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Motoring info for Birtley DH3

County Durham, England

Cheapest unleaded 165.7p Asda · 6.6 miCheapest diesel 193.7p Asda · 7.7 mi
Nearest forecourt0.6 miEsso Nearest EV charger1.0 miSlow · 3 kW Nearest car park–None within 5 mi Weather warnings0None in force

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) within 10 miles of Birtley (DH3) is 165.7p at Asda, North Road, Boldon Colliery, Newcastle upon Tyne – 7.9p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 193.7p at Asda (7.7 mi away). There are no Met Office weather warnings for County Durham right now.

Fuel prices near DH3

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

  1. Esso 0.6 mi
    MFG Vigo Lane, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2BQ
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  2. BP 1.2 mi
    Washington Service Area, A1, Portobello, Birtley, Co Durham, DH3 2SJ, DH3 2SJ
    Unleaded
    199.9p
    Diesel
    222.9p
    Super
    219.9p
    Premium diesel
    242.9p
    Directions
  3. BP 1.2 mi
    Washington Service Area, A1, Portobello, Birtley, Co Durham, DH3 2SJ, DH3 2SJ
    Unleaded
    199.9p
    Diesel
    222.9p
    Super
    219.9p
    Premium diesel
    242.9p
    Directions
  4. Asda 1.5 mi
    Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AP
    Unleaded
    174.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    193.9p
    Premium diesel
    220.9p
    Directions
  5. Asda 2.8 mi
    Parsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    198.9p
    Super
    187.9p
    Directions
  6. ESSO 5.0 mi
    SILKSWORTH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3PN
    Unleaded
    169.9p
    Diesel
    197.9p
    Super
    184.9p
    Premium diesel
    211.9p
    Directions
  7. JET 5.4 mi
    Sunderland Road , Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE10 0NR
    Unleaded
    170.9p
    Diesel
    197.9p
    Super
    191.9p
    Premium diesel
    218.9p
    Directions
  8. Esso 5.4 mi
    MFG Lobley Hill, Lobley Hill Road, Gateshead, NE11 0UH
    Unleaded
    172.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  9. Asda 5.7 mi
    The Broadway, Sunderland, SR4 8LP
    Unleaded
    175.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    194.9p
    Premium diesel
    218.9p
    Directions
  10. Esso 5.8 mi
    MFG Swallow, Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4BL
    Unleaded
    172.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions

Cheapest fuel across Birtley →

Cheapest fuel across Chester-le-Street →

Cheapest fuel across County Durham →

Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 7 min ago

EV charging near DH3

22 public charging locations within 3 miles:

  • 4 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
  • 2 Rapid (25–99 kW)
  • 15 Fast (7–22 kW)
  • 1 Slow (under 7 kW)
  1. North Burns1.0 mi
    North Burns, Chester Le Street, DH3 3TF
    Slow · 3 kW 3-pin plug 2 points
    Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £1.00/session
    Directions
  2. Holiday Inn Washington1.0 mi
    Holiday Inn Washington, NE37 1LB
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 1 point
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.79/kWh; other tariffs available
    Directions
  3. Tesco Superstore - Chester-Le-Street1.1 mi
    North Burns, Chester-Le-Street, DH3 3TF
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    POD Point (UK)
    Directions
  4. Washington Supercharger1.1 mi
    Campanile Hotel, Emerson Road,, Washington, NE37 1LE
    Ultra-rapid · 120 kW Tesla 8 points
    Tesla (Tesla-only charging) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.24/kWh;other tariffs for older cars
    Directions
  5. ROLLS_ROYCE WASHINGTON 21.1 mi
    Radial Park Rd, Washington, NE38 9DA
    Fast · 22 kW Type 2 1 point
    ChargePoint
    Directions
  6. DCC Foundry Lane Carpark1.2 mi
    Foundry Lane Carpark, Chester Le Street, DH3 3BJ
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    MER
    Directions
  7. Moto Washington Northbound Services1.2 mi
    A1M Northbound, Jct 64, Portobello, Birtley, County Durham, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2SJ
    Ultra-rapid · 350 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 11 points
    Electric Highway (UK) · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: DC (contactless): £0.85/kWh, DC (GRIDSERVE app): £0.79/kWh, AC: £0.49/kWh
    Directions
  8. Moto Washington Southbound Services1.3 mi
    A1M, Southbound, Jct 64, Portobello, Birtley, County Durham, Birtley, DH3 2SJ
    Ultra-rapid · 200 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 20 points
    GridServe · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: DC (contactless): £0.85/kWh, DC (GRIDSERVE app): £0.79/kWh, AC: £0.49/kWh
    Directions

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

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Car parks near DH3

No public car parks found within 5 miles of DH3.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for County Durham right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 7 min ago

Vehicle crime near DH3

In August 2026, police recorded 6 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of DH3, up from 3 in July.

  • Jun 5
  • Jul 3
  • Aug 6

Reported most often on or near: Wanstead Crescent (1), Cumberland Place (1), York 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 Birtley (DH3)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Birtley (DH3) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Birtley (DH3) is 165.7p a litre at Asda, North Road, Boldon Colliery, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE35 9AR, 6.6 mi away – 7.9p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Birtley (DH3) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Birtley (DH3) is 193.7p a litre at Asda, Thompson Road, Sunderland, SR5 1SF, 7.7 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 42 forecourts within 10 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Birtley (DH3)?

There are 22 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Birtley (DH3), including 6 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is North Burns, 1.0 mi away, charging at up to 3 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Birtley (DH3)?

Police recorded 6 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Birtley (DH3) in August 2026, compared with 3 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 Birtley (DH3)?

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

About DH3

Area
Birtley
Country
England
Postcodes
769

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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