🚗 St Andrews Street Car Park – The Definitive Biggleswade SG18 Short-Stay Guide
Affordable town-centre parking on St Andrew’s Street – 82 bays, free evenings & Sundays, just a 3-minute stroll to shops, market square & rail station.
🚗 Type: Council-Operated Off-Street Short-Stay Car Park
🕒 Open:
• Mon–Sat 08:00 – 18:00 (Pay & Display)
• Sun & Bank Holidays – Free (no payment)
🌟 Rating: 4.1 / 5 (local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Up to 1 h: £1.00
Up to 2 h: £1.70
Up to 3 h: £2.40
Up to 4 h (Max Stay): £3.50
Over 4 h / Day Rate: £4.00
Blue Badge Holders: Free with badge displayed (use any bay)
Payment: Pay & Display machines (coins, card) or PayByPhone app (code 98765)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 82 white-lined bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 marked Blue Badge spaces |
| Surface | Smooth tarmac with clear markings |
| Lighting | LED perimeter floodlights |
| Security | CCTV coverage & occasional patrols |
| Height Limit | None (van- and minibus-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
Level, step-free access from pavement to bays
Wide access aisles at disabled bays
Nearest Adapted Parking: Sainsbury’s Car Park (0.2 mi; 6 Blue Badge bays)
Drop-Off Zone: Short single-yellow curb outside entrance (observe signage)
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Biggleswade Railway Station Car Park: 4× 7 kW chargers – 5 min walk
Sainsbury’s Car Park: 2× rapid DC chargers – 3 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 85 % | Commuters & early shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 65 % | Market & lunch visitors |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 40 % | Evening errands |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 95 % | Weekend shoppers & market |
| Sundays All Day | 20 % | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 09:00 on Saturdays to secure a bay for the weekly market.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade Market Square | 3 min | Weekly markets, cafés & shops |
| Biggleswade Railway Station | 5 min | Trains to London & Peterborough |
| High Street Boutiques | 2 min | Independent shops & eateries |
| Stratton Business Park Bus Stop | 1 min | Frequent local & regional services |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public toilets: Market Hall (2 min)
ATM: Lloyds (High Street, 3 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (Sainsbury’s, 4 min)
Food & Drink
The Old Bridge Café (1 min)
The Falcon Inn (2 min)
Costa Coffee (Station Approach, 5 min)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury’s Car Park | 0.2 mi | Free (2 h) then £1.20/h | 4 h max | In-store validation extends stay |
| Railway Station Car Park | 0.3 mi | £3.50/day | 24 h | EV charging & long-stay permits |
| Mead End Road On-Street Bays | 0.4 mi | £1.00/h | 4 h max | Evenings & Sundays free |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Mon–Sat 08:00–18:00 via CCTV & patrols; PCNs issued for non-payment or overstay
Event Days: Charter Fair (May) & Folk Festival (Aug) fill bays rapidly—consider alternatives
Maintenance: Annual line-marking & machine servicing (next: Sept 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
Blue Badge Hack: Display your badge to park free in any standard bay
Remote Top-Up: Use PayByPhone to extend sessions without rushing back
Bay Choice: Park nearer the western end for quickest exit onto London Road
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Proposal to install 2 EV charging bays under council’s Low-Emission Strategy
2026: Planned upgrade to digital pay-by-plate machines for faster in-&-out
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