Motoring info for Welwyn Garden City AL8

Fuel prices near AL8

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

1. ESSO 0.7 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
2. Morrisons 1.5 mi
   MFG Morrisons Welwyn Garden City, Black Fan Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 1FP

   Unleaded

   172.9p

   Diesel

   196.9p

   Super

   189.9p

   Directions
3. Asda 2.9 mi
   98 Town Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0JP

   Unleaded

   172.7p

   Diesel

   196.7p

   Directions
4. ESSO 4.9 mi
   MFG Bell Bar, Great North Road, Hatfield, AL9 6DB

   Unleaded

   172.9p

   Diesel

   199.9p

   Super

   195.9p

   Premium diesel

   219.9p

   Directions
5. ESSO 5.3 mi
   MFG Hertford, 133 Hertingfordbury Road, Hertford, SG14 1NL

   Unleaded

   176.9p

   Diesel

   199.9p

   Super

   195.9p

   Premium diesel

   219.9p

   Directions
6. Esso 5.4 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
7. Morrisons 5.6 mi
   MFG Morrisons St Albans, Hatfield Road, ST ALBANS, AL1 4LW

   Unleaded

   172.9p

   Diesel

   196.9p

   Super

   189.9p

   Directions
8. ESSO 5.7 mi
   LOWER LUTON ROAD, BATFORD, HARPENDEN, AL5 5AL

   Unleaded

   175.9p

   Diesel

   200.9p

   Super

   190.9p

   Premium diesel

   214.9p

   Directions
9. Asda 5.9 mi
   Gunnels Wood S/Stn, Arlington Business Park, Stevenage, SG1 2FS

   Unleaded

   176.9p

   Diesel

   199.9p

   Super

   195.9p

   Premium diesel

   218.9p

   Directions
10. Asda 5.9 mi
    Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage, SG2 8EH

    Unleaded

    173.9p

    Diesel

    197.9p

    Super

    192.9p

    Premium diesel

    216.9p

    Directions

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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 10 min ago

EV charging near AL8

38 public charging locations within 3 miles:

• 3 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
• 4 Rapid (25–99 kW)
• 30 Fast (7–22 kW)
• 1 Slow (under 7 kW)

1. Campus West Car Park, Welwyn Garden City 100.1 mi
   Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6BX
   Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point
   Blink Charging (UK) · Public - Pay At Location
   Directions
2. Campus West Car Park, Welwyn Garden City 60.2 mi
   Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6BX
   Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point
   Blink Charging (UK) · Public - Pay At Location
   Directions
3. Howardsgate0.2 mi
   Howardsgate, Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AL
   Fast · 7 kW 3-pin plug, Type 2 2 points
   BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
   Cost: £0.59/kWh; other tariffs available
   Directions
4. EV Waitrose - Welwyn Garden City0.3 mi
   Bridge Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AB
   Rapid · 60 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 3 points
   Shell Recharge Solutions (UK) · Public - Membership Required
   Directions
5. Oaklands College0.4 mi
   6 Digswell Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AH
   Slow · 3 kW 3-pin plug 2 points
   POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
   Directions
6. Waitrose Welwyn Garden City0.4 mi
   Off College Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6UN
   Fast · 7 kW Type 2 4 points
   BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
   Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only
   Directions
7. Osborn Way Long Stay0.4 mi
   4 Church Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6NE
   Fast · 12 kW Type 2 42 points
   APCOA Parking
   Directions
8. Broadwater Crescent, Welwyn Garden City 10.6 mi
   Broadwater Crescent, Welwyn Ga, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3TT
   Fast · 22 kW Type 2 2 points
   Blink Charging (UK) · Public - Pay At Location
   Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 4 hr ago

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Car parks near AL8

No public car parks found within 5 miles of AL8.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Welwyn Hatfield right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 10 min ago

Vehicle crime near AL8

In August 2026, police recorded 9 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of AL8, up from 4 in July.

• Jun 4
• Jul 4
• Aug 9

Reported most often on or near: Oaktree Garth (1), Gainswood (1), Broadwater Road (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 Welwyn Garden City (AL8)

About AL8

Area

Welwyn Garden City

Town

Welwyn Garden City

Council

Welwyn Hatfield

County

Hertfordshire

Country

England

Postcodes

425

Source: ONS Postcode Directory

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