Waitrose Car Park Parking, Wantage
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Waitrose Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 101 of ~125 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Waitrose Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 86 of ~125 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- OX12 7AA
- Capacity
- ~125 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Supermarket
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 22 | 40 | 54 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 32 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 22 | 40 | 54 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 32 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 22 | 40 | 54 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 32 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 22 | 40 | 54 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 32 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 22 | 40 | 58 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 50 | 50 | 58 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 14 | 32 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 58 | 50 | 40 | 27 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 34 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 38 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Waitrose Car Park
Attached to a supermarket in Wantage, Waitrose Car Park offers parking for shoppers — typically with a maximum stay of 2-3 hours. At roughly 125 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand.
When to Visit
Supermarket car parks are busiest on Saturdays, when the weekly shop brings everyone out at once. Late mornings around 11am tend to be the peak. For a calmer experience, try early mornings before 9am or weekday evenings when the store is quieter. With 125 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Waitrose Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 125 spaces, that is roughly 100 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 25 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
With 7 car parks in Wantage, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Waitrose Car Park full, Limborough Road Car Park (about 200m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Waitrose Car Park have?
Waitrose Car Park in Wantage has approximately 125 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Waitrose Car Park busiest?
Waitrose Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 101 of ~125 spaces in use.
When is Waitrose Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Waitrose Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 86 of ~125 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Waitrose Car Park?
Waitrose Car Park is a supermarket car park.