Sainsbury's

Sainsburys Balham fuel prices in London

Current petrol and diesel prices, opening times, directions and nearby alternatives for Sainsburys Balham, a Sainsbury's forecourt in London.

39 Nightingale Lane, London, SW12 8SY · 5.0 miles from London town centre

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Opening times: Hours vary by dayMonday: 07:00 - 23:00; Tuesday: 07:00 - 23:00; Wednesday: 07:00 - 23:00; Thursday: 07:00 - 23:00; Friday: 07:00 - 23:00; Saturday: 08:00 - 22:00; Sunday: 08:00 - 22:00; Bank holidays: 08:00 - 21:00
Station type: Supermarket
Price source: Official UK Fuel Finder data

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:40

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Petrol

Diesel

Super unleaded

Premium diesel

Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:40

Station verdict

Good for super unleaded, pricier for petrol.

E5 is 6.1p below the London average and ranks 50th of 227, while E10 is 1.5p above it and ranks 172nd of 244. If you need petrol, it is worth checking nearby prices before filling up.

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Nearby fuel prices in London

This station and nearby alternatives, ordered by petrol price, lowest first. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:40. Select a heading to sort without changing the table layout.

Nearby fuel prices in London. This station and nearby alternatives, ordered by petrol price, lowest first.
Forecourt	Petrol	Diesel	Super unleaded	Premium diesel	Distance
Grove Vale Filling StationGROVE VALE FILLING STATION, London, SE22 8ENReported 16 Oct 2026, 13:51	169.9p/lSave 6p/l	199.9p/l	184.9p/lSave 3p/l	214.9p/l	3.4 milesSave 6p/l best
Mfg Morrisons PeckhamAYLESHAM CENTRE, London, SE15 5EWReported 17 Oct 2026, 22:30	169.9p/lSave 6p/l	194.9p/lSave 5p/l	189.9p/l	Unavailable	4.0 milesSave 6p/l best
Southwark Service StationSOUTHWARK SERVICE STATION, London, SE14 5BEReported 16 Oct 2026, 13:48	169.9p/lSave 6p/l	199.9p/l	184.9p/lSave 3p/l	214.9p/l	4.7 milesSave 6p/l best
Thornton Heath Rd ExpressTESCO STORES LTD, Thornton Heath, CR7 7NDReported 14 Oct 2026, 15:08	171.9p/lSave 4p/l	197.9p/lSave 2p/l	181.9p/lSave 6p/l	Unavailable	3.8 milesSave 6p/l best
Southwark Superstore - Petrol Filling StationTESCO STORES LTD, London, SE1 5HGReported 3 Oct 2026, 07:40	171.9p/lSave 4p/l	194.9p/lSave 5p/l	181.9p/lSave 6p/l	Unavailable	4.2 milesSave 6p/l best
Sainsburys Balham39 Nightingale Lane, London, SW12 8SYThis stationReported 18 Oct 2026, 07:34	175.9p/l	199.9p/l	187.9p/l	Unavailable	0 mi

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Station information

Opening times, address, listed amenities and map for Sainsburys Balham.

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Hours vary by day

Monday: 07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday: 07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday: 07:00 - 23:00
Thursday: 07:00 - 23:00
Friday: 07:00 - 23:00
Saturday: 08:00 - 22:00
Sunday: 08:00 - 22:00
Bank holidays: 08:00 - 21:00

Address

39 Nightingale Lane, London, SW12 8SY

5.0 miles from London town centre

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Amenities

Packaged AdBlue
Air Pump Or Screenwash

Station identity

Brand family: Sainsbury's
Station type: Supermarket
Location: London, London

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Price context

Detailed current price comparison

At Sainsburys Balham, the latest reported prices are compared with the London, regional and UK averages below.

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Detailed current price comparison. All prices are in pence per litre. Stale or unusual prices are excluded from rankings and averages.
Fuel	London rank	Current	30-day avg	London avg	Regional avg	UK avg	30-day trend
Petrol (E10)	172nd of 244 in London	175.9p/l	175.4p/l	174.4p/l	174.6p/l	174.1p/l	Petrol (E10) 30-day trend: 2p/l up
Diesel (B7)	128th of 240 in London	199.9p/l	198.6p/l	200.2p/l	200.4p/l	199.1p/l	Diesel (B7) 30-day trend: 5p/l up
Super unleaded (E5)	50th of 227 in London	187.9p/l	187.4p/l	194p/l	194.1p/l	191.9p/l	Super unleaded (E5) 30-day trend: 2p/l up
Premium diesel (SDV)	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked	Not stocked

All prices are in pence per litre. Stale or unusual prices are excluded from rankings and averages.

