Ardleigh South Service Station CO7 fuel prices
Ardleigh South Service Station · CO7 7YP · Wivenhoe
Ardleigh South Service Station, A120 Westbound, Ardleigh, Colchester
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles at its last reported price, 14 days ago. 4.4p below the average of the 7 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Cheapest diesel within 3 miles at its last reported price, 14 days ago. 3.3p below the average of the 6 other stations nearby. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Ardleigh South Service Station CO7
How much does it cost to fill up at Ardleigh South Service Station CO7?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £105.55
- Diesel
- £107.75
- Super Diesel
- £118.20
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Petrol stations near CO7 7YP
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Ardleigh Service Station
Ardleigh Service Station, Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester
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172.9p
+3.0p dearer
1.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
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Esso
Colchester Road, Elmstead Market, Essex
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169.9p
same
1.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 23 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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BP
Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex
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173.9p
+4.0p dearer
2.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 14 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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Tesco
Greenstead Rd, Colchester
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Hythe Hill (was due to start Fri 30 Oct, until 3 Nov)
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+4.0p dearer
2.3 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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Tesco
Highwoods Square, Colchester
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+4.0p dearer
2.5 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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Shell
A12 Northbound, Colchester, Essex
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177.9p
+8.0p dearer
2.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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Shell
A12 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex
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177.9p
+8.0p dearer
3.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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How Ardleigh South Service Station CO7 fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.5% cheaper than the 7 stations within 3 miles (-4.4p)
1.0% below the UK average (-1.8p)
1st cheapest of 8 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 167.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 169.9p on 18 Oct
Super Unleaded
1.1% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-2.2p)
1.7% above the UK average (+3.3p)
4th cheapest of 7 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Ardleigh Service Station CO7 — 1.4 mi away, save ~39p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 191.9p on 12 Oct · Highest 191.9p on 12 Oct
Diesel
1.7% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-3.3p)
1.3% below the UK average (-2.5p)
1st cheapest of 7 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheapest diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 192.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 12 Oct
Super Diesel
3.9% cheaper than the 3 stations within 3 miles (-8.7p)
1.1% below the UK average (-2.4p)
1st cheapest of 4 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheapest super diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 214.9p on 12 Oct · Highest 214.9p on 12 Oct
Ardleigh South Service Station CO7 price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 169.9p +2.0 | 191.9p | 195.9p +3.0 | 214.9p | |
| 167.9p −5.0 | 191.9p | 192.9p −5.0 | 214.9p | |
| 172.9p | 191.9p +2.0 | 197.9p −2.0 | 214.9p −2.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 172.9p −2.0 | 189.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | 216.9p | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 191.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 216.9p | |
| 173.9p +2.0 | 191.9p | 198.9p +2.0 | 216.9p | |
| 171.9p | 191.9p | 196.9p +3.0 | 216.9p +3.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 191.9p | 193.9p +2.0 | 213.9p | |
| 169.9p −2.0 | 191.9p | 191.9p | 213.9p | |
| 171.9p +3.0 | 191.9p +3.0 | 191.9p +2.0 | 213.9p +2.0 | |
One row for each day a price changed. Greyed prices did not change that day. Dates are when the price was submitted, or when we first recorded it if no submission time was supplied.
Where the money goes
About 48% of what you pay for unleaded here is tax. Fuel duty is a flat 52.95p on every litre, and 20% VAT is then charged on the fuel and the duty together. The rest covers the fuel itself, delivery and the retailer's margin.
| Per litre | Pump price | Fuel and retailer | Fuel duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded | 169.9p | 88.65p | 52.95p | 28.30p |
| Super Unleaded | 191.9p | 106.95p | 52.95p | 32.00p |
| Diesel | 195.9p | 110.25p | 52.95p | 32.70p |
| Super Diesel | 214.9p | 126.15p | 52.95p | 35.80p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Ardleigh South Service Station CO7
How much is unleaded at Ardleigh South Service Station CO7?
Unleaded at Ardleigh South Service Station CO7 is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 18 October 2026. That is 1.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
How much is diesel at Ardleigh South Service Station CO7?
Diesel at Ardleigh South Service Station CO7 is 195.9p per litre, last reported on 18 October 2026. That is 2.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.75.
Is Ardleigh South Service Station CO7 the cheapest place for unleaded near Wivenhoe?
Going by the price it last reported, 14 days ago, Ardleigh South Service Station CO7 has the cheapest unleaded of the 8 stations we track within 3 miles, or shares that spot.
Is Ardleigh South Service Station CO7 open 24 hours?
Yes. Ardleigh South Service Station CO7 is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Ardleigh South Service Station CO7 have?
Ardleigh South Service Station CO7 reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Ardleigh South Service Station CO7 change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.