Fuel prices in Fence Houses today

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England

Cheapest unleaded 167.9p Morrisons · 3.8 mi Cheapest diesel 194.9p Morrisons · 3.8 mi

Local average unleaded177.2p3.6p above the UK average

Local average diesel203.5p3.9p above the UK average

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On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded in and around Fence Houses is 167.9p at Morrisons, MFG Morrisons Hartlepool, Clarence Road, HARTLEPOOL (3.8 mi from the town centre). The cheapest diesel is 194.9p at Morrisons (3.8 mi). Across 10 forecourts within 5 miles, unleaded averages 177.2p – 3.6p above the UK average. There are 2 Met Office weather warnings for Sunderland.

Cheapest unleaded near Fence Houses

Within 5 miles of the town centre, cheapest first.

Morrisons 3.8 mi

MFG Morrisons Hartlepool, Clarence Road, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 8BT

Unleaded
167.9p
Super
189.9p

Directions
ESSO 3.1 mi

SILKSWORTH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3PN

Unleaded
169.9p
Super
184.9p

Directions
Morrisons 3.8 mi

MFG Morrisons Sunderland Doxford Park, William Doxford Centre, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE

Unleaded
169.9p
Super
189.9p

Directions
Esso 4.5 mi

MFG Dragonville, Alma Place, Durham, DH1 2HN

Unleaded
169.9p
Super
195.9p

Directions
Esso 3.8 mi

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

Unleaded
171.9p
Super
195.9p

Directions

Cheapest diesel near Fence Houses

Morrisons 3.8 mi

MFG Morrisons Hartlepool, Clarence Road, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 8BT

Diesel
194.9p

Directions
Morrisons 3.8 mi

MFG Morrisons Sunderland Doxford Park, William Doxford Centre, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE

Diesel
195.9p

Directions
ESSO 3.1 mi

SILKSWORTH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3PN

Diesel
197.9p
Premium diesel
211.9p

Directions
Asda 4.7 mi

Parsons Road, Washington, NE37 1EZ

Diesel
198.9p

Directions
Esso 3.8 mi

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

Diesel
199.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions

Nearest forecourts to Fence Houses centre

Asda 2.9 mi

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

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

Directions
ESSO 3.1 mi

SILKSWORTH ROAD, SUNDERLAND, SR3 3PN

Unleaded
169.9p
Diesel
197.9p
Super
184.9p
Premium diesel
211.9p

Directions
Morrisons 3.8 mi

MFG Morrisons Sunderland Doxford Park, William Doxford Centre, SUNDERLAND, SR3 2NE

Unleaded
169.9p
Diesel
195.9p
Super
189.9p

Directions
Morrisons 3.8 mi

MFG Morrisons Hartlepool, Clarence Road, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 8BT

Unleaded
167.9p
Diesel
194.9p
Super
189.9p

Directions
BP 3.8 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 3.8 mi

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

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

Directions

Cheapest fuel across Tyne and Wear →

Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 21 min ago

EV charging near Fence Houses

13 public charging locations within 3 miles:

1 Rapid (25–99 kW)
10 Fast (7–22 kW)
1 Slow (under 7 kW)

Houghton and Hetton Depot0.3 mi

Blackthorn Way, Durham, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6JN

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point

Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required

Directions
Houghton Le Spring1.1 mi

Station Road Car Park, Houghton le Spring, DH4 5AH

Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 2 points

Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required

Cost: £0.65/kWh

Directions
Evolve Business Centre, Cygnet Way1.2 mi

Evolve Business Centre, Cygnet Way, DH4 5QY

Slow · 3.6 kW Type 2 3 points

Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required

Cost: Free

Directions
Cygnet Way1.2 mi

Cygnet Way, Rainton, Houghton le Spring, DH45QY

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point

Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required

Directions
Riverside Car Park2.4 mi

Durham County Hall, Framwellgate Peth, DH1 5UQ

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points

Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required

Cost: £1.00/session

Directions
Hetton Centre2.5 mi

Welfare Road, Hetton Le Hole, DH5 9NE

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points

Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required

Cost: Free

Directions
Herrington Country Park2.5 mi

Penshaw, Sunderland, DH4 4NF

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 4 points

Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required

Cost: Free

Directions
Market Street 12.5 mi

Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, DH5 9DZ

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points

Connected Kerb

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 Fence Houses

No public car parks found within 5 miles of Fence Houses.

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 21 min ago

Vehicle crime near Fence Houses

In August 2026, police recorded 8 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Fence Houses, up from 1 in July.

Jun 2
Jul 1
Aug 8

Reported most often on or near: A1052 (1), Fairbairn Drive (1), Holystone Close (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 Fence Houses

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Fence Houses today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Fence Houses is 167.9p a litre at Morrisons, MFG Morrisons Hartlepool, Clarence Road, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 8BT, 3.8 mi away – 5.7p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Fence Houses today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Fence Houses is 194.9p a litre at Morrisons, MFG Morrisons Hartlepool, Clarence Road, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 8BT, 3.8 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 10 forecourts within 5 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Fence Houses?

There are 13 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Fence Houses, including 1 rapid or ultra-rapid site (25 kW and above). The nearest is Houghton and Hetton Depot, 0.3 mi away, charging at up to 7 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Fence Houses?

Police recorded 8 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Fence Houses in August 2026, compared with 1 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 Fence Houses?

Yes – on 25 Oct the Met Office has 2 warnings in force for Sunderland: 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 Fence Houses

Shiney Row and Penshaw DH4