UK private parking operators: the numbers
How the largest UK private parking operators compare on the figures that are a matter of public record: DVLA keeper-data enquiries (a proxy for charges issued), the share of independent appeals allowed against them, and how depreciated their enforcement equipment is per their Companies House accounts. Documented figures, each sourced — not a ranking of conduct.
| Operator | DVLA enquiries | YoY | Appeals allowed | Plant depreciated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ParkingEye | 2,300,360 (2024-25) | +3.1% | 24% (POPLA 2025) | 71% (FY) |
| Euro Car Parks | 1,733,493 (2024-25) | +5.8% | 16% (POPLA 2025) | 87% (FY) |
| UK Parking Control | 1,558,618 (2024-25) | +1.1% | 8% (POPLA 2025) | 52% (FY) |
| Horizon Parking | 1,177,195 (2024-25) | +13.6% | 13% (POPLA 2025) | 59% (FY) |
| Smart Parking | 1,054,387 (2024-25) | +18.1% | 40% (POPLA 2025) | 72% (FY) |
| Civil Enforcement | 1,047,921 (2024-25) | +26.8% | 8% (POPLA 2025) | — |
| National Car Parks | 960,855 (2024-25) | +8.4% | 29% (POPLA 2025) | 91% (FY) |
| APCOA Parking | 960,482 (2024-25) | +31% | 11% (POPLA 2025) | 91% (FY2024) |
| CP Plus | 685,124 (2024-25) | +24.6% | 14% (POPLA 2025) | 49% (FY) |
| Saba Park Services | 212,535 (2024-25) | +15.4% | 13% (POPLA 2025) | 67% (FY) |
| Excel Parking | 209,298 (2024-25) | +30.8% | — | 63% (FY) |
| Highview Parking | 69,602 (2024-25) | -54.5% | 8% (POPLA 2025) | — |
| MET Parking Services | — | — | 8% (POPLA 2025) | — |
| First Parking | — | — | 20% (POPLA 2025) | — |
DVLA enquiries: keeper-data (KADOE) releases to each operator, published by the DVLA — gov.uk. A proxy for charges issued, not a direct count.
Appeals allowed:the share of independent appeals decided in the motorist’s favour, per the named appeals service’s published figures. Blank where not separately reported.
Plant depreciated:accumulated depreciation on the operator’s equipment per its Companies House accounts. A financial observation, not a finding about any individual charge.