Fuel prices in Birtley today

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England

Cheapest unleaded 170.9p JET · 3.9 mi Cheapest diesel 197.9p JET · 3.9 mi

Local average unleaded178.5p4.8p above the UK average

Local average diesel204.7p5.1p above the UK average

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On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded in and around Birtley is 170.9p at JET, Sunderland Road , Gateshead, Tyne & Wear (3.9 mi from the town centre). The cheapest diesel is 197.9p at JET (3.9 mi). Across 9 forecourts within 5 miles, unleaded averages 178.5p – 4.8p above the UK average. There are 2 Met Office weather warnings for Gateshead.

Cheapest unleaded near Birtley

Within 5 miles of the town centre, cheapest first.

JET 3.9 mi

Sunderland Road , Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE10 0NR

Unleaded
170.9p
Super
191.9p

Directions
JET 4.7 mi

Park Road, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE8 3HL

Unleaded
170.9p
Super
191.9p

Directions
Esso 1.1 mi

MFG Vigo Lane, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2BQ

Unleaded
171.9p
Super
195.9p

Directions
Asda 1.7 mi

Parsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ

Unleaded
171.9p
Super
187.9p

Directions
Esso 4.0 mi

MFG Lobley Hill, Lobley Hill Road, Gateshead, NE11 0UH

Unleaded
172.9p
Super
195.9p

Directions

Cheapest diesel near Birtley

JET 3.9 mi

Sunderland Road , Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE10 0NR

Diesel
197.9p
Premium diesel
218.9p

Directions
JET 4.7 mi

Park Road, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE8 3HL

Diesel
197.9p
Premium diesel
218.9p

Directions
Asda 1.7 mi

Parsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ

Diesel
198.9p

Directions
Esso 1.1 mi

MFG Vigo Lane, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2BQ

Diesel
199.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Esso 4.0 mi

MFG Lobley Hill, Lobley Hill Road, Gateshead, NE11 0UH

Diesel
199.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions

Nearest forecourts to Birtley centre

BP 0.6 mi

Washington Service Area, A1, Portobello, Birtley, Co Durham, DH3 2SJ, DH3 2SJ

Unleaded
199.9p
Diesel
222.9p
Super
219.9p
Premium diesel
242.9p

Directions
BP 0.7 mi

Washington Service Area, A1, Portobello, Birtley, Co Durham, DH3 2SJ, DH3 2SJ

Unleaded
199.9p
Diesel
222.9p
Super
219.9p
Premium diesel
242.9p

Directions
Esso 1.1 mi

MFG Vigo Lane, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2BQ

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

Directions
Asda 1.7 mi

Parsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ

Unleaded
171.9p
Diesel
198.9p
Super
187.9p

Directions
Asda 3.0 mi

Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AP

Unleaded
174.9p
Diesel
201.9p
Super
193.9p
Premium diesel
220.9p

Directions
JET 3.9 mi

Sunderland Road , Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE10 0NR

Unleaded
170.9p
Diesel
197.9p
Super
191.9p
Premium diesel
218.9p

Directions

Cheapest fuel across Tyne and Wear →

Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 7 min ago

EV charging near Birtley

27 public charging locations within 3 miles:

5 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
5 Rapid (25–99 kW)
16 Fast (7–22 kW)
1 Slow (under 7 kW)

Durham Road Filling Station0.2 mi

Durham Road, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 2PF

Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO 2 points

InstaVolt Ltd · Public - Pay At Location

Cost: £0.75/kWh

Directions
Komatsu UK0.4 mi

Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2QX

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point

Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required

Directions
Moto Washington Northbound Services0.6 mi

A1M Northbound, Jct 64, Portobello, Birtley, County Durham, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2SJ

Ultra-rapid · 350 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 11 points

Electric Highway (UK) · Public - Pay At Location

Cost: DC (contactless): £0.85/kWh, DC (GRIDSERVE app): £0.79/kWh, AC: £0.49/kWh

Directions
Moto Washington Southbound Services0.7 mi

A1M, Southbound, Jct 64, Portobello, Birtley, County Durham, Birtley, DH3 2SJ

Ultra-rapid · 200 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 20 points

GridServe · Public - Pay At Location

Cost: DC (contactless): £0.85/kWh, DC (GRIDSERVE app): £0.79/kWh, AC: £0.49/kWh

Directions
Washington Supercharger0.8 mi

Campanile Hotel, Emerson Road,, Washington, NE37 1LE

Ultra-rapid · 120 kW Tesla 8 points

Tesla (Tesla-only charging) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: £0.24/kWh;other tariffs for older cars

Directions
Holiday Inn Washington0.9 mi

Holiday Inn Washington, NE37 1LB

Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 1 point

BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: £0.79/kWh; other tariffs available

Directions
ROLLS_ROYCE WASHINGTON 21.3 mi

Radial Park Rd, Washington, NE38 9DA

Fast · 22 kW Type 2 1 point

ChargePoint

Directions
Angel of the North1.5 mi

Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 7UB

Ultra-rapid · 175 kW CCS, CHAdeMO 2 points

FastNed · Public - Pay At Location

Cost: £0.73/kWh

Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 51 min ago

Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.

Car parks near Birtley

No public car parks found within 5 miles of Birtley.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

Yellow warning of wind affecting North East England Valid from 1100 Sat 24 Oct to 2100 Sun 25 Oct
Yellow warning of wind affecting North East England Valid from 0300 Tue 27 Oct to 2359 Tue 27 Oct

Source: Met Office · updated 7 min ago

Vehicle crime near Birtley

In August 2026, police recorded 12 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Birtley, up from 7 in July.

Jun 8
Jul 7
Aug 12

Reported most often on or near: Beaconsfield Terrace (2), Motorway Service Area (2), Station Lane (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 Birtley

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Birtley today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Birtley is 170.9p a litre at JET, Sunderland Road , Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE10 0NR, 3.9 mi away – 2.7p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Birtley today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Birtley is 197.9p a litre at JET, Sunderland Road , Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE10 0NR, 3.9 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 9 forecourts within 5 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Birtley?

There are 27 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Birtley, including 10 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Durham Road Filling Station, 0.2 mi away, charging at up to 50 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Birtley?

Police recorded 12 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Birtley 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 Birtley?

Yes – on 25 Oct the Met Office has 2 warnings in force for Gateshead: Yellow warning of wind affecting North East England; Yellow warning of wind affecting North East England.

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)

Postcode areas in Birtley

Birtley DH3