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Motoring info for Wickford SS12

Basildon, Essex, England

Cheapest unleaded 168.7p Asda · 3.6 miCheapest diesel 193.7p Asda · 3.6 mi
Nearest forecourt2.7 miValero Nearest EV charger0.7 miSlow · 4 kW Nearest car park–None within 5 mi Weather warnings0None in force

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) within 5 miles of Wickford (SS12) is 168.7p at Asda, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon – 4.9p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 193.7p at Asda (3.6 mi away). There are no Met Office weather warnings for Basildon right now.

Fuel prices near SS12

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

  1. Valero 2.7 mi
    MFG Whitmore Way, Whitmore Way, Basildon, SS14 2NL
    Unleaded
    169.9p
    Diesel
    197.9p
    Super
    189.9p
    Premium diesel
    215.9p
    Directions
  2. TEXACO 2.9 mi
    164 Church Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4EN
    Unleaded
    175.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    196.9p
    Premium diesel
    222.9p
    Directions
  3. ESSO 3.3 mi
    MFG Autohalt, Arterial Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7TU
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  4. Asda 3.6 mi
    Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1AE
    Unleaded
    168.7p
    Diesel
    193.7p
    Directions
  5. Esso 3.9 mi
    MFG Kents Hill, 280 High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5HB
    Unleaded
    174.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  6. Esso 4.3 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 4.5 mi
    MFG Laindon, Arterial Road, Laindon, SS15 6DP
    Unleaded
    175.9p
    Diesel
    202.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  8. Asda 5.0 mi
    1-10 Queen Elizabeth Square, Chelmsford, CM3 5TB
    Unleaded
    170.7p
    Diesel
    195.7p
    Directions

Cheapest fuel across Wickford →

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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 29 min ago

EV charging near SS12

15 public charging locations within 5 miles:

  • 4 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
  • 1 Rapid (25–99 kW)
  • 8 Fast (7–22 kW)
  • 1 Slow (under 7 kW)
  1. Wickford Railway Station0.7 mi
    Station Approach, Wickford, SS11 7AT
    Slow · 4 kW Type 2 2 points
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only
    Directions
  2. Shell Hovefield Service Station1.0 mi
    Shell Hovefield Service Station, Southend Arterial Rd, SS12 9HZ
    Ultra-rapid · 175 kW CCS, CHAdeMO 2 points
    Osprey Charging · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: £0.79/kWh
    Directions
  3. MTP BASILDON 011.6 mi
    Mira, Paycocke Road, Basildon, SS14
    Fast · 22 kW Type 2 1 point
    ChargePoint
    Directions
  4. Tesco Extra - Basildon2.1 mi
    Mayflower Retail Park, Basildon, SS14 3HZ
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    POD Point (UK)
    Directions
  5. Tesco Extra - Pitsea3.0 mi
    Hazelmere Off, Basildon, SS13 3JU
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
    POD Point (UK)
    Directions
  6. Eastgate Shopping centre3.6 mi
    Southernhay, Basildon, SS14 1EB
    1 point
    (Unknown Operator) · (Unknown)
    Cost: Free
    Directions
  7. Eastgate Shopping Centre3.6 mi
    Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1AG
    Fast · 22 kW Type 2 12 points
    Go Zero (GB) · Public - Membership Required
    Directions
  8. Crompton Close3.6 mi
    Crompton Close, Basildon, SS14 3AL
    Ultra-rapid · 300 kW CCS, CHAdeMO 6 points
    FastNed
    Cost: £0.69/kWh
    Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 44 min ago

Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.

Car parks near SS12

No public car parks found within 5 miles of SS12.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Basildon right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 30 min ago

Vehicle crime near SS12

In August 2026, police recorded 5 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of SS12, down from 7 in July.

  • Jun 6
  • Jul 7
  • Aug 5

Reported most often on or near: London Road (1), Market Avenue (1), Pullman Court (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 Wickford (SS12)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Wickford (SS12) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Wickford (SS12) is 168.7p a litre at Asda, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1AE, 3.6 mi away – 4.9p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Wickford (SS12) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Wickford (SS12) is 193.7p a litre at Asda, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1AE, 3.6 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 8 forecourts within 5 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Wickford (SS12)?

There are 15 public EV charging locations within 5 miles of Wickford (SS12), including 5 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Wickford Railway Station, 0.7 mi away, charging at up to 4 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Wickford (SS12)?

Police recorded 5 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Wickford (SS12) in August 2026, compared with 7 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 Wickford (SS12)?

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

About SS12

Area
Wickford
Council
Basildon
County
Essex
Country
England
Postcodes
403

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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