Motoring info for Shiney Row and Penshaw DH4

Fuel prices near DH4

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

1. ESSO 2.4 mi
   SILKSWORTH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3PN

   Unleaded

   169.9p

   Diesel

   197.9p

   Super

   184.9p

   Premium diesel

   211.9p

   Directions
2. Morrisons 3.2 mi
   MFG Morrisons Sunderland Doxford Park, William Doxford Centre, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE

   Unleaded

   169.9p

   Diesel

   195.9p

   Super

   189.9p

   Directions
3. Morrisons 3.2 mi
   MFG Morrisons Hartlepool, Clarence Road, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 8BT

   Unleaded

   167.9p

   Diesel

   194.9p

   Super

   189.9p

   Directions
4. Asda 3.2 mi
   Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AP

   Unleaded

   174.9p

   Diesel

   201.9p

   Super

   193.9p

   Premium diesel

   220.9p

   Directions
5. BP 3.6 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
6. BP 3.7 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
7. Esso 3.8 mi
   MFG Vigo Lane, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2BQ

   Unleaded

   171.9p

   Diesel

   199.9p

   Super

   195.9p

   Premium diesel

   219.9p

   Directions
8. Asda 3.8 mi
   The Broadway, Sunderland, SR4 8LP

   Unleaded

   175.9p

   Diesel

   199.9p

   Super

   194.9p

   Premium diesel

   218.9p

   Directions
9. Asda 4.2 mi
   Parsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ

   Unleaded

   171.9p

   Diesel

   198.9p

   Super

   187.9p

   Directions
10. Asda 4.5 mi
    Durham Road, Sunderland, SR2 7RB

    Unleaded

    175.9p

    Diesel

    199.9p

    Super

    194.9p

    Directions

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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 21 min ago

EV charging near DH4

11 public charging locations within 3 miles:

• 1 Rapid (25–99 kW)
• 8 Fast (7–22 kW)
• 1 Slow (under 7 kW)

1. Houghton and Hetton Depot0.5 mi
   Blackthorn Way, Durham, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6JN
   Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point
   Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required
   Directions
2. Houghton Le Spring1.0 mi
   Station Road Car Park, Houghton le Spring, DH4 5AH
   Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 2 points
   Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required
   Cost: £0.65/kWh
   Directions
3. Evolve Business Centre, Cygnet Way1.6 mi
   Evolve Business Centre, Cygnet Way, DH4 5QY
   Slow · 3.6 kW Type 2 3 points
   Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required
   Cost: Free
   Directions
4. Cygnet Way1.7 mi
   Cygnet Way, Rainton, Houghton le Spring, DH45QY
   Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point
   Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required
   Directions
5. Herrington Country Park1.8 mi
   Penshaw, Sunderland, DH4 4NF
   Fast · 7 kW Type 2 4 points
   Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required
   Cost: Free
   Directions
6. Akela House2.2 mi
   2 Emperor House, Doxford Park, Sunderland, SR3 3XR
   Type 2 2 points
   Charge Your Car
   Cost: Free
   Directions
7. Market Street 12.7 mi
   Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, DH5 9DZ
   Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
   Connected Kerb
   Directions
8. Riverside Car Park2.7 mi
   Durham County Hall, Framwellgate Peth, DH1 5UQ
   Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
   Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required
   Cost: £1.00/session
   Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 36 min ago

Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.

Car parks near DH4

No public car parks found within 5 miles of DH4.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

• Yellow warning of wind affecting North East England Valid from 1100 Sat 24 Oct to 2100 Sun 25 Oct
• Yellow warning of wind affecting North East England Valid from 0300 Tue 27 Oct to 2359 Tue 27 Oct

Source: Met Office · updated 21 min ago

Vehicle crime near DH4

In August 2026, police recorded 8 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of DH4, up from 2 in July.

• Jun 2
• Jul 2
• Aug 8

Reported most often on or near: A1052 (1), Fairbairn Drive (1), Holystone 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 Shiney Row and Penshaw (DH4)

About DH4

Area

Shiney Row and Penshaw

Town

Shiney Row and Penshaw, Fence Houses, Houghton-le-Spring

Council

Sunderland

County

Tyne and Wear

Country

England

Postcodes

962

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)