Essex Street Car Park Parking, Whitstable
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CT5 4HP
- Capacity
- ~18 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Essex Street Car Park
Located in Whitstable, Essex Street Car Park is a car park open to the public. At roughly 18 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Essex Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 18 spaces, that is roughly 11 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 7 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 Whitstable
There are 11 car parks across Whitstable, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Essex Street Car Park is full, Shaftesbury Road is around 500m away and worth considering. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Essex Street Car Park have?
Essex Street Car Park in Whitstable has approximately 18 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Essex Street Car Park busiest?
Essex Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Essex Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Essex Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.