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Motoring info for Carnforth LA5

Lancaster, Lancashire, England

Cheapest unleaded 169.9p Esso · 10.6 miCheapest diesel 195.9p Asda · 17.9 mi
Nearest forecourt1.6 miAsda Nearest EV charger1.4 miFast · 7 kW Nearest car park–None within 5 mi Weather warnings2Check before you travel

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) within 20 miles of Carnforth (LA5) is 169.9p at Esso, MFG Prizet North, A591 Helsington, Kendal – 3.7p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 195.9p at Asda (17.9 mi away). There are 2 Met Office weather warnings affecting Lancaster.

Fuel prices near LA5

Within 20 miles, nearest first. UK averages: unleaded 173.6p, diesel 199.6p.

  1. Asda 1.6 mi
    97 Lancaster Road, Carnforth, LA5 9EA
    Unleaded
    174.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    193.9p
    Premium diesel
    220.9p
    Directions
  2. BP 3.4 mi
    Burton Service Area, M6, Burton, West Carnforth, Lancs, LA6 1JF, LA6 1JF
    Unleaded
    199.9p
    Diesel
    222.9p
    Super
    219.9p
    Premium diesel
    242.9p
    Directions
  3. Asda 5.9 mi
    Owen Road, Lancaster, LA1 2LL
    Unleaded
    181.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    200.9p
    Premium diesel
    220.9p
    Directions
  4. Morrisons 6.1 mi
    MFG Morrisons Morecambe, Central Drive/Hilmore Way, Morecambe, LA4 4DA
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    197.9p
    Super
    189.9p
    Premium diesel
    207.9p
    Directions
  5. Asda 6.2 mi
    Ovangle Road, Lancaster, LA1 5JR
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    197.7p
    Directions
  6. Asda 6.5 mi
    Regents Road, Morecambe, LA4 4QY
    Unleaded
    176.9p
    Diesel
    205.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    224.9p
    Directions
  7. BP 6.9 mi
    MFG Greystones, A590 Witherslack, Grange Over Sands, LA11 6RJ
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  8. Esso 10.6 mi
    MFG Prizet North, A591 Helsington, Kendal, LA8 8AA
    Unleaded
    169.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Directions
  9. Esso 10.7 mi
    MFG Newby Bridge, A590 Newby Bridge, Ulverston, LA12 8ND
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  10. Asda 11.7 mi
    Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7JA
    Unleaded
    170.9p
    Diesel
    197.9p
    Directions

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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 4 min ago

EV charging near LA5

11 public charging locations within 5 miles:

  • 1 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
  • 3 Rapid (25–99 kW)
  • 7 Fast (7–22 kW)
  1. Preston Street1.4 mi
    Preston Street, Carnforth, LA5 9BX
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.59/kWh; other tariffs available
    Directions
  2. Market Street1.4 mi
    Market Street, Carnforth, LA5 9JX
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 1 point
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.79/kWh; other tariffs available
    Directions
  3. Booths Carnforth1.4 mi
    Scotland Road, Carnforth, LA5 9JZ
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO 2 points
    InstaVolt Ltd · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: £0.75/kWh
    Directions
  4. Tesco Superstore - Carnforth1.4 mi
    Lodge Quarry, Lancaster Road, Carnforth, LA5 9DW
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 4 points
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.44/kWh
    Directions
  5. MO Burton-in-Kendal3.3 mi
    Burton West, Lancaster, LA6 1JF
    Rapid · 50 kW CHAdeMO, Type 2 2 points
    GridServe · Public - Membership Required
    Directions
  6. Moto Burton-in-Kendal Services3.3 mi
    Moto Burton, LA6 1JF
    Ultra-rapid · 350 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 16 points
    Electric Highway (UK) · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: DC: £0.79/kWh,AC: £0.49/kWh
    Directions
  7. The Lakeland Wildlife Oasis3.8 mi
    Milnthorpe, LA7 7FE
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point
    Zero Carbon World
    Directions
  8. Stable Yard-Dalton Hall Business Centre3.9 mi
    Dalton Lane, Carnforth, LA6 1NJ
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £2.00/hour
    Directions

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

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Car parks near LA5

No public car parks found within 5 miles of LA5.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

Source: Met Office · updated 4 min ago

Vehicle crime near LA5

No vehicle crimes were recorded within 1 mile of LA5 in August 2026, down from 3 in July.

  • Jun 1
  • Jul 3
  • Aug 0

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 Carnforth (LA5)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Carnforth (LA5) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Carnforth (LA5) is 169.9p a litre at Esso, MFG Prizet North, A591 Helsington, Kendal, LA8 8AA, 10.6 mi away – 3.7p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Carnforth (LA5) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Carnforth (LA5) is 195.9p a litre at Asda, Cop Lane, Fleetwood, FY7 6NU, 17.9 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 20 forecourts within 20 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Carnforth (LA5)?

There are 11 public EV charging locations within 5 miles of Carnforth (LA5), including 4 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Preston Street, 1.4 mi away, charging at up to 7 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Carnforth (LA5)?

Police recorded 0 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Carnforth (LA5) 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 Carnforth (LA5)?

Yes – on 25 Oct the Met Office has 2 warnings in force for Lancaster: Amber warning of wind affecting North West England; Yellow warning of wind affecting North West England.

About LA5

Area
Carnforth
Council
Lancaster
Country
England
Postcodes
587

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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