Quarter of drivers postpone journeys because of parking worries

Nearly a quarter of drivers in London either postpone or completely abandon making journeys in their cars because of worrying about parking.

The poll of 24,739 drivers found that Londoners worry the most about losing their spot with a third saying they are anxious about parking.

The AA, which commissioned the research, claimed the problem could be eased if councils review whether all their parking restrictions in residential areas are necessary.

AA president Edmund King believes rising house prices are making it harder to park as many people are living far away from where they work, meaning they have to own a car to commute.

In densely populated areas many single family houses have been converted into flats, leading to more cars needing to be parked in the same area.