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Motoring info for Cambridge CB5

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Cheapest unleaded 172.9p BP · 1.9 miCheapest diesel 199.9p BP · 5.7 mi
Nearest forecourt0.9 miBP Nearest EV charger0.3 miRapid · 50 kW Nearest car park–None within 5 mi Weather warnings0None in force

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) within 10 miles of Cambridge (CB5) is 172.9p at BP, MFG Orchard, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge – 0.7p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 199.9p at BP (5.7 mi away). There are no Met Office weather warnings for Cambridge right now.

Fuel prices near CB5

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

  1. BP 0.9 mi
    MFG Cambridge, 2 Elizabeth Way, Cambridge, CB4 1DF
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  2. BP 1.9 mi
    MFG Orchard, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 8EA
    Unleaded
    172.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  3. ESSO 2.0 mi
    MFG City, Histon Road, Cambridge, CB4 3JD
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  4. BP 5.5 mi
    MFG Waterbeach, A10 Ely Road, Waterbeach, CB25 9PQ
    Unleaded
    175.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  5. BP 5.7 mi
    MFG Harston, 123 High St, Harston, CB22 7QB
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  6. BP 8.1 mi
    MFG Aerodrome, Royston Road, Duxford, CB22 4QH
    Unleaded
    172.9p
    Diesel
    202.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  7. Asda 8.5 mi
    Ness Road, Cambridge, CB25 0AA
    Unleaded
    176.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    192.9p
    Directions
  8. Morrisons 9.5 mi
    MFG Morrisons Cambourne, Back Lane, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 6EY
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    189.9p
    Directions

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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 15 min ago

EV charging near CB5

51 public charging locations within 3 miles:

  • 7 Rapid (25–99 kW)
  • 37 Fast (7–22 kW)
  • 6 Slow (under 7 kW)
  1. McDonald's Newmarket Road0.3 mi
    639 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8WL
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO 2 points
    InstaVolt Ltd · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: £0.75/kWh
    Directions
  2. Tesco Superstore-Cambridge Newmarket Road0.6 mi
    Cheddars Lane, Newmarket Road, CB5 8LD
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 4 points
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.44/kWh
    Directions
  3. River Lane0.6 mi
    River Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8HX
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    BP Pulse (UK)
    Directions
  4. Marshall Nissan0.7 mi
    Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8SQ
    Slow · 3 kW 3-pin plug 2 points
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only
    Directions
  5. Riverside0.8 mi
    Riverside, Cambridge, CB5 8HJ
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    BP Pulse (UK)
    Directions
  6. Beche Road0.8 mi
    Beche Road, Cambridge, CB5 8HA
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    BP Pulse (UK)
    Directions
  7. CAMBRIDGE SQ CAMBRIDGE SQ 100.8 mi
    One Cambridge Square Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0AE
    Fast · 22 kW Type 2 1 point
    ChargePoint
    Directions
  8. Ancient Shepherds Public House0.8 mi
    5 High Street, Fen Ditton, South Cambridgeshire, CB5 8ST
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    (Business Owner at Location)
    Cost: Free for pub customers
    Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 3 hr ago

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Car parks near CB5

No public car parks found within 5 miles of CB5.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Cambridge right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 15 min ago

Vehicle crime near CB5

In August 2026, police recorded 11 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of CB5, down from 12 in July.

  • Jun 22
  • Jul 12
  • Aug 11

Reported most often on or near: Sunnyside (2), York Street (1), Russet Court (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 Cambridge (CB5)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Cambridge (CB5) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Cambridge (CB5) is 172.9p a litre at BP, MFG Orchard, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 8EA, 1.9 mi away – 0.7p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Cambridge (CB5) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Cambridge (CB5) is 199.9p a litre at BP, MFG Harston, 123 High St, Harston, CB22 7QB, 5.7 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 8 forecourts within 10 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Cambridge (CB5)?

There are 51 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Cambridge (CB5), including 7 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is McDonald's Newmarket Road, 0.3 mi away, charging at up to 50 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Cambridge (CB5)?

Police recorded 11 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Cambridge (CB5) in August 2026, compared with 12 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 Cambridge (CB5)?

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

About CB5

Area
Cambridge
Council
Cambridge
Country
England
Postcodes
279

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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