🚗 St James Street Short-Stay Parking – The Complete BS16 9JB Guide
Convenient short-stay on-street parking at St James Place – low hourly rates, Blue Badge bays & free evenings, steps from shops, cafés & public transport.
🚗 Type: On-Street Pay-&-Display (Bristol City Council Zone BS16)
🕒 Operating Hours: 08:00–18:00 Monday–Saturday; free after 18:00, Sundays & bank holidays
🌟 Rating: 3.8/5 (local user feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 minutes | £0.60 | Minimum session 10 minutes |
| Up to 1 hour | £1.20 | |
| 1–2 hours | £2.40 | Maximum stay 2 hours |
| Blue Badge | Free | Up to 3 h with badge + clock |
| Return | No return | Within 1 h of session end |
• Payment: Pay & display at street machines (card/contactless) or via RingGo/JustPark apps (location code on signage).
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~15 marked on-street bays |
| Surface | Asphalt with bay markings |
| Lighting | Standard streetlights |
| Security | Regular council patrols; no CCTV |
| Height Limit | None |
♿ Accessibility
-
Blue Badge Bays: Any bay may be used free by badge holders (display badge + time clock).
-
Drop-off Zone: Informal pull-in where signage permits (max 10 min).
-
Kerb Access: Dropped kerbs and tactile paving at adjacent crossings.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
-
On-Site Charging: None
-
Nearest Chargers:
-
Filton Road Pod Point (4×7 kW) – 6 min walk
-
Great Stoke Park & Ride (Shell Recharge, 2×50 kW) – 10 min drive
-
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08–10 | 95 % | Commuters & local errands |
| Weekdays 12–14 | 60 % | Lunchtime shoppers & diners |
| Weekdays 16–18 | 85 % | Return commuters |
| Evenings/Sundays | 10 % | Free parking period |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 08:00 for best bay choice, or park after 18:00 through the next morning free of charge.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| St James Place Shops | 1 min | Grocers, pharmacy & cafés |
| Upton Festival Park & Ride | 5 min | Free shuttle to city centre |
| Stoke Gifford Village | 8 min | Pubs, convenience store & GP clinic |
| Filton Abbey Wood Station | 10 min | Overground & Bristol–Cardiff line |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
-
ATM: Sainsbury’s Local (St James Place) – 2 min walk
-
Pharmacy: St James Pharmacy – 1 min walk
-
Food & Drink:
-
The Williams Arms (pub, 3 min)
-
Café Mosaic (2 min)
-
-
Public Toilets: Inside community centre (5 min)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Park & Ride | 0.3 mi | £1.00/day | 24 h | Shuttle bus & EV charging |
| Filton Road On-Street Bays | 0.5 mi | £0.80/h (2 h max) | 2 h | Cheaper short-stay |
| Great Stoke P&R | 1.2 mi | £2.60/day | 24 h | Rapid EV chargers & large capacity |
⚠️ Important Notices
-
Enforcement: Patrols 08:00–18:00; overstays incur a Penalty Charge Notice
-
Return Rule: No return within 1 h to prevent bay-hopping
-
Payment Methods: Machines accept card or app-based payments only; no cash
📌 Expert Tips
-
Evening Visits: Park after 18:00 for free overnight stay; great for early-morning appointments.
-
Blue Badge Hack: Select “Blue Badge” in app to auto-validate free stay and avoid manual payments.
-
App Top-Up: Pre-load credit in RingGo/JustPark to quickly extend your session without queues.
🔮 Future Developments
-
2025: Bristol Council considering introducing 2 dedicated EV bays on St James Place.
-
2026: Proposal to install motion-sensor LED lighting for enhanced safety.
Own or work here?
Claim Now!
Claim Now!
