Motoring info for Southend-on-Sea SS1

Fuel prices near SS1

Within 10 miles, nearest first. UK averages: unleaded 173.6p, diesel 199.6p.

1. ESSO 0.2 mi
   Southchurch Road, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2QA

   Unleaded

   170.9p

   Diesel

   198.9p

   Super

   185.9p

   Premium diesel

   212.9p

   Directions
2. Asda 2.2 mi
   North Shoebury Road, Shoeburyness, SS3 8DA

   Unleaded

   173.7p

   Diesel

   198.7p

   Directions
3. ESSO 3.4 mi
   MFG Kent Elms, Arterial Road, Eastwood, SS9 4DA

   Unleaded

   171.9p

   Diesel

   199.9p

   Super

   195.9p

   Premium diesel

   219.9p

   Directions
4. ESSO 4.2 mi
   RAYLEIGH ROAD, EASTWOOD, SS9 5PS

   Unleaded

   170.9p

   Diesel

   199.9p

   Super

   185.9p

   Premium diesel

   213.9p

   Directions
5. ESSO 4.4 mi
   LONDON RD, LEIGH ON SEA, SS9 2ST

   Unleaded

   172.9p

   Diesel

   200.9p

   Super

   187.9p

   Premium diesel

   214.9p

   Directions
6. Esso 6.2 mi
   MFG Benfleet, 175-179 Kiln Road, Benfleet, SS7 1SJ

   Unleaded

   173.9p

   Diesel

   201.9p

   Super

   195.9p

   Premium diesel

   219.9p

   Directions
7. ESSO 6.7 mi
   MFG Castle Point, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9QB

   Unleaded

   173.9p

   Diesel

   199.9p

   Super

   195.9p

   Premium diesel

   219.9p

   Directions
8. ESSO 6.9 mi
   MFG Autohalt, Arterial Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7TU

   Unleaded

   171.9p

   Diesel

   199.9p

   Super

   195.9p

   Premium diesel

   219.9p

   Directions
9. BP 7.1 mi
   MFG Long Road, 371 Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JQ

   Unleaded

   173.9p

   Diesel

   199.9p

   Super

   195.9p

   Premium diesel

   219.9p

   Directions
10. Esso 7.5 mi
    MFG Kents Hill, 280 High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5HB

    Unleaded

    174.9p

    Diesel

    201.9p

    Super

    195.9p

    Premium diesel

    219.9p

    Directions

Cheapest fuel across Southend-on-Sea →

Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 16 min ago

EV charging near SS1

13 public charging locations within 3 miles:

• 2 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
• 5 Rapid (25–99 kW)
• 6 Fast (7–22 kW)

1. Seaway Car Park0.6 mi
   Chancellor Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2AS
   Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
   The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ) · Public - Membership Required
   Cost: £0.50 + £0.30/kWh; overstay £10.00 after every 240 mins
   Directions
2. Warrior Square Car Park0.6 mi
   Chichester Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2NQ
   Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
   The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ) · Public - Membership Required
   Cost: £0.50 + £0.30/kWh
   Directions
3. The Royals Shopping Centre0.7 mi
   High Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1DG
   Fast · 7 kW Type 2 4 points
   POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
   Cost: £0.57/kWh. Parking fees apply.
   Directions
4. Warrior Square Car Park0.7 mi
   off Chichester Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2JH
   Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
   The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ) · Public - Membership Required
   Directions
5. Alexandra Street 30.8 mi
   Alexandra Street Car Park, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1BW
   Rapid · 50 kW CHAdeMO, Type 2 3 points
   Blink Charging (UK) · Public - Pay At Location
   Directions
6. Alexandra Street 10.8 mi
   Alexandra Street Car Park, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1BW
   Fast · 22 kW Type 2 1 point
   Blink Charging (UK) · Public - Pay At Location
   Directions
7. London Road, Oppostite to Sainsbury's1.0 mi
   London Road, Southend on Sea, SS1 1PL
   Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 5 points
   The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions )
   Directions
8. London Road Retail Park1.2 mi
   London Road Retail Park, 2 London Road, SS1 1PP
   Ultra-rapid · 300 kW CCS, CHAdeMO 4 points
   Osprey Charging · Public - Pay At Location
   Cost: £0.79/kWh
   Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 3 hr ago

Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.

Car parks near SS1

No public car parks found within 5 miles of SS1.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Southend-on-Sea right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 16 min ago

Vehicle crime near SS1

In August 2026, police recorded 34 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of SS1, the same as in July.

• Jun 40
• Jul 34
• Aug 34

Reported most often on or near: a parking area (4), Swanage Road (3), Branksome Road (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 Southend-on-Sea (SS1)

About SS1

Area

Southend-on-Sea

Council

Southend-on-Sea

Country

England

Postcodes

696

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)