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Motoring info for Croydon CR8

Croydon, Greater London, England

Cheapest unleaded 169.9p Esso · 0.3 miCheapest diesel 196.7p Asda · 3.0 mi
Nearest forecourt0.3 miEsso Nearest EV charger0.3 miFast · 7 kW Nearest car park–None within 5 mi Weather warnings0None in force

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) within 5 miles of Croydon (CR8) is 169.9p at Esso, MFG Foxley, 14-16 Godstone Road, Purley – 3.7p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 196.7p at Asda (3.0 mi away). There are no Met Office weather warnings for Croydon right now.

Fuel prices near CR8

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

  1. Esso 0.3 mi
    MFG Foxley, 14-16 Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2DB
    Unleaded
    169.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  2. ESSO 1.0 mi
    MFG Hayling Down, 628-630 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BA
    Unleaded
    169.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  3. SHELL 1.5 mi
    306-320 Brighton Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6AJ
    Unleaded
    169.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    190.9p
    Premium diesel
    220.9p
    Directions
  4. Esso 1.8 mi
    MFG Coulsdon, 189/191 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsden, CR5 3BR
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Directions
  5. ESSO 2.0 mi
    MFG Whitgift, 87 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EE
    Unleaded
    169.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  6. ESSO 2.6 mi
    MFG Waddon Court, 375 Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 4NX
    Unleaded
    169.9p
    Diesel
    198.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  7. ESSO 3.0 mi
    MFG Warlingham, 418-424 Limpsfield Road, Warlingham, CR6 9LA
    Unleaded
    176.9p
    Diesel
    203.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  8. Asda 3.0 mi
    Marlow Way, Croydon, CR0 4XS
    Unleaded
    170.7p
    Diesel
    196.7p
    Directions
  9. ESSO 3.2 mi
    MFG Townend, 36 Town End, Caterham, CR3 5UG
    Unleaded
    174.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  10. ESSO 3.6 mi
    100 Lower Addiscombe Road, CROYDON, CR0 6AD
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    197.9p
    Super
    186.9p
    Premium diesel
    211.9p
    Directions

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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 23 min ago

EV charging near CR8

94 public charging locations within 3 miles:

  • 4 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
  • 15 Rapid (25–99 kW)
  • 33 Fast (7–22 kW)
  • 42 Slow (under 7 kW)
  1. Lower Road0.3 mi
    Lower Road, Kenley, CR8 2DT
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    Believ · Public - Pay At Location
    Directions
  2. Purley Railway Station0.3 mi
    Purley Railway Station, CR2 2AP
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 4 points
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: 1
    Directions
  3. Tesco0.4 mi
    8 Purley Road, Purley, London, CR8 2HA
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 4 points
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.44/kWh
    Directions
  4. Purley Railway station0.4 mi
    Approach road, Purley, CR8 2UD
    Fast · 7 kW 3-pin plug, Type 2 3 points
    Total Energies (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: Free
    Directions
  5. High Street0.4 mi
    High Street, London, CR8 2PP
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point
    Total Energies (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: PAYG £0.69 + 5p/min idle fee.
    Directions
  6. Brighton Road0.4 mi
    116 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 4DB
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 1 point
    Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.25/kWh
    Directions
  7. 40 Godstone Road0.4 mi
    Godstone Road, London, CR8 5JE
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 1 point
    Public - Membership Required
    Cost: 29p/kWh PAYG
    Directions
  8. Whytecliffe Road South0.5 mi
    Whytecliffe Road South, Kenley, CR8 2AX
    Fast · 22 kW Type 2 2 points
    Believ · Public - Pay At Location
    Directions

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

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Car parks near CR8

No public car parks found within 5 miles of CR8.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Croydon right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 23 min ago

Vehicle crime near CR8

In August 2026, police recorded 26 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of CR8, up from 17 in July.

  • Jun 26
  • Jul 17
  • Aug 26

Reported most often on or near: Weall Close (3), Wilmot Road (2), Oaks 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 Croydon (CR8)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Croydon (CR8) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Croydon (CR8) is 169.9p a litre at Esso, MFG Foxley, 14-16 Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2DB, 0.3 mi away – 3.7p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Croydon (CR8) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Croydon (CR8) is 196.7p a litre at Asda, Marlow Way, Croydon, CR0 4XS, 3.0 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 18 forecourts within 5 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Croydon (CR8)?

There are 94 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Croydon (CR8), including 19 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Lower Road, 0.3 mi away, charging at up to 7 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Croydon (CR8)?

Police recorded 26 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Croydon (CR8) in August 2026, compared with 17 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 Croydon (CR8)?

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

About CR8

Area
Croydon
Council
Croydon
Country
England
Postcodes
801

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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