Sainsbury's Car Park Parking, Walthamstow
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Sainsbury's Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 139 of ~178 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Sainsbury's Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 155 of ~178 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- E17 7JY
- Capacity
- ~178 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| 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 Sainsbury’s Car Park
Sainsbury’s Car Park is located close to Walthamstow railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. With approximately 178 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand.
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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Sainsbury’s Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 178 spaces, that is roughly 142 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 36 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 Walthamstow
Walthamstow has a good range of parking with 11 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Mission Grove Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 500m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Sainsbury's Car Park have?
Sainsbury's Car Park in Walthamstow has approximately 178 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Sainsbury's Car Park busiest?
Sainsbury's Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 139 of ~178 spaces in use.
When is Sainsbury's Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Sainsbury's Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 155 of ~178 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Sainsbury's Car Park?
Sainsbury's Car Park is a railway station car park.