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Grangetown
Grangetown is located in Tyne and Wear
Grangetown
Grangetown
OS grid reference NZ404546
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Metropolitan county
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Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town SUNDERLAND
Postcode district SR2
Dialling code 0191
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Ambulance North East
EU Parliament North East England
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54°53′09″N 1°22′06″W / 54.8859°N 1.3682°W / 54.8859; -1.3682

Grangetown is a friendly suburb located in the city of Sunderland, England. It sits just south-east of the main city centre. You can find it about a mile north of another town called Ryhope. This area is a busy place where many local people live, learn, and shop.

Grangetown, Sunderland - geograph.org.uk - 404661
A section of Ryhope Road that runs through Grangetown front, circa 2008.

Discover Grangetown

Grangetown is a well-known part of Sunderland. It offers many services and places for its residents. The area is known for its local shops and community feel.

Where is Grangetown Located?

Grangetown is in a great spot within the Tyne and Wear region. It is part of the City of Sunderland. The suburb is close to the beautiful North Sea. This means residents can easily visit Hendon Beach.

Schools and Learning

Education is important in Grangetown. The area has schools for different age groups. Young students attend Grangetown Primary School. Older students go to Southmoor Academy. These schools help children and teens learn and grow.

Shopping and Local Life

Grangetown is a handy place for shopping. There are several shops that serve the local community. People living here can find many things they need close to home. This makes Grangetown a convenient and popular spot.

Grangetown's Neighbors

Grangetown shares its borders with several other areas. To the west, you will find Hill View. The North Sea and Hendon Beach are to the east. Hendon and Ashbrooke are to the north. To the south, Grangetown borders Ryhope.

Important Roads

Several main roads run through Grangetown. These roads help people travel around the area. Leechmere Road is one important route. Ryhope Road, Queen Alexandra Road, and Sea View Road are also key roads. They connect Grangetown to other parts of Sunderland.

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