Silksworth Rd Esso Express fuel prices
Esso · SR3 3PN · Houghton-Le-Spring
Silksworth Ln, Sunderland
Unleaded here is 2.3p below the local average. 5th cheapest of 15 within 3 miles. Quarry Service Station, 2.1 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 4 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.4p above the local average at its last reported price, 6 days ago. 7th cheapest of 12 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Sunderland Doxford Park, 1.1 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 9 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Silksworth Rd Esso Express
How much does it cost to fill up at Silksworth Rd Esso Express?
- Unleaded
- £91.80
- Super Unleaded
- £100.05
- Diesel
- £108.30
- Super Diesel
- £116.00
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Petrol stations near SR3 3PN
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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JET
Durham Rd, Middle Herrington, Middle Herrington, Tyne And Wear
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166.7p
-0.2p cheaper
0.4 mi
· Diesel 196.7pLast reported 5 days ago
-0.2p cheaper
|
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Morrisons
William Doxford Centre, Tyne & Wear
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166.9p
same
1.1 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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BP
Broadway, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
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173.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+7.0p dearer
1.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
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Sainsbury's
Silksworth Lane, Sunderland
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168.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.7 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Shell
The Broadway, Sunderland
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173.9p
+7.0p dearer
1.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 25 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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Tesco
Newbottle Street, Houghton Le Spring
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165.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 188.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
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JET
Quarry Service Station, Quarry Row, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AU, Houghton Le Spring
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164.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 193.9p -3.0p cheaper
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R L Autoservices Ltd
R L Auto Services, Shiney Row Garage, Front Street, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring
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2.1 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
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How Silksworth Rd Esso Express fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.4% cheaper than the 14 stations within 3 miles (-2.3p)
2.8% below the UK average (-4.8p)
2.8% below the Esso national average (-4.8p)
5th cheapest of 15 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Quarry Service Station — 2.1 mi away, save ~18p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 166.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 171.9p on 12 Oct
Super Unleaded
2.4% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-4.5p)
3.6% below the UK average (-6.8p)
3rd cheapest of 9 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Northview Service Station Esso — 2.9 mi away, save ~252p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 181.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 186.9p on 12 Oct
Diesel
0.2% more expensive than the 11 stations within 3 miles (+0.4p)
0.8% below the UK average (-1.5p)
1.2% below the Esso national average (-2.4p)
7th cheapest of 12 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Sunderland Doxford Park — 1.1 mi away, save ~3p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 196.9p on 26 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 13 Oct
Super Diesel
0.9% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-2.0p)
3.0% below the UK average (-6.5p)
2nd cheapest of 5 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Northview Service Station Esso — 2.9 mi away, save ~186p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 210.9p on 26 Oct · Highest 211.9p on 13 Oct
Silksworth Rd Esso Express price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 3.0p over the past week and have changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 166.9p −1.0 | 181.9p −1.0 | 196.9p | 210.9p | |
| 167.9p −1.0 | 182.9p −1.0 | 196.9p | 210.9p | |
| 168.9p −1.0 | 183.9p −1.0 | 196.9p | 210.9p | |
| 169.9p | 184.9p | 196.9p −1.0 | 210.9p −1.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 169.9p −1.0 | 184.9p −1.0 | 197.9p | 211.9p | |
| 170.9p −1.0 | 185.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | 211.9p −1.0 | |
| 171.9p −2.0 | 186.9p −2.0 | 198.9p | 212.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 173.9p | 188.9p | 198.9p +1.0 | 212.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p | 188.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | 211.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 196.9p +1.0 | 210.9p +1.0 | |
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 | 166.9p | 86.15p | 52.95p | 27.80p |
| Super Unleaded | 181.9p | 98.65p | 52.95p | 30.30p |
| Diesel | 196.9p | 111.15p | 52.95p | 32.80p |
| Super Diesel | 210.9p | 122.75p | 52.95p | 35.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Silksworth Rd Esso Express
How much is unleaded at Silksworth Rd Esso Express?
Unleaded at Silksworth Rd Esso Express is 166.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 4.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £91.80.
How much is diesel at Silksworth Rd Esso Express?
Diesel at Silksworth Rd Esso Express is 196.9p per litre, last reported on 26 October 2026. That is 1.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.30.
Is Silksworth Rd Esso Express the cheapest place for unleaded near Houghton-Le-Spring?
No. Right now Silksworth Rd Esso Express is the 5th cheapest of 15 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Quarry Service Station, 2.1 miles away, charges 164.9p, which saves about £0.18 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.
What are the opening hours of Silksworth Rd Esso Express?
Silksworth Rd Esso Express is open Monday to Friday 06:00–23:00, Saturday to Sunday 06:00–22:30. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Silksworth Rd Esso Express have?
Silksworth Rd Esso Express reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash and Water filling.
How often does Silksworth Rd Esso Express change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.
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