Back Garden Street Parking, Wakefield

Q: "How many parking spaces does Back Garden Street have?"

"Back Garden Street in Wakefield has approximately 44 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Back Garden Street?"

"Back Garden Street is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Back Garden Street busiest?"

"Back Garden Street is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 34 of ~44 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Back Garden Street quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Back Garden Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 38 of ~44 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Back Garden Street?"

"Back Garden Street is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Wakefield Conucil."

44 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Back Garden Street is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 34 of ~44 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Back Garden Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 38 of ~44 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: WF1 1EW
Capacity: ~44 spaces
Type: Railway station
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Wakefield Conucil

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Back Garden Street, Wakefield.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Tue	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Wed	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Thu	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Fri	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	46	55	68	59	32	14	5
Sat	5	9	18	23	27	32	32	27	27	23	18	14	9	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	9	14	18	18	18	14	14	9	9	5	5	0	0	0

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

About Back Garden Street

Back Garden Street is located close to Wakefield railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. The car park has approximately 44 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. Wakefield Conucil operates this car park.

When to Visit

Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Mondays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Back Garden Street is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 44 spaces, that is roughly 35 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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 Wakefield

With 14 car parks in Wakefield, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find Back Garden Street full, Unity House (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Back Garden Street have?

Back Garden Street in Wakefield has approximately 44 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Back Garden Street?

Back Garden Street is a paid car park.

When is Back Garden Street busiest?

Back Garden Street is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 34 of ~44 spaces in use.

When is Back Garden Street quietest?

The best time to find a space at Back Garden Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 38 of ~44 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Back Garden Street?

Back Garden Street is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Wakefield Conucil.

Nearby Car Parks

Unity House 149m away Carter Street 260m away The Granary 309m away The Ridings Multistorey 393m away Merchant Gate Multistorey 400m away

More car parks in Wakefield

Borough Road ~132 spaces Green Car Park ~176 spaces Hepworth Gallery Car Park ~106 spaces Pugneys Country Park ~250 spaces Thornhill Street ~48 spaces Turton Street ~33 spaces Upper Warrengate ~44 spaces Waterfront Car Park ~172 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Tue	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Wed	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Thu	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Fri	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	46	55	68	59	32	14	5
Sat	5	9	18	23	27	32	32	27	27	23	18	14	9	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	9	14	18	18	18	14	14	9	9	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Tue	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Wed	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Thu	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Fri	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	46	55	68	59	32	14	5
Sat	5	9	18	23	27	32	32	27	27	23	18	14	9	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	9	14	18	18	18	14	14	9	9	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Tue	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Wed	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Thu	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	41	50	64	55	27	9	5
Fri	18	50	73	78	68	55	46	41	36	46	55	68	59	32	14	5
Sat	5	9	18	23	27	32	32	27	27	23	18	14	9	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	9	14	18	18	18	14	14	9	9	5	5	0	0	0