Fulwell
Ward in Sunderland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.934, -1.383 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 39 60 |
| Dialling code: | 0191 (Newcastle upon Tyne) |
The Fulwell ward sits on the northern edge of Sunderland, close to the coast and neighbouring coastal suburbs such as Seaburn and Roker. It is largely residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and interwar and post‑war housing, tree‑lined streets and small local shopping parades, and many residents commute into the city centre or travel along the coast for work.
Historically the area shares Sunderland’s industrial legacy in shipbuilding and coal, and community institutions like churches, schools and parks remain important to local life. The ward’s proximity to the North Sea gives it a seaside feel while it retains strong links to the city’s economy and cultural scene, with active neighbourhood groups and a family‑orientated atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Fulwell
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Sunderland 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Hartlepool 19.6 miles31.6 km
- South Shields 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Gateshead 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Washington 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Durham 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Wallsend 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Newburn 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Whitley Bay 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Blyth 14.4 miles23.2 km
Neighbouring places
- South Bents Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- St. Peter's Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Southwick Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Whitburn Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Cleadon Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Whitburn and Marsden Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Cleadon and East Boldon Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Redhill Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Millfield Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- East Boldon and West Boldon Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Hendon Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Pallion Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Fulwell
SR6 8HH, SR5 1NL, SR6 9HQ, SR6 8EL, SR5 1QD, SR6 8BT, SR5 1NF, SR6 8BX, SR6 9EB … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 29.4 miles47.3 km
- Seaburn Rail Station 0.3 miles0.6 km
- St Peters Rail Station 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Haymarket bus station 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Eldon Square bus station 9.7 miles15.6 km
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Schools in Fulwell
- Fulwell Infant School Academy Primary
- Fulwell Junior School Primary
- Seaburn Dene Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sunderland Harbour Harbour 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Stadium of Light Stadium 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Shields Harbour Harbour 5 miles8 km
- Arbeia museum Museum 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Arbeia Roman Fort Archaeological site 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Dunkeld Close Estate 7 miles11.2 km
- Segedunum museum Museum 7 miles11.2 km
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 7 miles11.3 km
- Outer Harbour Harbour 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 8 miles12.9 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 8.9 miles14.3 km