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Motoring info for Birmingham B42

Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Cheapest unleaded 165.9p Morrisons · 4.5 miCheapest diesel 196.9p Morrisons · 4.5 mi
Nearest forecourt1.2 miAsda Nearest EV charger0.3 miFast · 22 kW Nearest car park–None within 5 mi Weather warnings0None in force

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) within 5 miles of Birmingham (B42) is 165.9p at Morrisons, MFG Morrisons Tynemouth, Preston North Road/Jack Reid Road, NORTH SHIELDS – 7.7p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 196.9p at Morrisons (4.5 mi away). There are no Met Office weather warnings for Birmingham right now.

Fuel prices near B42

Within 5 miles, nearest first. UK averages: unleaded 173.6p, diesel 199.6p.

  1. Asda 1.2 mi
    6 Old Horns Crescent, Birmingham, B43 7HA
    Unleaded
    172.9p
    Diesel
    197.9p
    Directions
  2. Esso 1.6 mi
    MFG Great Barr, 76 Birmingham Road, Great Barr, B43 6NT
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  3. Valero 2.4 mi
    MFG Handsworth, 9 Holyhead Road, Handsworth / Birmingham, B21 0LA
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    198.9p
    Super
    189.9p
    Directions
  4. ESSO 2.7 mi
    MFG Expressway, Lichfield Road, Aston Birmingham, B6 7SS
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  5. Valero 2.7 mi
    MFG New John Street, New John Street West, Hockley / Birmingham, B19 3TZ
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    197.9p
    Super
    189.9p
    Premium diesel
    215.9p
    Directions
  6. Asda 2.8 mi
    Powick Road, Birmingham, B23 7PG
    Unleaded
    175.9p
    Diesel
    203.9p
    Super
    194.9p
    Premium diesel
    222.9p
    Directions
  7. JET 2.8 mi
    Icknield Street, Birmingham, B18 5AU
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    197.9p
    Super
    192.9p
    Premium diesel
    218.9p
    Directions
  8. Esso 2.9 mi
    MFG Sixways, Gravely Hill North, Birmingham, B23 6BJ
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  9. Asda 3.2 mi
    305 Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 7DT
    Unleaded
    174.9p
    Diesel
    202.9p
    Super
    193.9p
    Premium diesel
    221.9p
    Directions
  10. ESSO 3.5 mi
    Sutton Road, BIRMINGHAM, B23 5TW
    Unleaded
    175.9p
    Diesel
    200.9p
    Super
    190.9p
    Directions

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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 13 min ago

EV charging near B42

13 public charging locations within 3 miles:

  • 3 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
  • 6 Rapid (25–99 kW)
  • 4 Fast (7–22 kW)
  1. Beeches Pub0.3 mi
    Thornbridge Avenue, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 2AE
    Fast · 22 kW Type 2 4 points
    ChargePoint · Public - Membership Required
    Directions
  2. Lidl-Hamstead0.8 mi
    Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1DT
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 12 points
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.40/kWh
    Directions
  3. Golden Hind0.9 mi
    Golden Hind, Kingstanding Road, B44 8JR
    Rapid · 75 kW CCS, CHAdeMO 2 points
    Osprey Charging · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: £0.79/kWh
    Directions
  4. MFG BP Great Barr1.5 mi
    Birmingham Road, Birmingham, B43 6NT
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 1 point
    The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £1.00 + £0.30/kWh
    Directions
  5. BP Great Barr1.6 mi
    76 Birmingham Road, Birmingham, B43 6NT
    Rapid · 50 kW CHAdeMO, Type 2 3 points
    The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ) · Public - Pay At Location
    Directions
  6. Tesco Superstore-Aston Lane1.7 mi
    Aston Lane, Aston, B6 6QR
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 4 points
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.49/kWh
    Directions
  7. BCFA BCFA2.2 mi
    Ray Hall Ln, Birmingham, B43 6JE
    Fast · 22 kW Type 2 2 points
    ChargePoint
    Directions
  8. MFG BP Handsworth2.4 mi
    9 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 0LA
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 1 point
    The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ) · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: £1.00+£0.30 / kWh. £10.00 overstay after 65 mins
    Directions

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

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Car parks near B42

No public car parks found within 5 miles of B42.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Birmingham right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 13 min ago

Vehicle crime near B42

In August 2026, police recorded 16 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of B42, down from 24 in July.

  • Jun 12
  • Jul 24
  • Aug 16

Reported most often on or near: Bescot Croft (2), The Rise (2), Lymedene Road (2).

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 Birmingham (B42)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Birmingham (B42) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Birmingham (B42) is 165.9p a litre at Morrisons, MFG Morrisons Tynemouth, Preston North Road/Jack Reid Road, NORTH SHIELDS, NE29 9JE, 4.5 mi away – 7.7p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Birmingham (B42) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Birmingham (B42) is 196.9p a litre at Morrisons, MFG Morrisons Tynemouth, Preston North Road/Jack Reid Road, NORTH SHIELDS, NE29 9JE, 4.5 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 24 forecourts within 5 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Birmingham (B42)?

There are 13 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Birmingham (B42), including 9 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Beeches Pub, 0.3 mi away, charging at up to 22 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Birmingham (B42)?

Police recorded 16 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Birmingham (B42) in August 2026, compared with 24 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 Birmingham (B42)?

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

About B42

Area
Birmingham
Council
Birmingham
Country
England
Postcodes
436

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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