Borough Road Parking, Wakefield

Q: "How many parking spaces does Borough Road have?"

"Borough Road in Wakefield has approximately 132 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Borough Road?"

"Borough Road is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Borough Road busiest?"

"Borough Road tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Borough Road quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Borough Road?"

"Borough Road is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Wakefield Council."

132 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: WF1 3AZ
Capacity: ~132 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Wakefield Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Borough Road, Wakefield.
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 Borough Road

Borough Road is a surface car park in Wakefield town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. There are around 132 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Wakefield 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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Borough Road is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 132 spaces, that is roughly 119 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 13 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 Wakefield

Wakefield has a good range of parking with 14 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Borough Road full, The Granary (around 300m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Borough Road have?

Borough Road in Wakefield has approximately 132 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Borough Road?

Borough Road is a paid car park.

When is Borough Road busiest?

Borough Road tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Borough Road quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Borough Road?

Borough Road is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Wakefield Council.

Nearby Car Parks

The Granary 308m away Carter Street 359m away The Ridings Multistorey 428m away Merchant Gate Multistorey 482m away Unity House 509m away

More car parks in Wakefield

Back Garden Street ~44 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

See all 14 car parks in Wakefield →

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