Portway Car Park Parking, Wantage
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- OX12 9BX
- Capacity
- ~142 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Operator
- Vale of White Horse District Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Portway Car Park
As a town centre car park in Wantage, Portway Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. There are around 142 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. Vale of White Horse District Council operates this car park.
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
Portway Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 142 spaces, that is roughly 121 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 21 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 Wantage
There are 7 car parks across Wantage, so you have options if your first choice is full. Waitrose Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 300m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Portway Car Park have?
Portway Car Park in Wantage has approximately 142 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Portway Car Park busiest?
Portway Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Portway Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Portway Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Portway Car Park?
Portway Car Park is a town centre car park, operated by Vale of White Horse District Council.