Springwell
Built-up area in Sunderland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.92, -1.552 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 28 58 |
| Dialling code: | 0191 (Newcastle upon Tyne) |
Springwell is a residential suburb on the western edge of Sunderland in the metropolitan borough of the City of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. It sits within the wider Wearside area and is a short commute from the centres of Sunderland and nearby Washington, with good road and bus links towards Newcastle and Durham.
The neighbourhood is largely made up of post‑war housing serving local schools, shops and community facilities, and is popular with families and older residents alike. Like much of Wearside, its character reflects the region’s industrial past while benefitting from regeneration efforts and convenient access to surrounding green spaces and walking routes.
Postcode districts covering Springwell
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Sunderland 5.6 miles9 km
- Hartlepool 22.1 miles35.6 km
- South Shields 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Gateshead 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Washington 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Durham 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Wallsend 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Newburn 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Whitley Bay 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Blyth 14.1 miles22.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Washington West Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- High Fell Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Windy Nook and Whitehills Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Chowdene Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Wardley and Leam Lane Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Washington Central Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Birtley Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Follingsby Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Low Fell Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Gateshead Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Washington Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Washington South Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Springwell
NE9 7RH, NE9 7SQ, NE9 7QZ, NE9 7RX, NE9 7PD, NE9 7NY, NE9 7PS, NE9 7RR, NE9 7RD … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 28.8 miles46.4 km
- Heworth Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Dunston Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Eldon Square bus station 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Haymarket bus station 4.6 miles7.4 km
Hotels near Springwell Ad
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Durham House Hotel 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Newcastle 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa 4 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Sutherlands Hotel 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Riding Farm Cottages 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Malmaison Newcastle 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Maldron Hotel Newcastle 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter 4 4.1 miles6.7 km
Schools in Springwell
- Springwell Village Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 3 miles4.8 km
- Ravensworth Estate 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Dunkeld Close Estate 4.4 miles7.2 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 4.5 miles7.3 km
- St James' Park Stadium 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Segedunum Roman Fort Archaeological site 4.7 miles7.6 km