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Motoring info for Southampton SO16

Southampton, England

Cheapest unleaded 171.9p ESSO · 2.7 miCheapest diesel 198.9p Asda · 2.8 mi
Nearest forecourt1.5 miEsso Nearest EV charger1.1 miFast · 7 kW Nearest car park4.8 miAmpfield Golf & Country Club Weather warnings0None in force

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) within 5 miles of Southampton (SO16) is 171.9p at ESSO, MFG Northam, 110 Northam Road, Southampton – 1.7p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 198.9p at Asda (2.8 mi away). There are no Met Office weather warnings for Southampton right now.

Fuel prices near SO16

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

  1. Esso 1.5 mi
    MFG Hampton Park, 197 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO17 1TU
    Unleaded
    176.9p
    Diesel
    202.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  2. Asda 1.7 mi
    Millbrook Road, Southampton, SO15 0JU
    Unleaded
    178.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Directions
  3. Asda 1.7 mi
    Redbridge Road, Southampton, SO15 0LT
    Unleaded
    181.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    200.9p
    Premium diesel
    220.9p
    Directions
  4. ESSO 2.0 mi
    Lodge Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 6RP
    Unleaded
    174.9p
    Diesel
    200.9p
    Super
    189.9p
    Directions
  5. ESSO 2.7 mi
    MFG Northam, 110 Northam Road, Southampton, SO14 0QL
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  6. Asda 2.8 mi
    Bournemouth Road, Eastleigh, SO53 3YJ
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    198.9p
    Directions
  7. Asda 2.8 mi
    65 Ringwood Road, Southampton, SO40 8DD
    Unleaded
    178.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    197.9p
    Directions
  8. ESSO 3.6 mi
    149 WEST END ROAD, BITTERNE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 6PJ
    Unleaded
    174.9p
    Diesel
    200.9p
    Super
    189.9p
    Premium diesel
    214.9p
    Directions
  9. Morrisons 4.1 mi
    MFG Morrisons Totton, Spruce Drive, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 8AD
    Unleaded
    175.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    189.9p
    Directions
  10. BP 4.2 mi
    MFG Woolston, 170 Portsmouth Road, Woolston, S019 9AQ
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions

Cheapest fuel across Southampton →

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

EV charging near SO16

37 public charging locations within 3 miles:

  • 4 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
  • 5 Rapid (25–99 kW)
  • 25 Fast (7–22 kW)
  • 3 Slow (under 7 kW)
  1. Tesco Superstore-Southampton1.1 mi
    Tebourba Way, Southampton, SO16 4QE
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 4 points
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.44/kWh. Parking conditions apply
    Directions
  2. McDonald's Shirley Road1.3 mi
    361 Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3JD
    Ultra-rapid · 120 kW CCS, CHAdeMO 2 points
    InstaVolt Ltd · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: £0.75/kWh
    Directions
  3. Boldrewood Campus1.3 mi
    Boldrewood Campus, Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 7QF
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    Shell Recharge Solutions (UK)
    Directions
  4. Avenue Campus1.5 mi
    Avenue Campus, Highfield Road, Southampton, SO17 1BF
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point
    Shell Recharge Solutions (UK)
    Directions
  5. Brewhouse & Kitchen1.5 mi
    Brewhouse & Kitchen, HIghfield Lane, SO17 1QD
    Rapid · 60 kW CCS, CHAdeMO 3 points
    Osprey Charging · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: £0.79/kWh
    Directions
  6. Roadchef Rownhams South Services1.5 mi
    M27 Motorway Southbound, Jct 3/4, Southampton, SO16 8AP
    Ultra-rapid · 240 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 10 points
    GridServe · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: DC (contactless): £0.85/kWh, DC (GRIDSERVE app): £0.79/kWh, AC: £0.49/kWh
    Directions
  7. Highfield Campus-Salisbury Road Car Park1.6 mi
    Salisbury Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: Free
    Directions
  8. Salisbury Road1.6 mi
    Salisbury Road, Southampton, SO17
    Fast · 22 kW Type 2 4 points
    Shell Recharge Solutions (UK)
    Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 2 hr ago

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Car parks near SO16

3 public car parks within 5 miles, nearest first.

  1. Ampfield Golf & Country Club4.8 mi
    Free 55 spaces ♿ 2 Customers only
    Ampfield Par-Three Golf & Country Club Ltd.
    Directions
  2. Fishlake Meadows5.0 mi
    Free 10 spaces
    Directions
  3. disabled5.0 mi
    Free 3 spaces
    Directions

Check prices, height limits and opening times on site.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Southampton right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 23 min ago

Vehicle crime near SO16

In August 2026, police recorded 24 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of SO16, up from 15 in July.

  • Jun 26
  • Jul 15
  • Aug 24

Reported most often on or near: Hornchurch Road (3), Newman Street (2), Lord's Hill Centre East (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 Southampton (SO16)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Southampton (SO16) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Southampton (SO16) is 171.9p a litre at ESSO, MFG Northam, 110 Northam Road, Southampton, SO14 0QL, 2.7 mi away – 1.7p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Southampton (SO16) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Southampton (SO16) is 198.9p a litre at Asda, Bournemouth Road, Eastleigh, SO53 3YJ, 2.8 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 12 forecourts within 5 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Southampton (SO16)?

There are 37 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Southampton (SO16), including 9 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Tesco Superstore-Southampton, 1.1 mi away, charging at up to 7 kW.

Where can I park in Southampton (SO16)?

The nearest public car park to Southampton (SO16) is Fishlake Meadows, 5.0 mi away with 10 spaces, free to use. There are 3 car parks within 5 miles, and at least 2 of the nearest public ones are free.

How much vehicle crime is there in Southampton (SO16)?

Police recorded 24 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Southampton (SO16) in August 2026, compared with 15 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 Southampton (SO16)?

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

About SO16

Area
Southampton
Country
England
Postcodes
1,542

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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