Forest Hill Station Carpark Parking, Sydenham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- SE23 3HB
- Capacity
- ~36 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 23 | 8 | 4 |
| Tue | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 23 | 8 | 4 |
| Wed | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 23 | 8 | 4 |
| Thu | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 23 | 8 | 4 |
| Fri | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 39 | 47 | 59 | 51 | 27 | 12 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Forest Hill Station Carpark
Forest Hill Station Carpark is located close to Sydenham railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. With around 36 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. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
Commuter demand drives the patterns here. Monday to Friday, expect the car park to be busy from around 7am as people catch morning trains. By mid-morning most spaces are taken for the day. If you’re travelling at the weekend, parking is much easier to find. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Mondays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Forest Hill Station Carpark is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 36 spaces, that is roughly 23 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 13 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 Sydenham
With 6 car parks in Sydenham, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Forest Hill Station Carpark full, Perry Vale Car Park (about 150m away) is the closest option.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Forest Hill Station Carpark have?
Forest Hill Station Carpark in Sydenham has approximately 36 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Forest Hill Station Carpark?
Forest Hill Station Carpark is a paid car park.
When is Forest Hill Station Carpark busiest?
Forest Hill Station Carpark tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Forest Hill Station Carpark quietest?
The quietest period for Forest Hill Station Carpark is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Forest Hill Station Carpark?
Forest Hill Station Carpark is a railway station car park with surface parking.