Motoring info for Thundersley and South Benfleet SS7

Fuel prices near SS7

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

1. Esso 0.6 mi
   MFG Benfleet, 175-179 Kiln Road, Benfleet, SS7 1SJ

   Unleaded

   173.9p

   Diesel

   201.9p

   Super

   195.9p

   Premium diesel

   219.9p

   Directions
2. Esso 1.0 mi
   MFG Kents Hill, 280 High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5HB

   Unleaded

   174.9p

   Diesel

   201.9p

   Super

   195.9p

   Premium diesel

   219.9p

   Directions
3. TEXACO 1.0 mi
   164 Church Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4EN

   Unleaded

   175.9p

   Diesel

   201.9p

   Super

   196.9p

   Premium diesel

   222.9p

   Directions
4. ESSO 1.3 mi
   MFG Autohalt, Arterial Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7TU

   Unleaded

   171.9p

   Diesel

   199.9p

   Super

   195.9p

   Premium diesel

   219.9p

   Directions
5. ESSO 2.1 mi
   MFG Castle Point, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9QB

   Unleaded

   173.9p

   Diesel

   199.9p

   Super

   195.9p

   Premium diesel

   219.9p

   Directions
6. ESSO 2.4 mi
   LONDON RD, LEIGH ON SEA, SS9 2ST

   Unleaded

   172.9p

   Diesel

   200.9p

   Super

   187.9p

   Premium diesel

   214.9p

   Directions
7. Morrisons 2.9 mi
   MFG Morrisons Canvey Island, Northwick Road, CANVEY ISLAND, SS8 0PS

   Unleaded

   171.9p

   Diesel

   197.9p

   Super

   189.9p

   Directions
8. BP 3.0 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
9. ESSO 3.0 mi
   RAYLEIGH ROAD, EASTWOOD, SS9 5PS

   Unleaded

   170.9p

   Diesel

   199.9p

   Super

   185.9p

   Premium diesel

   213.9p

   Directions
10. ESSO 3.6 mi
    MFG Kent Elms, Arterial Road, Eastwood, SS9 4DA

    Unleaded

    171.9p

    Diesel

    199.9p

    Super

    195.9p

    Premium diesel

    219.9p

    Directions

Cheapest fuel across Thundersley and South Benfleet →

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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 5 min ago

EV charging near SS7

14 public charging locations within 5 miles:

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

1. Morrisons Hadleigh Benfleet1.3 mi
   Hadleigh, Benfleet, SS7 2RB
   Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 1 point
   The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ) · Public - Membership Required
   Cost: £1.80 + £0.30 / kWh. £10.00 overstay fee after 95 mins, then £10.00 every subsequent 95 mi…
   Directions
2. Shell Rayleigh1.5 mi
   Shell Rayleigh, Rayleigh, SS6 7SL
   Ultra-rapid · 175 kW CCS, CHAdeMO 4 points
   Shell Recharge Solutions (UK) · Public - Pay At Location
   Directions
3. Lidl-Hadleigh1.6 mi
   272 London Road, Hadleigh, SS7 2DE
   Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 1 point
   POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
   Cost: £0.65/kWh
   Directions
4. Market Way Car Park2.1 mi
   Websters Way, Rayleigh, SS6 8EH
   Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 2 points
   Evolt Network (Swarco E.Connect) · Public - Pay At Location
   Directions
5. Belfriars Woodland Centre2.8 mi
   Horseshoe Path, Eastwood, Leigh on Sea, SS9
   Slow · 3.7 kW Type 2 1 point
   EVBox · Public - Pay At Location
   Cost: €0.35/kWh
   Directions
6. Lidl-Canvey Island2.8 mi
   Northwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0PU
   Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 1 point
   POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
   Cost: £0.65/kWh
   Directions
7. Shell Hovefield Service Station3.2 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
8. Tesco Extra - Pitsea3.2 mi
   Hazelmere Off, Basildon, SS13 3JU
   Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points
   POD Point (UK)
   Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 4 hr ago

Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.

Car parks near SS7

No public car parks found within 5 miles of SS7.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Castle Point right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 5 min ago

Vehicle crime near SS7

In August 2026, police recorded 4 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of SS7, down from 5 in July.

• Jun 4
• Jul 5
• Aug 4

Reported most often on or near: a petrol station (1), Boyce Green (1), Bracken Way (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 Thundersley and South Benfleet (SS7)

About SS7

Area

Thundersley and South Benfleet

Town

Thundersley and South Benfleet

Council

Castle Point

County

Essex

Country

England

Postcodes

1,116

Source: ONS Postcode Directory

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Source: GOV.UK – DVLA, DVSA, OZEV, National Highways and Department for Transport (Open Government Licence)