Millfield, Tyne and Wear facts for kids
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| Population | 11,958 (2011.ward) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SUNDERLAND |
| Postcode district | SR4 |
| Dialling code | 0191 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Tyne and Wear |
| Ambulance | North East |
| EU Parliament | North East England |
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Millfield is a lively area in the City of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. It's a suburb known for its many terraced houses. These homes were built in the 20th century for working-class families. Millfield has grown over time. It now connects the area of Pallion with the heart of Sunderland City Centre.
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Exploring Millfield
Millfield is located very close to the bank of the River Wear. It also stretches up to Chester Road. Chester Road is one of the biggest roads in Sunderland and Washington.
Local Spots and Transport
In Millfield, you can find an Aldi supermarket. Right next to the supermarket is the Millfield Metro station. This station is part of the Tyne and Wear Metro system. It makes it easy for people to travel around Sunderland and other nearby towns.
Millfield's Place in Politics
Millfield is an electoral ward. This means it's an area that helps choose local leaders. For elections to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Millfield was once part of the Sunderland South parliamentary constituency.
What is a Constituency?
A constituency is a special area. People living in a constituency vote for one person to represent them. This person is called a Member of Parliament (MP). They work in the UK Parliament. Millfield is now part of the Sunderland Central constituency.
