Motoring info for Birkenhead CH42

Wirral, Merseyside, England

Cheapest unleaded 167.9p Texaco · 4.8 mi Cheapest diesel 190.9p Asda · 4.2 mi

Nearest forecourt0.6 miAsda Nearest EV charger0.4 miUltra-rapid · 150 kW Nearest car park0.5 miMersey Clipper Weather warnings1Check before you travel

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) within 5 miles of Birkenhead (CH42) is 167.9p at Texaco, MFG Grand National, 21 Barlow Road, Liverpool – 5.7p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 190.9p at Asda (4.2 mi away). There is 1 Met Office weather warning affecting Wirral.

Fuel prices near CH42

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

Asda 0.6 mi

117 New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9BW

Unleaded
177.9p
Diesel
201.9p
Super
196.9p
Premium diesel
220.9p

Directions
Asda 0.8 mi

6 New Chester Road, Birkenhead, CH41 9AZ

Unleaded
179.9p
Diesel
201.9p
Super
198.9p
Premium diesel
220.9p

Directions
Texaco 1.2 mi

MFG Bebington, 26 Old Chester Road, Bebington, CH63 7LQ

Unleaded
172.9p
Diesel
198.9p
Super
189.9p
Premium diesel
215.9p

Directions
Asda 2.3 mi

Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, CH49 5PD

Unleaded
173.7p
Diesel
197.7p

Directions
Shell 2.8 mi

MFG Liscard, Lloyds Corner / Liscard Road, Wallasey, CH44 9AD

Unleaded
171.9p
Diesel
202.9p
Super
199.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Asda 2.9 mi

17A Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 4JP

Unleaded
173.9p
Diesel
198.9p
Super
192.9p
Premium diesel
217.9p

Directions
Asda 3.2 mi

Welton Road - Croft Business Park, Bromborough, CH62 3QP

Unleaded
173.9p
Diesel
196.7p

Directions
Asda 3.3 mi

Sea View Road, Wallasey, CH45 4NZ

Unleaded
171.9p
Diesel
195.9p

Directions
BP 3.8 mi

MFG Wallasey Village, 15-35 Leasowe Road, Wallasey Village, CH44 2BY

Unleaded
171.9p
Diesel
202.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Esso 3.9 mi

MFG Greasby, Greasby Road, Greasby Wirral, CH49 2PF

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 25 min ago

EV charging near CH42

84 public charging locations within 3 miles:

1 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
5 Rapid (25–99 kW)
33 Fast (7–22 kW)
44 Slow (under 7 kW)

SCHC BIRKENHEAD 10.4 mi

Church Road, Birkenhead, CH42 0LQ

Ultra-rapid · 150 kW Type 2 2 points

ChargePoint

Directions
Elm Road, Prenton (side of 14 Prenton Lane)0.8 mi

Prenton, Birkenhead, CH42 9NY

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point

City EV

Directions
o/s house 6 Elm Road, Prenton0.8 mi

Prenton, Birkenhead, CH42 9NY

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point

City EV

Directions
Woodchurch Road0.9 mi

Birkenhead, Birkenhead, CH41 2UF

Rapid · 75 kW CCS 2 points

Roam Charging (UK)

Directions
Lidl-Birkenhead1.0 mi

115 Oxton Road, Birkenhead, CH41 2TN

Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 1 point

POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: £0.65/kWh

Directions
ASDA Birkenhead Superstore1.1 mi

222 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 6EB

Fast · 7 kW 3-pin plug, Type 2 4 points

BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only

Directions
Elgin Way1.5 mi

Elgin Way, Birkenhead, CH41 1AH

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points

LiFe (Raw Charging) (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: £0.30/kWh

Directions
Elgin Way Car Park1.5 mi

2A Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 1AH

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points

Charge Your Car

Directions

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

Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.

Car parks near CH42

11 public car parks within 2 miles, nearest first.

Mersey Clipper0.5 mi

Customers only

Greene King

Directions
Kingsway Car Park0.9 mi

Directions
Lidl car park1.0 mi

Free Customers only

Directions
Pyramids Centre1.1 mi

Multi-storey 685 spaces

Directions
Disabled Person Car Park1.1 mi

Directions
Asda1.2 mi

Paid Multi-storey

Directions

Check prices, height limits and opening times on site.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

Yellow warning of wind affecting North West England Valid from 1100 Sat 24 Oct to 2100 Sun 25 Oct

Source: Met Office · updated 25 min ago

Vehicle crime near CH42

In August 2026, police recorded 15 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of CH42, up from 14 in July.

Jun 15
Jul 14
Aug 15

Reported most often on or near: Charlecombe Street (1), South Road (1), Kings Close (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 Birkenhead (CH42)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Birkenhead (CH42) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Birkenhead (CH42) is 167.9p a litre at Texaco, MFG Grand National, 21 Barlow Road, Liverpool, L4 3QP, 4.8 mi away – 5.7p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Birkenhead (CH42) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Birkenhead (CH42) is 190.9p a litre at Asda, Breck Road, Liverpool, L6 5DR, 4.2 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 14 forecourts within 5 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Birkenhead (CH42)?

There are 84 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Birkenhead (CH42), including 6 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is SCHC BIRKENHEAD 1, 0.4 mi away, charging at up to 150 kW.

Where can I park in Birkenhead (CH42)?

The nearest public car park to Birkenhead (CH42) is Kingsway Car Park, 0.9 mi away. There are 11 car parks within 2 miles.

How much vehicle crime is there in Birkenhead (CH42)?

Police recorded 15 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Birkenhead (CH42) in August 2026, compared with 14 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 Birkenhead (CH42)?

Yes – on 25 Oct the Met Office has 1 warning in force for Wirral: Yellow warning of wind affecting North West England.

About CH42

Area: Birkenhead
Town: Birkenhead
Council: Wirral
County: Merseyside
Country: England
Postcodes: 688

Source: ONS Postcode Directory

Motoring news

Record funding, record results: 7,000 miles of smoother journeys as government tackles potholes DfT · 21 Oct
Drivers to save up to £300 when installing EV chargers at home, as government slashes unnecessary red tape DfT · 21 Oct
Publication of the DVLA business plan 2026 to 2027 DVLA · 20 Oct
Crackdown on illegal number plates with new government funded roads policing team DVLA · 5 Sept
Drivers can save up to 10 days by notifying DVLA of a medical condition online DVLA · 17 Aug

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