🚗 Bradbury Road Resident Car Park – The Complete Winsford Parking Guide
Bradbury Road resident parking – permit-only bays, secure barrier entry, free evenings & weekends.
🚗 Type: Private Resident-Only Car Park (Cheshire West & Chester Council permit scheme)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (barrier-controlled; permit swipe to enter/exit)
🌟 Rating: N/A (restricted access)
💰 Permits & Access
Eligibility: On-street permit holders for CW7 3HS postcode only
Permit Types & Fees:
Annual Resident Permit: £40/year per vehicle; unlimited access
Second Vehicle Permit: £60/year (subject to availability)
Visitor Permits: £0.50/day scratch cards available in books of 10 from Civic Headquarters
Enforcement:
Automated barrier with RFID reader for valid permits
CCTV-based ANPR enforcement; non-permit vehicles issued £70 PCN
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 35 bays |
| Reserved Bays | 5 disabled bays (free with Blue Badge display) |
| Visitor Bays | 3 bays allocated for daily scratch-card visitors |
| Surface | Level tarmac with high-visibility bay lining (2021 resurfacing) |
| Lighting | 6 LED bollard lights (10 lux average) |
| Barrier | Automated rise/barrier arm with intercom for guest override |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared bi-annually |
| Security | 4 CCTV cameras covering all approaches; 24/7 recording |
| Signage | Permit instructions & zone map at entrance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Disabled Bays: Five marked bays closest to barrier—free for Blue Badge holders
Drop-Off Zone: Short-term pull-in immediately before barrier for unloading
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to pavement both sides of exit lane
Pathways: Smooth 2 m-wide asphalt routes to Bradbury Road sidewalk
📅 Usage Patterns & Peak Times
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Mornings | 90 % | Residents departing for work |
| Weekday Evenings | 95 % | Residents returning home |
| Weekday Midday | 50 % | Visitor turnover |
| Weekends | 70 % | Lower resident movement |
| School Holidays | 60 % | Fewer resident comings/goings |
Pro Tip: Order visitor permit scratch cards in advance of events to ensure guest access without barrier delays.
🚶 Walkability & Local Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Bradbury Road Shops | 2 min | Convenience store & café |
| Winsford Town Centre | 12 min | Retail, banking & public amenities |
| Winsford Station | 15 min | Trains to Crewe & Manchester |
| Delamere Canal Path | 5 min | Scenic walk & cycle route |
⚠️ Important Notices & Policies
Barrier Hours: Always closed outside permitted entry—emergency entry via intercom
Overstay/No Permit: PCN £70 (discounted to £35 within 14 days) and possible wheel-lock
Scratch-Card Rules: Visitor permits must be displayed fully on dashboard before barrier exit
Maintenance: Barrier service monthly; surface swept weekly
📌 Resident Tips
Second-Car Planning: Secure your second-vehicle permit early—caps on total permits per road
Guest Access: Pre-register guest vehicles via council portal to avoid scratch-card use
EV Charging: Consider portable home charger; no on-site EV bays planned
Quiet Hours: Barrier remains closed 22:00–06:00; call intercom for emergency exits
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Upgrade to smart-permit ANPR system—eliminate RFID cards
2026: Feasibility for 4 visitor EV charge points under Cheshire West green initiative (ref: CWAC/PLN/2024/626)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 review scheduled for Mar 2026
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