What the numbers mean

What the current comparison says

Across the 3 fuel types stocked at Sainsburys Balham, current comparable prices place Diesel (B7) and Super unleaded (E5) below the London average and Petrol (E10) above the London average.

Petrol is currently the 172nd cheapest of 244 ranked forecourts in London, at 175.9p/l. It is 1.5p/l more expensive than the London average, 1.3p/l more expensive than the regional average and 1.8p/l more expensive than the UK average.
Diesel is currently the 128th cheapest of 240 ranked forecourts in London, at 199.9p/l. It is 0.3p/l cheaper than the London average, 0.5p/l cheaper than the regional average and 0.8p/l more expensive than the UK average.
Super unleaded is currently the 50th cheapest of 227 ranked forecourts in London, at 187.9p/l. It is 6.1p/l cheaper than the London average, 6.2p/l cheaper than the regional average and 4p/l cheaper than the UK average.

Price movement

30-day price history at this station

Separate station trends for each fuel, compared with London, London and UK daily averages.

E10

Petrol price history

178p175p171p

Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 173.1p/l; regional 173.3p/l; UK 172.5p/l.
Monday, 21 September 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 173.4p/l; regional 173.5p/l; UK 172.8p/l.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 173.5p/l; regional 173.7p/l; UK 173p/l.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 173.7p/l; regional 173.8p/l; UK 173.3p/l.
Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 174p/l; regional 174.1p/l; UK 173.6p/l.
Friday, 25 September 2026: station 173.9p/l; local 174.2p/l; regional 174.3p/l; UK 173.9p/l.
Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 174.3p/l; regional 174.4p/l; UK 174p/l.
Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 174.4p/l; regional 174.5p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
Monday, 28 September 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 174.6p/l; regional 174.7p/l; UK 174.4p/l.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 174.9p/l; regional 174.9p/l; UK 174.5p/l.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 174.9p/l; regional 174.9p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 174.8p/l; regional 174.9p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Friday, 2 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 175p/l; regional 175.1p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 175p/l; regional 175.1p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 175p/l; regional 175.1p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
Monday, 5 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 175p/l; regional 175.1p/l; UK 174.8p/l.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 175p/l; regional 175.1p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 176.9p/l; local 175p/l; regional 175.1p/l; UK 174.7p/l.
Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 175p/l; regional 175.1p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Friday, 9 October 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 174.9p/l; regional 175.1p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 174.9p/l; regional 175.1p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 174.9p/l; regional 175.1p/l; UK 174.6p/l.
Monday, 12 October 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 174.9p/l; regional 175p/l; UK 174.5p/l.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 174.7p/l; regional 174.9p/l; UK 174.4p/l.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 174.6p/l; regional 174.7p/l; UK 174.3p/l.
Thursday, 15 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 174.6p/l; regional 174.7p/l; UK 174.2p/l.
Friday, 16 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 174.5p/l; regional 174.7p/l; UK 174.2p/l.
Saturday, 17 October 2026: station 174.9p/l; local 174.5p/l; regional 174.7p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 174.5p/l; regional 174.7p/l; UK 174.1p/l.
Monday, 19 October 2026: station 175.9p/l; local 174.4p/l; regional 174.6p/l; UK 174.1p/l.

Current station price

175.9p/l

Petrol at this station rose 2p/l, from 173.9p/l on 20 September to 175.9p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 2p/l from 7 October to 13 October before moving higher again. The current 175.9p/l price is 1.5p/l above the London average, 1.3p/l above the London average and 1.8p/l above the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 175.4p/l.

