Fulwell, Sunderland facts for kids
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| Population | 11,604 (2011.Ward) |
| OS grid reference | NZ3959 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SUNDERLAND |
| Postcode district | SR5, SR6 |
| Dialling code | 0191 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Tyne and Wear |
| Ambulance | North East |
| EU Parliament | North East England |
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Fulwell is a lively area in the city of Sunderland, England. It's known for being a nice place to live. Fulwell is located in the county of Tyne and Wear. It shares borders with other areas like Seaburn, Southwick, Monkwearmouth, and Roker. It also sits near the edge of Sunderland, close to South Tyneside.
Fulwell was once a separate village. It became part of Sunderland in 1928. Today, the Fulwell ward, which includes nearby South Bents and Seaburn, is considered one of the most comfortable areas in the city. Before 1974, Fulwell was part of County Durham.
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Homes and Neighborhoods
The homes in Fulwell are quite varied. In the southern part of the area, you can find many houses built in the 1800s. These are often terraced houses, which means they are built in a row and share side walls. Many of them show off beautiful Victorian architecture from that time.
In the northern part of Fulwell, most homes are semi-detached. These were built between or after the World Wars. Many popular streets here were built in the 1930s. Houses in Fulwell, especially near Seaburn and Newcastle Road, can be among the most expensive in Sunderland.
Local Life and Services
Fulwell is mainly a place where people live. This means most of the businesses here are shops and places for fun. The main shopping area is on Sea Road. Here, you'll find many different stores.
A medium-sized Sainsbury's supermarket opened on Station Road in 2006. Fulwell also has a Community Library. It's open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. You can also find a doctor's office, two dental clinics, and a vet for pets.
Getting Around Fulwell
Getting around Fulwell is easy! Many local buses serve the area, including routes 23, 99, E2, and E6. The Tyne and Wear Metro also stops at Seaburn station, which is close by. This train system connects Fulwell to other parts of Sunderland and beyond.
Fulwell's Historic Windmill
Fulwell used to be a farming village. It grew into a part of industrial Sunderland in the 1800s. Even today, you can still see signs of its farming past. There are three windmills in the area. One of them is the 19th-century Fulwell Mill.
Fulwell Mill is special because it's the only working windmill in the UK with a stone reefing stage. This is a unique design feature found on mills in northeast England. The mill was built in 1808. It was repaired and started working again between 1996 and 2001.
In 2008, the mill celebrated its 200th birthday! However, in late 2011, a big storm damaged its sails and top. It was repaired again starting in 2017. New parts were added, and it was fully working by May 2018.
Politics in Fulwell
For a long time, Fulwell has been known for supporting the Conservative Party. This is interesting because the region around Sunderland usually supports the Labour Party. Since the Fulwell area was created, it has always had at least one Conservative Party council member.
