Motoring info for Islington EC1R

Q: Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Islington (EC1R) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Islington (EC1R) is 169.7p a litre at Asda, 464 - 504 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5AG, 3.3 mi away – 3.9p below the UK average.

Q: Where is the cheapest diesel near Islington (EC1R) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Islington (EC1R) is 194.7p a litre at Asda, 464 - 504 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5AG, 3.3 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 31 forecourts within 5 miles.

Q: How many EV charging points are there near Islington (EC1R)?

There are 1,936 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Islington (EC1R), including 74 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Bowling Green Lane, <0.1 mi away, charging at up to 7 kW.

Q: How much vehicle crime is there in Islington (EC1R)?

Police recorded 73 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Islington (EC1R) in August 2026, compared with 102 in July 2026. Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference (police.uk).

Q: Are there any weather warnings for driving in Islington (EC1R)?

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

Islington, Greater London, England

Cheapest unleaded 169.7p Asda · 3.3 mi Cheapest diesel 194.7p Asda · 3.3 mi

Nearest forecourt0.6 miTEXACO Nearest EV charger<0.1 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 Islington (EC1R) is 169.7p at Asda, 464 - 504 Old Kent Road, London – 3.9p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 194.7p at Asda (3.3 mi away). There are no Met Office weather warnings for Islington right now.

Fuel prices near EC1R

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

TEXACO 0.6 mi

241 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 1JQ

Unleaded
177.9p
Diesel
199.9p
Super
198.9p
Premium diesel
220.9p

Directions
ESSO 1.0 mi

219-227, CALEDONIAN RD, LONDON, N1 0SL

Unleaded
173.9p
Diesel
199.9p
Super
188.9p
Premium diesel
213.9p

Directions
ESSO 1.8 mi

Camden Road, LONDON, NW1 9HG

Unleaded
173.9p
Diesel
199.9p

Directions
Asda 1.9 mi

112 Vallance Road, London, E1 5BW

Unleaded
169.9p
Diesel
196.9p

Directions
TEXACO 2.1 mi

77 - 101 The Highway, Shadwell, London, E1W 2BN

Unleaded
171.9p
Diesel
199.9p
Super
192.9p

Directions
Esso 2.2 mi

MFG Dorset House, 170 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5AR

Unleaded
172.9p
Diesel
201.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
ESSO 2.2 mi

MFG Newington, 197-209 New Kent Road, London, SE1 4AG

Unleaded
171.9p
Diesel
201.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
ESSO 2.3 mi

MFG Park Lane, 77 - 83 Park Lane, London, W1K 7HB

Unleaded
179.9p
Diesel
209.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
ESSO 2.6 mi

MFG Hornsey Road, 213-217 Hornsey Road, Islington, N7 6RA

Unleaded
172.9p
Diesel
201.9p
Super
195.9p

Directions
BP 2.6 mi

MFG Ambassador, 144 - 150 Stoke Newington Road, Stoke Newington, N16 7XA

Unleaded
175.9p
Diesel
203.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions

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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 20 min ago

EV charging near EC1R

1936 public charging locations within 3 miles:

4 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
70 Rapid (25–99 kW)
361 Fast (7–22 kW)
1476 Slow (under 7 kW)

Bowling Green Lane<0.1 mi

10 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0BB

Fast · 7 kW Type 1, Type 2 3 points

Total Energies (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: £0.059/minute; min £1.18; other tariffs available

Directions
Attneave Street0.2 mi

6 Attneave Street, Islington, WC1X 0DT

Fast · 22 kW Type 2 1 point

Total Energies (UK)

Directions
Postmark-Peterborough House0.2 mi

Phoenix Place, 1 Jubilee walk, WC1X OBU

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 13 points

POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: £0.25/kWh

Directions
Gloucester Way, Clerkenwell0.2 mi

Gloucester Way, Islington, London, EC1R 1YJ

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

ESB Energy (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: ESB: PAYG 29p per kWh, or 25p per kWh with membership (£4 per month)

Directions
17 Meredith Street0.2 mi

Clerkenwell, London, EC1R 0AE

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

ESB Energy (UK) · Public - Pay At Location

Cost: ESB: Membership is £4 per month, 25 per kWh. Requires EV Plug In app.

Directions
Britton Street0.2 mi

1 Britton Street, London, EC1M 5NW

Fast · 7 kW Type 1, Type 2 2 points

Total Energies (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: £0.059/minute; min £1.18; other tariffs available

Directions
10-16 Elm Street0.3 mi

10-16 Elm Street, London, WC1X 0BJ

Slow · 3.7 kW Type 2 1 point

Shell Recharge Solutions (UK)

Directions
NCP Saffron Hill0.3 mi

Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8XA

Slow · 4 kW 3-pin plug, Type 2 2 points

BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only. Parking charges apply

Directions

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

Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.

Car parks near EC1R

No public car parks found within 5 miles of EC1R.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Islington right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 20 min ago

Vehicle crime near EC1R

In August 2026, police recorded 73 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of EC1R, down from 102 in July.

Jun 65
Jul 102
Aug 73

Reported most often on or near: a parking area (13), Belgrove Street (5), Theatre/concert Hall (3).

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 Islington (EC1R)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Islington (EC1R) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Islington (EC1R) is 169.7p a litre at Asda, 464 - 504 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5AG, 3.3 mi away – 3.9p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Islington (EC1R) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Islington (EC1R) is 194.7p a litre at Asda, 464 - 504 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5AG, 3.3 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 31 forecourts within 5 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Islington (EC1R)?

There are 1,936 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Islington (EC1R), including 74 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Bowling Green Lane, <0.1 mi away, charging at up to 7 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Islington (EC1R)?

Police recorded 73 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Islington (EC1R) in August 2026, compared with 102 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 Islington (EC1R)?

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

About EC1R

Area: Islington
Town: Islington
Council: Islington
County: Greater London
Country: England
Postcodes: 266

Source: ONS Postcode Directory

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