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Motoring info for Harpenden AL5

St Albans, Hertfordshire, England

Cheapest unleaded 166.9p Esso · 7.4 miCheapest diesel 187.7p Asda · 9.5 mi
Nearest forecourt0.8 miESSO Nearest EV charger0.1 miFast · 7 kW Nearest car park–None within 5 mi Weather warnings0None in force

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) within 10 miles of Harpenden (AL5) is 166.9p at Esso, MFG Apsley, 14 London Road, Hemel Hempstead – 6.7p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 187.7p at Asda (9.5 mi away). There are no Met Office weather warnings for St Albans right now.

Fuel prices near AL5

Within 10 miles, nearest first. UK averages: unleaded 173.6p, diesel 199.6p.

  1. ESSO 0.8 mi
    LOWER LUTON ROAD, BATFORD, HARPENDEN, AL5 5AL
    Unleaded
    175.9p
    Diesel
    200.9p
    Super
    190.9p
    Premium diesel
    214.9p
    Directions
  2. Esso 3.6 mi
    MFG King William, 2 Beech Road, St Albans, AL3 5AS
    Unleaded
    172.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  3. Morrisons 4.7 mi
    MFG Morrisons St Albans, Hatfield Road, ST ALBANS, AL1 4LW
    Unleaded
    172.9p
    Diesel
    196.9p
    Super
    189.9p
    Directions
  4. Asda 4.8 mi
    London Road, St Albans, AL1 1LP
    Unleaded
    177.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    196.9p
    Premium diesel
    218.9p
    Directions
  5. Asda 4.9 mi
    Redbourn Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7BA
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    198.9p
    Directions
  6. Asda 5.1 mi
    Wigmore Hall Shopping Centre, Luton, LU2 9TA
    Unleaded
    170.9p
    Diesel
    194.9p
    Directions
  7. Asda 5.6 mi
    33 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1BN
    Unleaded
    175.9p
    Diesel
    203.9p
    Super
    194.9p
    Premium diesel
    222.9p
    Directions
  8. Esso 5.9 mi
    MFG Everest Way, Adeyfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5EB
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  9. Asda 6.5 mi
    98 Town Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0JP
    Unleaded
    172.7p
    Diesel
    196.7p
    Directions
  10. ESSO 6.8 mi
    MFG Eastbridge, Bridge Road East, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1LE
    Unleaded
    174.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions

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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 12 min ago

EV charging near AL5

43 public charging locations within 5 miles:

  • 1 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
  • 6 Rapid (25–99 kW)
  • 32 Fast (7–22 kW)
  • 4 Slow (under 7 kW)
  1. Bowers Way Car Park0.1 mi
    Bowers Way, Harpenden, AL5 4HX
    Fast · 7 kW 3-pin plug, Type 2 1 point
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.59/kWh; other tariffs available
    Directions
  2. Harpenden Leisure Centre 10.3 mi
    Harpenden Leisure Centre, Harpenden, AL5 2HU
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    Blink Charging (UK) · Public - Pay At Location
    Directions
  3. Warren Weir Lakeside Venue2.9 mi
    Warren Weir Lakeside Venue, LU1 3TQ
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only
    Directions
  4. Harvester Flamstead3.0 mi
    A5183, Flamstead, AL3 8HT
    Rapid · 50 kW CHAdeMO, Type 2 1 point
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.79/kWh; other tariffs available
    Directions
  5. The Club House3.1 mi
    Warren Drive, Pepperstock, LU1 3TQ
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only
    Directions
  6. St Albans Car Clinic3.2 mi
    Unit 5, 6 The Gryphon Industrial Park, AL3 6XZ
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.79/kWh
    Directions
  7. Unit 4B Pexhurst Property3.3 mi
    Porterswood, St Albans, AL3 6PA
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point
    Monta · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: £0.39/kWh
    Directions
  8. The Mansion House3.4 mi
    The Luton Drive, Luton, LU1 3TQ
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only
    Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 2 hr ago

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Car parks near AL5

No public car parks found within 5 miles of AL5.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for St Albans right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 12 min ago

Vehicle crime near AL5

In August 2026, police recorded 9 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of AL5, up from 4 in July.

  • Jun 3
  • Jul 4
  • Aug 9

Reported most often on or near: Lea Business Park (1), Southdown Road (1), Park Rise (1).

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference. Locations are approximate to protect privacy.

Source: police.uk (Open Government Licence) · latest published month: August 2026

Quick answers about Harpenden (AL5)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Harpenden (AL5) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Harpenden (AL5) is 166.9p a litre at Esso, MFG Apsley, 14 London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9SP, 7.4 mi away – 6.7p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Harpenden (AL5) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Harpenden (AL5) is 187.7p a litre at Asda, Odhams Industrial Estate, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 7RT, 9.5 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 29 forecourts within 10 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Harpenden (AL5)?

There are 43 public EV charging locations within 5 miles of Harpenden (AL5), including 7 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Bowers Way Car Park, 0.1 mi away, charging at up to 7 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Harpenden (AL5)?

Police recorded 9 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Harpenden (AL5) in August 2026, compared with 4 in July 2026. Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference (police.uk).

Are there any weather warnings for driving in Harpenden (AL5)?

No – on 25 Oct there are no Met Office weather warnings in force for St Albans.

About AL5

Area
Harpenden
Council
St Albans
Country
England
Postcodes
1,058

Source: ONS Postcode Directory

Motoring news

Source: GOV.UK – DVLA, DVSA, OZEV, National Highways and Department for Transport (Open Government Licence)

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