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Motoring info for Leicester LE1

Leicester, England

Cheapest unleaded 169.9p Asda · 4.0 miCheapest diesel 194.7p Asda · 4.0 mi
Nearest forecourt0.7 miJet Nearest EV charger0.2 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 Leicester (LE1) is 169.9p at Asda, Barkby Thorpe Lane, Leicester – 3.7p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 194.7p at Asda (4.0 mi away). There are no Met Office weather warnings for Leicester right now.

Fuel prices near LE1

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

  1. Jet 0.7 mi
    MFG Flyover, 216 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3XP
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    198.9p
    Super
    189.9p
    Premium diesel
    215.9p
    Directions
  2. Morrisons 0.9 mi
    MFG Morrisons Leicester, Almond Road, LEICESTER, LE2 7LT
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    196.9p
    Super
    189.9p
    Directions
  3. ESSO 0.9 mi
    FOSSE ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 5EX
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    196.9p
    Super
    186.9p
    Directions
  4. Asda 1.3 mi
    1 Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NU
    Unleaded
    171.7p
    Diesel
    195.9p
    Directions
  5. Asda 1.4 mi
    Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0WD
    Unleaded
    174.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    193.9p
    Premium diesel
    218.9p
    Directions
  6. Asda 1.7 mi
    335 Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QJ
    Unleaded
    175.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    194.9p
    Premium diesel
    220.9p
    Directions
  7. Asda 2.0 mi
    Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 8JB
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    198.9p
    Super
    192.9p
    Premium diesel
    217.9p
    Directions
  8. BP 2.3 mi
    MFG St. Pauls, 400 Loughborough Road, Birstall, LE4 4BH
    Unleaded
    175.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  9. ESSO 3.0 mi
    MFG Osiers, Lubbersthorpe Way South, Watergate / Braunstone, LE19 1XT
    Unleaded
    172.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  10. ESSO 3.0 mi
    MFG Meridian, Lubbesthorpe Way North, Watergate / Braunstone, LE19 1XT
    Unleaded
    172.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions

Cheapest fuel across Leicester →

Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 2 min ago

EV charging near LE1

50 public charging locations within 3 miles:

  • 3 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
  • 4 Rapid (25–99 kW)
  • 18 Fast (7–22 kW)
  • 24 Slow (under 7 kW)
  1. Level 2 of multistorey car park0.2 mi
    Newarke Street, Leicester, LE2 7AD
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 4 points
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only. Parking fees apply.
    Directions
  2. Newarke Street Car Park0.2 mi
    York Road, Leicester, LE2 7AD
    Fast · 22 kW Type 2 2 points
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Directions
  3. Highcross Shopping Centre0.2 mi
    John Lewis Car Park, High Cross, 5 Shires Lane, Leicester, LE1 4AN
    Slow · 3 kW 3-pin plug 100 points
    (Business Owner at Location)
    Directions
  4. Dover Street Car Park0.2 mi
    Dover Street, Leicester, LE1 6NU
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 4 points
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only
    Directions
  5. Highcross Roof Top Car Park ( C)0.3 mi
    Freeschool Lane, Leicester, LE1 4FY
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 6 points
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.35/kWh
    Directions
  6. Dover Street Car Park0.3 mi
    Dover Street Car Park, Leicester, LE1 6NB
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 4 points
    Chargemaster · (Unknown)
    Directions
  7. Ibis Leicester0.4 mi
    St Georges Way, Leicester, LE1 1PL
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.35/kWh,£0.25/kWh,£0.35/kWh,£0.25/kWh,£0.35/kWh,£0.25/kWh,£0.35/kWh,£0.25/kWh,£0.35/kWh,…
    Directions
  8. St Georges Retail Park0.5 mi
    St George's Way, Leicester, LE1 1SG
    Ultra-rapid · 300 kW CCS 12 points
    ChargePoint · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: £0.79/kWh; other tariffs available
    Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 1 hr ago

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Car parks near LE1

No public car parks found within 5 miles of LE1.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Leicester right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 2 min ago

Vehicle crime near LE1

In August 2026, police recorded 76 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of LE1, up from 64 in July.

  • Jun 48
  • Jul 64
  • Aug 76

Reported most often on or near: a parking area (5), Bonchurch Street (3), Little Holme Street (2).

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 Leicester (LE1)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Leicester (LE1) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Leicester (LE1) is 169.9p a litre at Asda, Barkby Thorpe Lane, Leicester, LE4 8GN, 4.0 mi away – 3.7p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Leicester (LE1) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Leicester (LE1) is 194.7p a litre at Asda, Barkby Thorpe Lane, Leicester, LE4 8GN, 4.0 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 15 forecourts within 5 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Leicester (LE1)?

There are 50 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Leicester (LE1), including 7 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Level 2 of multistorey car park, 0.2 mi away, charging at up to 7 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Leicester (LE1)?

Police recorded 76 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Leicester (LE1) in August 2026, compared with 64 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 Leicester (LE1)?

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

About LE1

Area
Leicester
Council
Leicester
Country
England
Postcodes
720

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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