30-day station avg: 175.4p/l
London avg: 174.4p/l
London avg: 174.6p/l
UK avg: 174.1p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

Diesel price history

202p198p193p

Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 194.9p/l; local 197.3p/l; regional 197.4p/l; UK 196.3p/l.
Monday, 21 September 2026: station 194.9p/l; local 197.9p/l; regional 198p/l; UK 196.9p/l.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 194.9p/l; local 198.2p/l; regional 198.2p/l; UK 197.3p/l.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 198.5p/l; regional 198.5p/l; UK 197.7p/l.
Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 196.9p/l; local 199p/l; regional 199.1p/l; UK 198.3p/l.
Friday, 25 September 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 199.5p/l; regional 199.5p/l; UK 198.8p/l.
Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 199.7p/l; regional 199.8p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 199.9p/l; regional 199.9p/l; UK 199.2p/l.
Monday, 28 September 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.1p/l; regional 200.2p/l; UK 199.6p/l.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.5p/l; regional 200.5p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.6p/l; regional 200.6p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.7p/l; regional 200.7p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Friday, 2 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.8p/l; regional 200.9p/l; UK 199.9p/l.
Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.9p/l; regional 201p/l; UK 200p/l.
Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.9p/l; regional 201p/l; UK 200p/l.
Monday, 5 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.9p/l; regional 201p/l; UK 200p/l.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.8p/l; regional 200.9p/l; UK 199.9p/l.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.9p/l; regional 200.9p/l; UK 199.8p/l.
Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.7p/l; regional 200.8p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
Friday, 9 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.9p/l; regional 201p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.9p/l; regional 201p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.9p/l; regional 201p/l; UK 199.7p/l.
Monday, 12 October 2026: station 198.9p/l; local 200.9p/l; regional 201p/l; UK 199.6p/l.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 200.5p/l; regional 200.7p/l; UK 199.4p/l.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 200.4p/l; regional 200.5p/l; UK 199.3p/l.
Thursday, 15 October 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 200.3p/l; regional 200.4p/l; UK 199.2p/l.
Friday, 16 October 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 200.2p/l; regional 200.4p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
Saturday, 17 October 2026: station 197.9p/l; local 200.2p/l; regional 200.4p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.2p/l; regional 200.4p/l; UK 199.1p/l.
Monday, 19 October 2026: station 199.9p/l; local 200.2p/l; regional 200.4p/l; UK 199.1p/l.

Current station price

199.9p/l

Diesel at this station rose 5p/l, from 194.9p/l on 20 September to 199.9p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 2p/l from 7 October to 13 October before moving higher again. The current 199.9p/l price is 0.3p/l below the London average, 0.5p/l below the London average and 0.8p/l above the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 198.6p/l.

30-day station avg: 198.6p/l
London avg: 200.2p/l
London avg: 200.4p/l
UK avg: 199.1p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

Super unleaded price history

196p190p184p

Sunday, 20 September 2026: station 185.9p/l; local 191.6p/l; regional 191.8p/l; UK 189.5p/l.
Monday, 21 September 2026: station 185.9p/l; local 191.9p/l; regional 192p/l; UK 189.7p/l.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026: station 185.9p/l; local 192.1p/l; regional 192.2p/l; UK 189.9p/l.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026: station 185.9p/l; local 192.1p/l; regional 192.2p/l; UK 190.1p/l.
Thursday, 24 September 2026: station 185.9p/l; local 192.2p/l; regional 192.3p/l; UK 190.3p/l.
Friday, 25 September 2026: station 185.9p/l; local 192.4p/l; regional 192.5p/l; UK 190.5p/l.
Saturday, 26 September 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 192.5p/l; regional 192.6p/l; UK 190.6p/l.
Sunday, 27 September 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 192.5p/l; regional 192.6p/l; UK 190.7p/l.
Monday, 28 September 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 193.6p/l; regional 193.8p/l; UK 191.6p/l.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 194p/l; regional 194.2p/l; UK 192p/l.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026: station 187.9p/l; local 194.1p/l; regional 194.2p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Thursday, 1 October 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 194.1p/l; regional 194.2p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Friday, 2 October 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 194.1p/l; regional 194.3p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Saturday, 3 October 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 194.2p/l; regional 194.3p/l; UK 192.3p/l.
Sunday, 4 October 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 194.2p/l; regional 194.4p/l; UK 192.3p/l.
Monday, 5 October 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 194.1p/l; regional 194.4p/l; UK 192.3p/l.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 194.1p/l; regional 194.3p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Wednesday, 7 October 2026: station 188.9p/l; local 194.1p/l; regional 194.3p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Thursday, 8 October 2026: station 187.9p/l; local 194p/l; regional 194.2p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Friday, 9 October 2026: station 187.9p/l; local 194p/l; regional 194.2p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Saturday, 10 October 2026: station 187.9p/l; local 194p/l; regional 194.2p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Sunday, 11 October 2026: station 187.9p/l; local 194.1p/l; regional 194.2p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Monday, 12 October 2026: station 187.9p/l; local 194.2p/l; regional 194.4p/l; UK 192.2p/l.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 194.1p/l; regional 194.3p/l; UK 192.1p/l.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 194.1p/l; regional 194.2p/l; UK 192p/l.
Thursday, 15 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 194.1p/l; regional 194.2p/l; UK 192p/l.
Friday, 16 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 194p/l; regional 194.2p/l; UK 192p/l.
Saturday, 17 October 2026: station 186.9p/l; local 194p/l; regional 194.2p/l; UK 192p/l.
Sunday, 18 October 2026: station 187.9p/l; local 194p/l; regional 194.2p/l; UK 192p/l.
Monday, 19 October 2026: station 187.9p/l; local 194p/l; regional 194.1p/l; UK 191.9p/l.

