Motoring info for Preston PR1

Q: Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Preston (PR1) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Preston (PR1) is 167.9p a litre at Esso, MFG Tag Lane, Tag Lane, Preston, PR2 7AB, 2.9 mi away – 5.7p below the UK average.

Q: Where is the cheapest diesel near Preston (PR1) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Preston (PR1) is 194.7p a litre at Asda, East Way - Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NP, 2.5 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 11 forecourts within 5 miles.

Q: How many EV charging points are there near Preston (PR1)?

There are 30 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Preston (PR1), including 12 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is On Street Parking, <0.1 mi away, charging at up to 7 kW.

Q: How much vehicle crime is there in Preston (PR1)?

Police recorded 19 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Preston (PR1) in August 2026, compared with 21 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 Preston (PR1)?

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

Preston, Lancashire, England

Cheapest unleaded 167.9p Esso · 2.9 mi Cheapest diesel 194.7p Asda · 2.5 mi

Nearest forecourt1.0 miAsda Nearest EV charger<0.1 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 Preston (PR1) is 167.9p at Esso, MFG Tag Lane, Tag Lane, Preston – 5.7p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 194.7p at Asda (2.5 mi away). There are 2 Met Office weather warnings affecting Preston.

Fuel prices near PR1

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

Asda 1.0 mi

138 Leyland Road, Penwortham, PR1 9QD

Unleaded
174.9p
Diesel
199.9p
Super
193.9p

Directions
Asda 1.3 mi

Blackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6UY

Unleaded
169.9p
Diesel
194.9p
Super
188.9p
Premium diesel
213.9p

Directions
BP 1.4 mi

MFG Walton, Victoria Road, Walton-Le-Dale, PR5 4BA

Unleaded
169.9p
Diesel
198.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Morrisons 1.5 mi

MFG Morrisons Preston Riversway, Mariners Way, PRESTON, PR2 2YN

Unleaded
169.9p
Diesel
194.9p
Super
189.9p

Directions
Asda 2.5 mi

East Way - Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NP

Unleaded
169.9p
Diesel
194.7p

Directions
Esso 2.9 mi

MFG Tag Lane, Tag Lane, Preston, PR2 7AB

Unleaded
167.9p
Diesel
197.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Asda 3.8 mi

Preston Road, Chorley, PR6 7EJ

Unleaded
175.9p
Diesel
202.9p
Super
194.9p
Premium diesel
221.9p

Directions
Morrisons 3.9 mi

MFG Morrisons Leyland, Olympian Way, LEYLAND, PR25 3UR

Unleaded
171.9p
Diesel
197.9p
Super
189.9p

Directions
Asda 4.2 mi

Clayton Green Centre, Sheephill Lane, Chorley, PR6 7JY

Unleaded
172.9p
Diesel
198.9p

Directions
Shell 4.6 mi

MFG Clayton Green, Preston Road, Chorley, PR6 7JD

Unleaded
174.9p
Diesel
201.9p
Super
199.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions

Cheapest fuel across Penwortham →

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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 12 min ago

EV charging near PR1

30 public charging locations within 3 miles:

2 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
10 Rapid (25–99 kW)
17 Fast (7–22 kW)

On Street Parking<0.1 mi

On Street Parking, Winckley Square, PR1 3JJ

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 8 points

BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: £0.59/kWh; other tariffs available

Directions
Frank Whittle Partnership0.2 mi

Regent Street, Preston, PR1 3LX

Fast · 22 kW Type 2 2 points

POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: £0.65/kWh

Directions
Angelo's Preston0.2 mi

31-35 Avenham Street, Preston, PR1 3BN

Fast · 11 kW Tesla 1 point

Tesla (Tesla-only charging) · Public - Membership Required

Directions
Preston City Council0.2 mi

Avenham Street Car Park, Avenham, Preston, PR1 2AH

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
Lawson St Parking/Charging0.3 mi

2-4 Lawson Street, Preston, PR1 2HS

Rapid · 50 kW CHAdeMO, Type 2 2 points

BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: £0.79/kWh; other tariffs available

Directions
Preston Bus Centre0.3 mi

Preston Bus Centre, PR1 1DJ

Fast · 22 kW Type 2 6 points

BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: £0.59/kWh; other tariffs available

Directions
Queens Shopping Park0.5 mi

Queens Shopping Park, Mercedes-Benz House, PR1 4HZ

Ultra-rapid · 300 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 6 points

Osprey Charging · Public - Pay At Location

Cost: £0.79/kWh

Directions
ICUEVE9002440.7 mi

Strand Road, Preston, PR1 8PQ

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point

Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 26 min ago

Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.

Car parks near PR1

No public car parks found within 5 miles of PR1.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

Amber warning of wind affecting North West England Valid from 2000 Sat 24 Oct to 2100 Sun 25 Oct
Yellow warning of wind affecting North West England Valid from 1100 Sat 24 Oct to 2100 Sun 25 Oct

Source: Met Office · updated 12 min ago

Vehicle crime near PR1

In August 2026, police recorded 19 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of PR1, down from 21 in July.

Jun 22
Jul 21
Aug 19

Reported most often on or near: Holstein Street (2), Nightclub (1), Gillett Street (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 Preston (PR1)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Preston (PR1) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Preston (PR1) is 167.9p a litre at Esso, MFG Tag Lane, Tag Lane, Preston, PR2 7AB, 2.9 mi away – 5.7p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Preston (PR1) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Preston (PR1) is 194.7p a litre at Asda, East Way - Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NP, 2.5 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 11 forecourts within 5 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Preston (PR1)?

There are 30 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Preston (PR1), including 12 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is On Street Parking, <0.1 mi away, charging at up to 7 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Preston (PR1)?

Police recorded 19 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Preston (PR1) in August 2026, compared with 21 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 Preston (PR1)?

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

About PR1

Area: Preston
Town: Penwortham, Preston
Council: Preston
County: Lancashire
Country: England
Postcodes: 1,689

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)