Fuel prices in West Mersea today
Colchester, Essex, England
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded in and around West Mersea is 171.9p at Asda, 246 Shrub End Road, Colchester (6.9 mi from the town centre). The cheapest diesel is 197.9p at Asda (6.9 mi). Across 8 forecourts within 10 miles, unleaded averages 174.5p – 0.9p above the UK average.
Cheapest unleaded near West Mersea
Within 10 miles of the town centre, cheapest first.
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Asda 6.9 mi246 Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4SA
- Unleaded
- 171.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
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BP 9.6 miMFG Weeley, Colchester Road, Weeley, CO16 9AD
- Unleaded
- 171.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
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Esso 7.8 miMFG Elmstead, Colchester Road, Elmstead Market, CO7 7EE
- Unleaded
- 173.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
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Esso 8.2 miMFG Stanway, 37 London Road, Stanway Colchester, CO3 0NR
- Unleaded
- 173.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
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ESSO 9.4 miMFG Feering, A12 Feering, Feering Colchester, CO5 9EL
- Unleaded
- 174.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
Cheapest diesel near West Mersea
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Asda 6.9 mi246 Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4SA
- Diesel
- 197.9p
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BP 9.6 miMFG Weeley, Colchester Road, Weeley, CO16 9AD
- Diesel
- 197.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Asda 8.6 miTurner Rise, Colchester, CO4 5TU
- Diesel
- 199.7p
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Asda 7.7 mi25 Church Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0LA
- Diesel
- 199.9p
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Esso 7.8 miMFG Elmstead, Colchester Road, Elmstead Market, CO7 7EE
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
Nearest forecourts to West Mersea centre
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Asda 6.9 mi246 Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4SA
- Unleaded
- 171.9p
- Diesel
- 197.9p
- Super
- 189.9p
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Asda 7.7 mi25 Church Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0LA
- Unleaded
- 176.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
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Esso 7.8 miMFG Elmstead, Colchester Road, Elmstead Market, CO7 7EE
- Unleaded
- 173.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Esso 8.2 miMFG Stanway, 37 London Road, Stanway Colchester, CO3 0NR
- Unleaded
- 173.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Asda 8.6 miTurner Rise, Colchester, CO4 5TU
- Unleaded
- 176.9p
- Diesel
- 199.7p
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ESSO 9.4 miMFG Feering, A12 Feering, Feering Colchester, CO5 9EL
- Unleaded
- 174.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 30 min ago
EV charging near West Mersea
38 public charging locations within 10 miles:
- 4 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
- 7 Rapid (25–99 kW)
- 26 Fast (7–22 kW)
- 1 Slow (under 7 kW)
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The White Hart Inn0.4 mi1 High Street, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8QDRoam Charging (UK)
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Woodrolfe Road CP3.4 miGibbons Engineering Group, Maldon, CM9 8RYPublic - Pay At Location
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Crowne Plaza Resort, Colchester Five Lakes4.9 miCrowne Plaza Resort, Colchester Five Lakes, CM9 8HXElectRoad (UK) · Public - Membership Required
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Haven the Orchards Holiday Village5.0 miThe Orchards Holiday Village, St Osyth, CO16 8LJPOD Point (UK) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: 1
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Haven The Orchards Holiday Park5.0 miPoint Clear Clacton on Sea, Clacton, CO16 8LJVend Electric · Public - Membership RequiredCost: £0.50/kWh
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The Bannatyne Spa6.0 miKingsford Park, Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 0HSInstaVolt Ltd · Public - Pay At LocationCost: £0.85/kWh
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University of Essex (for Students & Employees Use Only)6.7 miWivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQPOD Point (UK) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: 1
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Sibbons (Alresford) LTD-Keelars Tye6.8 miKeelars Lane, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7EPPOD Point (UK) · Public - Membership RequiredCost: £0.40/kWh
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 West Mersea
No public car parks found within 5 miles of West Mersea.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly
Driving conditions
✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Colchester right now.
Source: Met Office · updated 30 min ago
Vehicle crime near West Mersea
In August 2026, police recorded 2 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of West Mersea, up from 0 in July.
- Jun 0
- Jul 0
- Aug 2
Reported most often on or near: Glebe View (1), Birch Wood 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 West Mersea
Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near West Mersea today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near West Mersea is 171.9p a litre at Asda, 246 Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4SA, 6.9 mi away – 1.7p below the UK average.
Where is the cheapest diesel near West Mersea today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near West Mersea is 197.9p a litre at Asda, 246 Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4SA, 6.9 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 8 forecourts within 10 miles.
How many EV charging points are there near West Mersea?
There are 38 public EV charging locations within 10 miles of West Mersea, including 11 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is The White Hart Inn, 0.4 mi away, charging at up to 22 kW.
How much vehicle crime is there in West Mersea?
Police recorded 2 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of West Mersea in August 2026, compared with 0 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 West Mersea?
No – on 25 Oct there are no Met Office weather warnings in force for Colchester.
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 West Mersea
Towns near West Mersea
- Brightlingsea 5.2 mi
- Berechurch 5.7 mi
- Wivenhoe 6.0 mi
- Tiptree 7.7 mi
- Colchester 7.7 mi
- Jaywick 8.4 mi
- Clacton-on-Sea 10.2 mi
- Maldon 10.7 mi