City Gates ~248 spaces Fforestfach Park and Ride ~648 spaces High Street Multi-Storey (Long Stay) ~346 spaces Landore Park & Ride ~529 spaces Pockett's Wharf Car Park ~64 spaces Royal Mail Depo Public Carpark ~36 spaces Singleton Hospital Car Park ~350 spaces Sketty Lane Car Park ~41 spaces

See all 17 car parks in Swansea →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0