Where the van can actually work
Parking for a man-and-van move is not just about finding a space nearby. In Ashington, the useful question is whether the van can stay in a legal, workable position long enough to keep loading efficient. free parking is more common than in central Newcastle, but rear access, school traffic and short kerb sections near parades still affect where a van can load cleanly.
If the only realistic stop is further away, every trip becomes slower.
Why a fallback matters
Even where streets look easier than the city centre, move-day conditions can change fast. A backup stopping option helps when the preferred bay is occupied, blocked or time-limited.
That is especially important on smaller jobs where repeated short carries quietly eat into the schedule.