Parking Near Snaresbrook Metro Station, Wanstead Park
Where Can I Park for Snaresbrook Metro Station?
The former station car park has closed ahead of construction, and a reported 22 spaces remain for commuters, including four existing Blue Badge spaces. Nearby private options include a secure covered garage 213 yd away for £150 a month and a secure garage in E11 252 yd away for £60 a week. Hourly parking starts at £0.80 an hour 0.4 mi away.
- Address
- 4 Sylvan Road
- Closest listed space
- Secure Covered Garage in London - £150/month, 213 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Snaresbrook tube station, 0 yd (1 min walk)
Parking Near Wanstead Park
A metro train at an underground platform Photo: Pexels / Wolfgang Weiser
Station Parking on Sylvan Road
Snaresbrook Metro Station is at 4 Sylvan Road in Snaresbrook, near Wanstead Park. Transport for London lists facilities including WiFi, gates, toilets, a waiting room, payphones and ticket halls, but it does not list a station car park (tfl.gov.uk).
The former station car park has closed ahead of construction of two blocks of flats on part of the site (swvg.co.uk). A report says almost 100 parking bays were due to be removed, leaving 22 spaces for commuters, including four existing Blue Badge spaces (guardian-series.co.uk).
Parking Controls Around Snaresbrook Station
The station entrance is on Sylvan Road, and the surrounding streets form a residential area in Snaresbrook near Wanstead Park. The closure of the station car park means drivers looking for a space need to distinguish between station land and roadside parking.
Local parking controls, including any resident permits, waiting restrictions or time limits, apply according to the signs and markings on each street. The published transport information identifies the station facilities and the car-park closure, but does not provide a street-by-street schedule of restrictions or enforcement hours.
Commuter Parking for the Station Journey
The station car park closure is particularly relevant for commuters who previously relied on a space beside the railway. The reported reduction leaves 22 commuter spaces, including four Blue Badge spaces (guardian-series.co.uk), so remaining capacity is limited compared with the former arrangement.
There is no station season-ticket, daily-ticket or pre-booking information in the published station listing. Drivers seeking a predictable weekday option can instead use a nearby private space, with monthly and weekly choices listed close to the station.
Parksy Spaces Near Snaresbrook
Parksy lists a secure covered garage 213 yd away for £150 a month and a secure garage in E11 252 yd away for £60 a week. These enclosed options suit commuters who need regular parking near the station rather than a short casual stop.
Hourly spaces include parking near the Anti-Ageing Clinic in South Woodford, 310 yd away, at £2.70 an hour, and a space at The Galleon in E11, 0.3 mi away, at £1.50 an hour. A further space at the Chiswick Hotel in South Woodford is 0.4 mi away and costs £0.80 an hour, making it the lowest-priced hourly option listed.
Tube and Bus Connections From Snaresbrook
Snaresbrook tube station is the nearest station, at 0 yd from the listed location and a 1-minute walk. The station is therefore practical for drivers who leave a car in a nearby private space and continue by Tube.
Moovit identifies Leytonstone as the nearest Tube station to the station car-park site, at a 27-minute walk (moovitapp.com). The same transport result covers bus connections to the car-park site, while the station car-park report records the former commuter parking arrangement and its reduction (guardian-series.co.uk).
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Snaresbrook Metro Station?
The former station car park has closed ahead of construction, and a reported 22 spaces remain for commuters, including four existing Blue Badge spaces. Nearby private options include a secure covered garage 213 yd away for £150 a month and a secure garage in E11 252 yd away for £60 a week. Hourly parking starts at £0.80 an hour 0.4 mi away.
Is There a Car Park at Snaresbrook Metro Station?
The former station car park has closed ahead of construction of two blocks of flats on part of the site. A report says almost 100 parking bays were due to be removed, leaving 22 spaces for commuters, including four existing Blue Badge spaces. Transport for London does not list a station car park among the facilities.
What Parking Controls Apply Near the Station?
The station entrance is on Sylvan Road, in a residential area near Wanstead Park. Drivers need to distinguish station land from roadside parking. Resident permits, waiting restrictions and time limits apply according to the signs and markings on each street, while no street-by-street schedule of restrictions or enforcement hours is provided.
What Is the Best Regular Parking Option for Commuters?
Nearby private spaces offer monthly and weekly choices for drivers seeking a predictable weekday option. A secure covered garage is 213 yd away for £150 a month, while a secure garage in E11 is 252 yd away for £60 a week. These enclosed options suit commuters needing regular parking rather than a short casual stop.
What Hourly Parking Is Available Nearby?
Hourly options include parking near the Anti-Ageing Clinic in South Woodford, 310 yd away, at £2.70 an hour, and a space at The Galleon in E11, 0.3 mi away, at £1.50 an hour. A further space at the Chiswick Hotel in South Woodford is 0.4 mi away at £0.80 an hour.
Can I Continue by Tube After Parking Nearby?
Snaresbrook tube station is 0 yd from the listed location and a 1-minute walk, so drivers can leave a car in a nearby private space and continue by Tube. Moovit identifies Leytonstone as the nearest Tube station to the station car-park site, at a 27-minute walk. Bus connections to the site are also covered.
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