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Fulwell

About

Fulwell occupies a northern coastal stretch of Sunderland, characterised by residential streets and local commercial hubs along Sea Road and Station Road. The area is largely residential, with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its proximity to the North Sea defines much of its character, with coastal access a central feature for daily life.

The area is anchored by Fulwell Mill, a prominent local landmark and one of the North East's most complete surviving windmills. Recreation focuses on the extensive promenade and grassy slopes of Fulwell Golf Course, which sits between the housing and the coastline. Daily activity centres on its independent shops, supermarkets, and community facilities, serving a settled local population.

Area overview

On average Fulwell has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 1.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fulwell is £55,642 per year. There are 3 schools in Fulwell: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Fulwell is home to around 5,478 people, with a population density of about 2,858.5 per km².

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Fulwell Population

5,478

Population density

2,858.5 per km²

Crime

Shoplifting

20.08(+72%)

Violence and sexual offences

11.87(-69%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.86(-55%)

Public order

5.11(-38%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.47(-70%)

North East average

Demographics

British

5,305

96.86%

Indian

0.51%

Other White

0.49%

Chinese

0.37%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.37%

Total population: 5,477

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,632

34.71%

Level 3 (A level)

882

18.76%

No qualifications

651

13.85%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

634

13.48%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

400

8.51%

Total 16+ residents: 4,702

Housing

Owns outright

1,262

52.37%

Owns with a mortgage

911

37.8%

Private landlord or letting agency

151

6.27%

Other forms of private rent

1.74%

Other social rented

1.37%

Total households: 2,410

Property prices in Fulwell

Median price£237,475

Price per sq ft£255

Sales (last 12 months)44

Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £256K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £237,475 (about £255 per square foot) in Fulwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fulwell over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	1	£415,000	£321	£415,000	£415,000	£415,000	£415,000
Semi-Detached	32	£240,000	£258	£197,750	£225,000	£258,375	£300,000
Terraced	8	£210,000	£236	£174,800	£194,500	£232,450	£288,385
Flats	3	£165,000	£225	£160,500	£162,500	£175,000	£183,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fulwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fulwell.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	—	£155,000	£170,000
2017	£114,000	£159,500	£160,000
2018	£136,225	£169,950	£151,555
2019	£107,500	£175,000	£151,000
2020	£83,475	£173,000	£171,500
2021	£135,000	£200,000	£185,000
2022	£171,000	£225,000	£219,000
2023	£150,000	£220,500	£214,950
2024	£180,000	£217,500	£212,500
2025	£123,000	£241,375	£220,000
2026	£175,000	£222,500	£314,465

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fulwell.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	—	£174	£187
2017	£141	£170	£167
2018	£167	£180	£174
2019	£151	£185	£173
2020	£190	£194	£204
2021	£143	£216	£209
2022	£265	£257	£237
2023	£204	£244	£251
2024	£258	£235	£247
2025	£210	£251	£236
2026	£212	£255	£321

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail