Motoring info for Kensington and Chelsea W8

Q: Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Kensington and Chelsea (W8) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Kensington and Chelsea (W8) is 168.7p a litre at Asda, 2-20 Western Road, Park Royal, London, NW10 7LW, 3.7 mi away – 4.9p below the UK average.

Q: Where is the cheapest diesel near Kensington and Chelsea (W8) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Kensington and Chelsea (W8) is 196.7p a litre at Asda, 2-20 Western Road, Park Royal, London, NW10 7LW, 3.7 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 29 forecourts within 5 miles.

Q: How many EV charging points are there near Kensington and Chelsea (W8)?

There are 4,154 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Kensington and Chelsea (W8), including 59 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Kensington Town Hall Car Park, <0.1 mi away, charging at up to 3 kW.

Q: How much vehicle crime is there in Kensington and Chelsea (W8)?

Police recorded 95 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Kensington and Chelsea (W8) in August 2026, compared with 85 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 Kensington and Chelsea (W8)?

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

Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England

Cheapest unleaded 168.7p Asda · 3.7 mi Cheapest diesel 196.7p Asda · 3.7 mi

Nearest forecourt1.3 miESSO Nearest EV charger<0.1 miSlow · 3 kW Nearest car park–None within 5 mi Weather warnings0None in force

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) within 5 miles of Kensington and Chelsea (W8) is 168.7p at Asda, 2-20 Western Road, Park Royal, London – 4.9p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 196.7p at Asda (3.7 mi away). There are no Met Office weather warnings for Kensington and Chelsea right now.

Fuel prices near W8

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

ESSO 1.3 mi

Fulham Road, LONDON, SW10 9UZ

Unleaded
172.9p
Diesel
198.9p
Super
187.9p

Directions
ESSO 1.6 mi

KINGS ROAD, FULHAM, LONDON, SW6 2EJ

Unleaded
172.9p
Diesel
198.9p
Super
187.9p
Premium diesel
212.9p

Directions
Esso 1.6 mi

MFG Fulham Cross, 222-224 Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 9NT

Unleaded
171.9p
Diesel
199.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
ESSO 1.7 mi

MFG The Vale, 383-393 Edgware Road, Paddington, W2 1BT

Unleaded
172.9p
Diesel
202.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
ESSO 1.8 mi

MFG Park Lane, 77 - 83 Park Lane, London, W1K 7HB

Unleaded
179.9p
Diesel
209.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
ESSO 1.9 mi

Maida Vale, LONDON, W9 1UP

Unleaded
173.9p
Diesel
201.9p
Super
188.9p
Premium diesel
217.9p

Directions
BP 2.1 mi

MFG Cromwell Road North, Great West Road, Hammersmith, W6 9TQ

Unleaded
171.9p
Diesel
199.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Esso 2.1 mi

MFG Dorset House, 170 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5AR

Unleaded
172.9p
Diesel
201.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
BP 2.4 mi

MFG Lords, 21-41 Wellington Road, St Johns Wood, NW8 9SQ

Unleaded
172.9p
Diesel
201.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Esso 2.4 mi

MFG Acton Vale, 30 The Vale, Ealing, W3 7RS

Unleaded
171.9p
Diesel
199.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions

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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 18 min ago

EV charging near W8

4154 public charging locations within 3 miles:

8 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
51 Rapid (25–99 kW)
373 Fast (7–22 kW)
3699 Slow (under 7 kW)

Kensington Town Hall Car Park<0.1 mi

Phillimore Walk, Hornton Street, Kensington, W8 7NX

Slow · 3 kW 3-pin plug 6 points

(Business Owner at Location) · Public - Pay At Location

Cost: Charges Apply

Directions
outside no. 45-61<0.1 mi

outside no. 45-61, London, W8 6TS

Slow · 3.7 kW Type 2 1 point

Shell Recharge Solutions (UK) · Public - Pay At Location

Directions
Hornton Street<0.1 mi

34 Hornton Street, London, W8 4NT

Fast · 22 kW Type 1, Type 2 1 point

Total Energies (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: £0.073/minute; min £1.38; other tariffs available

Directions
19 Stafford Terrace0.1 mi

19 Stafford Terrace, London, W8 7BL

Slow · 3.7 kW Type 2 1 point

Shell Recharge Solutions (UK) · Public - Pay At Location

Directions
Horton Street0.1 mi

Town Hall Car Park, Horton Street, Chelsea and Kensington, W8 7NX

6 points

(Unknown Operator)

Directions
31 Iverna Gardens0.1 mi

31 Iverna Gardens, London, W8 6TW

Slow · 3.7 kW Type 2 1 point

Shell Recharge Solutions (UK) · Public - Pay At Location

Directions
Argyll Rd 490.1 mi

Argyll Rd 49, London, W8 7BS

Slow · 3.7 kW Type 2 1 point

Shell Recharge Solutions (UK) · Public - Pay At Location

Directions
outside no. 300.2 mi

outside no. 30, London, W8 6TH

Slow · 3.7 kW Type 2 1 point

Shell Recharge Solutions (UK) · Public - Pay At Location

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 W8

No public car parks found within 5 miles of W8.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Kensington and Chelsea right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 18 min ago

Vehicle crime near W8

In August 2026, police recorded 95 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of W8, up from 85 in July.

Jun 67
Jul 85
Aug 95

Reported most often on or near: Further/higher Educational Building (4), Exhibition Road (4), Holland Villas Road (3).

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 Kensington and Chelsea (W8)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Kensington and Chelsea (W8) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Kensington and Chelsea (W8) is 168.7p a litre at Asda, 2-20 Western Road, Park Royal, London, NW10 7LW, 3.7 mi away – 4.9p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Kensington and Chelsea (W8) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Kensington and Chelsea (W8) is 196.7p a litre at Asda, 2-20 Western Road, Park Royal, London, NW10 7LW, 3.7 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 29 forecourts within 5 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Kensington and Chelsea (W8)?

There are 4,154 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Kensington and Chelsea (W8), including 59 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Kensington Town Hall Car Park, <0.1 mi away, charging at up to 3 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Kensington and Chelsea (W8)?

Police recorded 95 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Kensington and Chelsea (W8) in August 2026, compared with 85 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 Kensington and Chelsea (W8)?

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

About W8

Area: Kensington and Chelsea
Town: Kensington and Chelsea
Council: Kensington and Chelsea
County: Greater London
Country: England
Postcodes: 692

Source: ONS Postcode Directory

Motoring news

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