Current station price

187.9p/l

Super unleaded at this station rose 2p/l, from 185.9p/l on 20 September to 187.9p/l on 19 October. The rise was not continuous: prices fell 2p/l from 7 October to 13 October before moving higher again. The current 187.9p/l price is 6.1p/l below the London average, 6.2p/l below the London average and 4p/l below the UK average. Its 30-day station average was 187.4p/l.

30-day station avg: 187.4p/l
London avg: 194p/l
London avg: 194.1p/l
UK avg: 191.9p/l

20 Sept to 19 Oct

Premium diesel · SDV

Premium diesel is not stocked here

This forecourt does not stock premium diesel (SDV).

Local price leadership

Days this station was cheapest in the last 30 days

Completed-day prices are compared when at least two London forecourts reported the same fuel. Ties and unchanged carried-forward prices count.

Daily record of whether each stocked fuel was cheapest locally during the last 30 days.
Fuel	Sept20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	Oct1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	Cheapest
Petrol (E10)																															0 of 30 days
Diesel (B7)																															0 of 30 days
Super unleaded (E5)																															0 of 30 days
Premium diesel (SDV)																															Does not stock

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How often this station was cheapest locally

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What are the current fuel prices at Sainsburys Balham?

Sainsburys Balham currently reports Petrol (E10) at 175.9p/l, Diesel (B7) at 199.9p/l and Super unleaded (E5) at 187.9p/l. The latest price observation on this page was 18 Oct 2026, 07:34.

Is Sainsburys Balham cheap for petrol and diesel in London?

It depends on the fuel type. Petrol ranks 172nd of 244 current prices in London, and the price is 1.5p/l above the London average. Diesel ranks 128th of 240 current prices in London, and the price is 0.3p/l below the London average. Compare all current forecourt prices in London.

What are the opening times for Sainsburys Balham?

Opening hours at Sainsburys Balham vary by day. See the weekly schedule in Station information. Bank holiday and temporary opening hours may differ.

Where is Sainsburys Balham?

Sainsburys Balham is at 39 Nightingale Lane, London, SW12 8SY. It is listed as a supermarket in London. Get directions to Sainsburys Balham.

Which fuel types are available at Sainsburys Balham?

Sainsburys Balham is listed as offering Petrol (E10), Diesel (B7) and Super unleaded (E5).

How up to date are fuel prices at Sainsburys Balham?

The latest price observation shown for Sainsburys Balham was 18 Oct 2026, 07:34. Prices come from the official GOV.UK Fuel Finder feed, where participating retailers report price changes. Read our data accuracy rules.

What facilities are available at Sainsburys Balham?

Listed facilities at Sainsburys Balham include Packaged AdBlue and Air Pump Or Screenwash. Facility availability and access hours may differ from the forecourt's opening times.

Does Sainsburys Balham have toilets?

Toilets are not listed in the available facilities data for Sainsburys Balham, so we cannot confirm whether they are available. Check with the station before relying on a toilet stop.

Fuel price data

Prices are sourced from the UK Government Fuel Finder scheme. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:40.

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