Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood fuel prices
Shell · CO7 6HU · Colchester
A12 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex
Unleaded here is 3.4p above the local average. 6th cheapest of 8 within 3 miles. Ardleigh Service Station CO7, 1.6 miles away, is 5.0p cheaper. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.0p above the local average at its last reported price, 6 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. Colchester Extra, 2.8 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper (price reported 4 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood?
- Unleaded
- £97.85
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near CO7 6HU
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
A12 Northbound, Colchester, Essex
|
177.9p
same
0.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
same
|
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Ardleigh Service Station
Ardleigh Service Station, Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester
|
172.9p
-5.0p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
|
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Vale Garage Ltd
Vale Garage Ltd, Upper Street, Stratford St. Mary, Colchester
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178.0pLast reported 20 days ago
+0.1p dearer
2.1 mi
· Diesel 201.0pLast reported 20 days ago
+1.1p dearer
|
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BP
Cuckoo Farm Way, Colchester, Essex
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174.9p
-3.0p cheaper
2.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 12 days ago
same
|
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Tesco
Highwoods Square, Colchester
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
2.8 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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BP
Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex
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173.9p
-4.0p cheaper
2.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 14 days ago
same
|
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Ardleigh South Service Station
Ardleigh South Service Station, A120 Westbound, Ardleigh, Colchester
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169.9pLast reported 14 days ago
-8.0p cheaper
3.0 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 14 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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How Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.9% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+3.4p)
3.6% above the UK average (+6.2p)
2.1% above the Shell national average (+3.7p)
6th cheapest of 8 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Ardleigh Service Station CO7 — 1.6 mi away, save ~201p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 177.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 178.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
6.2% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+12.0p)
8.6% above the UK average (+16.2p)
4.9% above the Shell national average (+9.5p)
7th cheapest of 8 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Ardleigh Service Station CO7 — 1.6 mi away, save ~744p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 204.9p on 12 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 12 Oct
Diesel
0.5% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+1.0p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.5p)
0.2% below the Shell national average (-0.3p)
3rd cheapest of 7 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Colchester Extra — 2.8 mi away, save ~31p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 201.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
2.0% more expensive than the 4 stations within 3 miles (+4.5p)
3.4% above the UK average (+7.5p)
0.9% above the Shell national average (+2.1p)
4th cheapest of 5 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Colchester Sf Connect — 2.7 mi away, save ~73p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 224.9p on 12 Oct · Highest 224.9p on 12 Oct
Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p 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 fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 177.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p | 204.9p | 199.9p −1.0 | 224.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 178.9p | 204.9p | 200.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p | 204.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p | 204.9p +5.0 | 201.9p | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 178.9p | 199.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 219.9p | |
| 178.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 176.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p +2.0 | 219.9p | |
| 174.9p | 199.9p | 197.9p | 219.9p +5.0 | |
| 174.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 197.9p +3.0 | 214.9p −5.0 | |
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 46% 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 | 177.9p | 95.25p | 52.95p | 29.70p |
| Super Unleaded | 204.9p | 117.75p | 52.95p | 34.20p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Super Diesel | 224.9p | 134.45p | 52.95p | 37.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood
How much is unleaded at Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood?
Unleaded at Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood is 177.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 6.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £97.85.
How much is diesel at Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood?
Diesel at Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 26 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood the cheapest place for unleaded near Colchester?
No. Right now Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood is the 6th cheapest of 8 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Ardleigh Service Station CO7, 1.6 miles away, charges 172.9p, which saves about £2.01 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood have?
Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Shell Little Waitrose Birchwood change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.