Upper Warrengate Parking, Wakefield

44 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Upper Warrengate is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 40 of 44 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Upper Warrengate is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 30 of 44 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: WF1 4JZ
Capacity: 44 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Wakefield Council
Blue badge bays: 2
Surface: Asphalt
Nearest road: Grantley Street
Other car parks within 500m: 8

Prices: 0.50 GBP

Nearby landmarks: The Mount Dental Practice (49m), Warrengate Medical Centre (52m), Freshco Halal Superstore (73m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Upper Warrengate, 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 Upper Warrengate

Upper Warrengate sits in Wakefield town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. 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. Parking here is paid. Wakefield 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 44 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Upper Warrengate is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 44 spaces, that is roughly 40 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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. If Upper Warrengate is full, Turton Street is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Upper Warrengate

Within a 500-metre walk there are 17 shops, 13 places to eat or drink and 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Mount Dental Practice, about 49 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 171 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 8 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 108 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 Upper Warrengate have?

Upper Warrengate in Wakefield has 44 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Upper Warrengate?

Upper Warrengate is a paid car park.

When is Upper Warrengate busiest?

Upper Warrengate is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 40 of 44 spaces in use.

When is Upper Warrengate quietest?

The best time to find a space at Upper Warrengate is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 30 of 44 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Upper Warrengate?

Upper Warrengate is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Wakefield Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Turton Street 181m away Green Car Park 311m away Thornhill Street 364m away The Ridings Multistorey 494m away Borough Road 614m away

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Back Garden Street 44 spaces Carter Street 84 spaces Hepworth Gallery Car Park ~106 spaces Merchant Gate Multistorey 1196 spaces Pugneys Country Park 250 spaces The Granary 46 spaces Unity House 61 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
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