Swalwell Service Station fuel prices
BP · NE16 3DW · Whickham
Swalwell Service Station, Hexham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Unleaded here is 1.3p below the local average. 4th cheapest of 20 within 3 miles. Costco Gateshead, 1.1 miles away, is 6.0p cheaper (price reported 4 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.9p above the local average at its last reported price, 20 days ago. 8th cheapest of 13 within 3 miles. Asda Gateshead Supercentre, 0.7 miles away, is 1.2p cheaper (price reported 17 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Swalwell Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Swalwell Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £107.20
- Diesel
- £109.40
- Super Diesel
- £118.20
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Petrol stations near NE16 3DW
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
Races Service Station, Derwenthaugh Road, Tyne & Wear
|
169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
0.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
|
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BP
Derwenthaugh Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
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172.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+3.0p dearer
0.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 44 days ago
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Asda
Metro Centre, Gibside Way, Gateshead
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169.7pLast reported 3 days ago
-0.2p cheaper
0.7 mi
· Diesel 197.7pLast reported 17 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
|
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Esso
Front Street, Whickham
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173.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
0.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 41 days ago
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Morrisons
Chain Bridge Road, Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne & Wear
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169.9pLast reported 4 days ago
same
1.1 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 14 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
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Costco
Mandela Way, Off Handy Drive, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
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163.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
1.1 mi
· Diesel 191.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
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Winlaton
1, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon-On-Tyne
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169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
same
1.2 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 27 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
Tyne Street, Blaydon On Tyne, Tyne And Wear
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172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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Amenities
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How Swalwell Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.8% cheaper than the 19 stations within 3 miles (-1.3p)
1.0% below the UK average (-1.7p)
1.5% below the BP national average (-2.5p)
4th cheapest of 20 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Costco Gateshead — 1.1 mi away, save ~282p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 169.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 45 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
0.5% more expensive than the 12 stations within 3 miles (+0.9p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
0.3% below the BP national average (-0.6p)
8th cheapest of 13 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Gateshead Supercentre — 0.7 mi away, save ~34p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 198.9p on 12 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 12 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 45 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Swalwell Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 169.9p −3.0 | 194.9p | 198.9p | 214.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 172.9p −1.0 | 194.9p | 198.9p −1.0 | 214.9p | |
| 173.9p −1.0 | 194.9p | 199.9p | 214.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 174.9p +2.0 | 194.9p | 199.9p +3.0 | 214.9p | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 194.9p | 196.9p | 214.9p | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 194.9p +2.0 | 196.9p +1.0 | 214.9p +2.0 | |
| 169.9p | 192.9p +3.0 | 195.9p +2.0 | 212.9p +8.0 | |
| 169.9p | 189.9p | 193.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | |
| 169.9p +3.0 | 189.9p | 192.9p +3.0 | 204.9p | |
| 166.9p +1.0 | 189.9p | 189.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | |
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 | 194.9p | 109.45p | 52.95p | 32.50p |
| Diesel | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
| Super Diesel | 214.9p | 126.15p | 52.95p | 35.80p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Swalwell Service Station
How much is unleaded at Swalwell Service Station?
Unleaded at Swalwell Service Station is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 1.7p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
How much is diesel at Swalwell Service Station?
Diesel at Swalwell Service Station is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 12 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is Swalwell Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Whickham?
No. Right now Swalwell Service Station is the 4th cheapest of 20 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Costco Gateshead, 1.1 miles away, charges 163.9p, which saves about £2.82 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 4 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Swalwell Service Station open 24 hours?
Yes. Swalwell Service Station is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Swalwell Service Station have?
Swalwell Service Station reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Swalwell Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.