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About

Fulwell occupies a coastal stretch in the north of Sunderland, characterised by residential streets and local commercial centres along Sea Road and the Newcastle Road corridor. The area includes the historic Fulwell Mill, a prominent local landmark, and borders the expansive Roker and Seaburn beaches, which provide a long seafront for recreation. Housing is primarily a mix of interwar semis-detached homes and later developments, with some Victorian terraces closer to its boundaries.

The ward is well-served by several parks and green spaces, including Jacky White's Market and the grassland around the mill. Its community infrastructure revolves around these areas and local schools. Public transport links, particularly bus routes along the main roads, connect it to Sunderland city centre and neighbouring suburbs, supporting its role as a largely self-contained residential district.

Area overview

On average Fulwell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 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 per household in Fulwell is £52,106 per year. There are 4 schools in Fulwell: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Fulwell is home to around 10,741 people, with a population density of about 4,210.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
23.65(+102%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.32(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.57(-42%)
Public order
7.45(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.14(-46%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,435
97.16%
Other White
62
0.58%
Indian
37
0.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.28%
Other Asian
26
0.24%
Total population: 10,740

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,162
34.05%
Level 3 (A level)
1,746
18.8%
No qualifications
1,314
14.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,240
13.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
844
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 9,285

Housing

Housing tenure

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
92
1.9%
Other social rented
88
1.82%
Total households: 4,836

Property prices in Fulwell

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Fulwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fulwell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fulwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£160,000
Detached9£480,000
Terraced51£177,000
Semi-Detached64£254,500

10 years median price trend in Fulwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fulwell.

All postcodes in Fulwell

SR69BG

Marshall Street

SR68PG

Skiddaw Drive

SR69HL

Coley Terrace

SR68DR

Deepdene Road

SR68PD

Kentmere Avenue

SR51NF

Joannah Street

SR69DL

Chichester Road

SR69HR

Friarage Avenue

SR51NA

Newcastle Road

SR69BA

Lee Street

SR68PA

Bampton Avenue

SR68BS

Seaburn Hill

SR68NX

Crummock Avenue

SR69AZ

Lee Street

SR68EU

Dunblane Road

SR68BQ

Hart Terrace

SR68BZ

Seaburn Terrace

SR69BJ

Annie Street

SR51RQ

Cairns Road

SR68HY

Thorburn Street

SR69HJ

Wingrove Avenue

SR68LJ

Borrowdale Avenue

SR68PE

Kentmere Avenue

SR51RL

Herbert Terrace

SR68LW

Dene Lane

SR69DZ

Hugh Street

SR51HW

Haversham Park

SR51PJ

Charlton Road

SR68HH

Darien Avenue

SR68EL

Dacre Road

SR51PB

Rydal Mount

SR68HD

Dudley Avenue

SR68LP

Dovedale Road

SR51RD

Coniston Avenue

SR69EB

Sea Road

SR51QR

Cairns Square

SR68DQ

Dykelands Road

SR68AW

Whitby Avenue

SR69RW

Laburnum Road

SR69AG

Prince George Avenue

SR68AF

Whitburn Bents Road

SR69BN

Sea Road

SR69EL

Rockville

SR51RJ

Jefferson Close

SR69HH

Lynthorpe Grove

SR68DE

Kings Avenue

SR68DB

Whitburn Road

SR68HQ

Denbigh Avenue

SR69EG

Rosedale Terrace

SR68LD

Staveley Road

SR51RG

Penrith Road

SR69AT

Atkinson Road

SR68BG

Glaisdale Drive

SR68JP

Grizedale Court

SR68JW

Dovedale Road

SR69AP

Fulwell Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.