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Motoring info for Gateshead NE8

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England

Cheapest unleaded 169.7p Asda · 4.1 miCheapest diesel 195.7p Asda · 2.1 mi
Nearest forecourt0.3 miEsso Nearest EV charger0.2 miFast · 7 kW Nearest car park–None within 5 mi Weather warnings2Check before you travel

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) within 5 miles of Gateshead (NE8) is 169.7p at Asda, Hollywood Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne – 3.9p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 195.7p at Asda (2.1 mi away). There are 2 Met Office weather warnings affecting Gateshead.

Fuel prices near NE8

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

  1. Esso 0.3 mi
    MFG Swallow, Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4BL
    Unleaded
    172.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  2. JET 0.9 mi
    Park Road, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE8 3HL
    Unleaded
    170.9p
    Diesel
    197.9p
    Super
    191.9p
    Premium diesel
    218.9p
    Directions
  3. Esso 1.1 mi
    MFG Lobley Hill, Lobley Hill Road, Gateshead, NE11 0UH
    Unleaded
    172.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  4. Asda 1.6 mi
    21 Barrack Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6BA
    Unleaded
    181.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    200.9p
    Premium diesel
    220.9p
    Directions
  5. JET 1.7 mi
    Sunderland Road , Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE10 0NR
    Unleaded
    170.9p
    Diesel
    197.9p
    Super
    191.9p
    Premium diesel
    218.9p
    Directions
  6. Morrisons 1.7 mi
    MFG Morrisons Newcastle upon Tyne Byker, Shields Road, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, NE6 1EJ
    Unleaded
    169.9p
    Diesel
    195.9p
    Super
    189.9p
    Directions
  7. Asda 2.1 mi
    Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2XP
    Unleaded
    169.9p
    Diesel
    195.7p
    Directions
  8. ESSO 2.6 mi
    West Road, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE15 6PQ
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    197.9p
    Super
    186.9p
    Directions
  9. Asda 2.7 mi
    Front Street, Whickham, NE16 4EL
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    192.9p
    Premium diesel
    218.9p
    Directions
  10. Asda 2.9 mi
    Metro Centre, Gibside Way, Gateshead, NE11 9YA
    Unleaded
    172.7p
    Diesel
    197.7p
    Directions

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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 23 min ago

EV charging near NE8

94 public charging locations within 3 miles:

  • 8 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
  • 10 Rapid (25–99 kW)
  • 65 Fast (7–22 kW)
  • 11 Slow (under 7 kW)
  1. Gateshead Library0.2 mi
    St. Alban's Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 4HA
    Fast · 7 kW 3-pin plug, Type 2 2 points
    Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: Free
    Directions
  2. Gateshead Library Leisure0.3 mi
    Gateshead, Gateshead, NE8 4HA
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Directions
  3. Gateshead Leisure Centre 20.3 mi
    Prince Consort Road Car Park, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4DT
    Rapid · 45 kW CCS, Type 2 6 points
    Monta
    Directions
  4. MFG Swallow0.3 mi
    Old Durham Road, Mount Pleasant, Gateshead, NE8 4BL
    Ultra-rapid · 300 kW CCS, CHAdeMO 1 point
    MFG EV Power
    Directions
  5. Tesco Extra-Gateshead Trinity Square0.6 mi
    1 Trinity Square, Gateshead, NE8 1AG
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 4 points
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.49/kWh
    Directions
  6. Swinburne Street Car Park0.7 mi
    Swinburne Street, Gateshead, NE8 1AX
    Slow · 3 kW 3-pin plug 2 points
    Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: Free
    Directions
  7. Gateshead District Energy Centre0.8 mi
    Quarryfield Road, Mount Pleasant, Tyne and Wear, NE8 3BE
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 4 points
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £1.25/hour
    Directions
  8. Gateshead College Baltic Campus0.8 mi
    Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Street, Gateshead, NE8 3BE
    Slow · 3.7 kW 3-pin plug 2 points
    POD Point (UK)
    Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 38 min ago

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Car parks near NE8

No public car parks found within 5 miles of NE8.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

Source: Met Office · updated 23 min ago

Vehicle crime near NE8

In August 2026, police recorded 18 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of NE8, down from 22 in July.

  • Jun 29
  • Jul 22
  • Aug 18

Reported most often on or near: a parking area (2), Ascot Crescent (1), a supermarket (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 Gateshead (NE8)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Gateshead (NE8) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Gateshead (NE8) is 169.7p a litre at Asda, Hollywood Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5BU, 4.1 mi away – 3.9p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Gateshead (NE8) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Gateshead (NE8) is 195.7p a litre at Asda, Unit 5, Newcastle Shopping Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2XP, 2.1 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 24 forecourts within 5 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Gateshead (NE8)?

There are 94 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Gateshead (NE8), including 18 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Gateshead Library, 0.2 mi away, charging at up to 7 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Gateshead (NE8)?

Police recorded 18 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Gateshead (NE8) in August 2026, compared with 22 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 Gateshead (NE8)?

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

About NE8

Area
Gateshead
Council
Gateshead
Country
England
Postcodes
735

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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