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Fulwell

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About

Fulwell is a residential ward located in the northern part of Sunderland, near the coast. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with a mix of older and more modern properties. It is bordered by Roker and Seaburn, offering easy access to beaches and coastal walks. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to families and long-term residents.

Transport links are convenient, with bus routes connecting Fulwell to Sunderland city centre and nearby areas. The ward has a quiet, suburban feel, with green spaces like Fulwell Quarry providing recreational opportunities. Its proximity to the A19 makes it accessible for commuters. The area maintains a strong sense of community, with local events and clubs fostering connections among residents.

Area overview

On average Fulwell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Fulwell is £42,225 per year. There are 4 schools in Fulwell: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Social housing

2.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Fulwell Population

10,741

Population density

4,210.5 per km²

Demographics

British

10,435

97.16%

Other White

0.58%

Indian

0.34%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.28%

Other Asian

0.24%

Total population: 10,740

Housing

Owns outright

2,518

52.07%

Owns with a mortgage

1,736

35.9%

Private landlord or letting agency

370

7.65%

Other forms of private rent

1.9%

Other social rented

1.82%

Total households: 4,836

Property prices in Fulwell

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £222,125 in Fulwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £975,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£414,000	£266,000	£325,000	£472,500	£779,000
Flats	3	£180,000	£95,400	£133,000	£180,750	£181,350
Semi-Detached	72	£247,475	£135,500	£203,750	£289,750	£388,611
Terraced	56	£176,000	£123,488	£147,875	£220,250	£261,750

10 years price trend in Fulwell

All postcodes in Fulwell

SR51QS

Cairns Road

SR51QW

Cairns Road

SR68LA

Troutbeck Road

SR68EE

Sea Lane

SR69EF

Ashleigh Grove

SR68AX

Weardale Avenue

SR68BT

Seaburn Gardens

SR68DP

Dykelands Road

SR68EF

Chichester Road

SR68NZ

Cuthbertson Court

SR69HP

Folldon Avenue

SR69HX

Melbury Court

SR69JQ

Fulwell Road

SR68AG

Bransdale Avenue

SR68AL

Bilsdale

SR68EN

Dacre Road

SR68HD

Drayton Road

SR68LD

Staveley Road

SR69AE

Station Road

SR69HB

Elvington Street

SR69SA

Hilda Street

SR51RD

Coniston Avenue

SR51RQ

Cairns Road

SR68DZ

Ebdon Lane

SR68JX

Lunedale Avenue

SR67NX

Whitburn Bents Road

SR68AQ

Ryedale

SR68BP

Lowry Road

SR68BY

Douglas Road

SR68DD

Dykelands Road

SR68DL

Queen's Avenue

SR68NQ

Alston Crescent

SR69AG

Prince George Avenue

SR69BT

Sea Road

SR69DY

Chichester Road

SR69RJ

Primrose Crescent

SR51QN

Mill Bank

SR68DU

Druridge Avenue

SR68LL

Gatesgarth Grove

SR69HQ

Browne Road

SR69HT

Fulwell Road

SR51HW

Alston Crescent

SR51NL

Grasmere Crescent

SR68BS

Seaburn Hill

SR68HE

Drayton Road

SR69HN

Dale Terrace

SR69JA

Fulwell Road

SR51RL

Newcastle Road

SR68DN

Kingarth Avenue

SR68DT

Deepdene Grove

SR68EL

Dacre Road

SR68EU

Dunblane Road

SR69AJ

Marina Grove

SR69AL

Alston Crescent

SR69AT

Annie Street

SR69RW

Laburnum Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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