Sainsbury's Birkenhead fuel prices
Sainsbury's · CH42 8PQ · Birkenhead
342A Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead
Unleaded here is 2.2p below the local average. 3rd cheapest of 16 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Kings Road Bebington, 1.6 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.2p below the local average at its last reported price, 20 days ago. 9th cheapest of 16 within 3 miles. Asda Arrowe Park Superstore, 1.3 miles away, is 1.2p cheaper (price reported 19 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Sainsbury's Birkenhead
How much does it cost to fill up at Sainsbury's Birkenhead?
- Unleaded
- £94.55
- Super Unleaded
- £101.15
- Diesel
- £109.40
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Petrol stations near CH42 8PQ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
413 Borough Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside
Road closure on Willmer Road (was due to start Mon 28 Sep, until 1 Dec)
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179.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+8.0p dearer
0.9 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+4.0p dearer
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Asda
Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead
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173.7pLast reported 16 days ago
+1.8p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 197.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
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Esso
117 New Chester Road, Birkenhead
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177.9poldLast reported 38 days ago
1.5 mi
· Diesel 201.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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Esso
6 New Chester Road, Birkenhead
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179.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
1.5 mi
· Diesel 201.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
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Go
119 New Chester Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead
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164.9poldLast reported 32 days ago
1.5 mi
· Diesel 194.9poldLast reported 32 days ago
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Sainsbury's
152 Kings Road, Birkenhead, Liverpool
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169.9p
-2.0p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
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BP
Laird Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside
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178.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+7.0p dearer
1.8 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+3.0p dearer
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Valero
26 Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirrel
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169.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 20 days ago
same
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How Sainsbury's Birkenhead fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.3% cheaper than the 15 stations within 3 miles (-2.2p)
0.1% above the UK average (+0.2p)
1.3% above the Sainsbury's national average (+2.1p)
3rd cheapest of 16 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Kings Road Bebington — 1.6 mi away, save ~40p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 171.9p on 1 Nov · Highest 177.9p on 11 Oct
Super Unleaded
3.6% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-6.9p)
2.5% below the UK average (-4.7p)
1.2% above the Sainsbury's national average (+2.1p)
2nd cheapest of 9 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Kings Road Bebington — 1.6 mi away, save ~35p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 183.9p on 1 Nov · Highest 189.9p on 11 Oct
Diesel
0.1% cheaper than the 15 stations within 3 miles (-0.2p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
1.4% above the Sainsbury's national average (+2.7p)
9th cheapest of 16 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Arrowe Park Superstore — 1.3 mi away, save ~3p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 198.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 11 Oct
Sainsbury's Birkenhead 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 has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 171.9p −3.0 | 183.9p −3.0 | 198.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 174.9p −1.0 | 186.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 176.9p −1.0 | 188.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| 177.9p +1.0 | 189.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 176.9p −1.0 | 188.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 177.9p +1.0 | 189.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 176.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 186.9p +1.0 | 198.9p +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 47% 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 | 171.9p | 90.25p | 52.95p | 28.70p |
| Super Unleaded | 183.9p | 100.25p | 52.95p | 30.70p |
| Diesel | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Sainsbury's Birkenhead
How much is unleaded at Sainsbury's Birkenhead?
Unleaded at Sainsbury's Birkenhead is 171.9p per litre, last reported on 1 November 2026. That is 0.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.55.
How much is diesel at Sainsbury's Birkenhead?
Diesel at Sainsbury's Birkenhead is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 13 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is Sainsbury's Birkenhead the cheapest place for unleaded near Birkenhead?
No. Right now Sainsbury's Birkenhead is the 3rd cheapest of 16 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Kings Road Bebington, 1.6 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £0.40 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Sainsbury's Birkenhead?
Sainsbury's Birkenhead is open Monday to Sunday 06:30–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Sainsbury's Birkenhead have?
Sainsbury's Birkenhead reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash and Car wash.
How often does Sainsbury's Birkenhead change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.