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History
The first residences in the area were constructed in 1821 to house workers of the nearby colliery. The village has retained much character, according to Rightmove the average sold price in the year up to October 2021…
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Village
Springwell Village is a village in the City of Sunderland, bordering Gateshead, approximately 7.6 miles (12.2 km) from Newcastle upon Tyne, 9 miles (14 km) from Sunderland, and 13 miles (21 km) from Durham. In 2011, Census data for the City of Sunderland ward of Washington West recorded a total population of 11,833.
County
Tyne and Wear
Known for
Village in Tyne and Wear, England
A Journey Through Time
The story of Springwell Village — from the archive to today.
Guide
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Demography
According to the 2011 Census, the Washington West ward has a population of 11,833. 51.4% of the population are female, slightly above the national average, while 48.6% are male. Only 2.1% of the population were from a…
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Education
Springwell Village is served by Springwell Village Primary School, which was rated "good" by Ofsted in July 2015. Nearby primary schools include Roman Road Primary School and St. Augustine's Catholic Primary School in…
Local flavour
Governance
Washington West is a local council ward in the City of Sunderland, and has a population of 11,833. As of April 2020, the ward is served by three councillors: Bernard Scaplehorn, Dorothy Trueman and…
Air
The nearest airport to Springwell Village is Newcastle International Airport, which is located around 15 miles (24 km) away by road. Teesside International Airport and Carlisle Lake District Airport…
Bus
Springwell Village is served by Go North East's local bus services, with frequent routes serving Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland and Washington.
Rail
The nearest Tyne and Wear Metro station is located at Heworth. The Tyne and Wear Metro provides a regular service to Sunderland and Newcastle, with trains running up to every 6 minutes (7–8 minutes…
Venues nearby
Places near Springwell Village
Museums, theatres and attractions — not business listings.
venue
Low Fell Library
Gateshead
club
Thomas Wilson Working Mens Club
Gateshead
heritage
Crow Hall
Felling
heritage
Heworth Constitutional Club, Formerly Nether Heworth Hall
Felling
venue
Bensham Grove Community Centre
Gateshead
heritage
Iron Gates, Posts and Railings 200 Metres North West of Lambton Castle
Birtley
venue
Vue Gateshead
Gateshead
venue
Spillers Car Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
Walks nearby
Trails near Springwell Village
Assigned walks plus nearby routes within a short drive.
moderate · 8.5km
White Hill and Eighton Banks Circular
Gateshead
easy · 3.4km
Longacre Wood Circular
Washington
moderate · 16.7km
Tyne and Wear Heritage Way Section 8: Washington Old Hall - Roker Pier
Washington
moderate · 14.2km
Usworth to Mount Pleasant Park Circular
Washington
easy · 5.5km
Lamesley Nature Walk
Gateshead
easy · 3.5km
Bowes Valley Nature Reserve Circular
Gateshead
easy · 2.1km
Bowes Valley Nature Reserve Short Circular
Gateshead
moderate · 2.4km
Saltwell Park Circular
Gateshead
MyTyne directory
Local businesses
Places near Springwell Village from the MyTyne directory.
Roofers
Springwell Roofing Limited
Birtley
Cleaners
Washington Truck Wash Limited
Birtley
Electricians
Cree's Energy Ltd
Birtley
Pharmacies
Wrekenton Pharmacy
Low Fell
Branch Locator Family-run Local Pharmacies in the North East Pharmacies in Ashington…
Clinics
Wrekenton Health Centre
Low Fell
Pharmacies
HealthHub Pharmacy
Low Fell
Branch Locator Family-run Local Pharmacies in the North East Pharmacies in Ashington…
Clinics
Harraton Surgery
Birtley
at Harraton Surgery and Springwell House Surgery Our Practice is highly patient focused…
Pubs
Springwell Social Club
Birtley
What's on
Events near Springwell Village
Tue 21 Jul · Standard
Summer Crafts: Superheroes Workshop
Low Fell Library · Gateshead
Fri 24 Jul · Standard
Ivor Cutler and the Shinytribe: a Double Bill of Songs and Stories Performed by Tim Dalling.
Little Theatre · Gateshead
Sat 25 Jul · Standard
The Beatles Vs Elton John
Little Theatre · Gateshead
Tue 21 Jul · Standard
Family Crafting - summer holidays 2026
Shipley Art Gallery · Gateshead
Thu 23 Jul · Standard
Summer Drawing with illustrator Bethan Laker
Shipley Art Gallery · Gateshead
Fri 24 Jul
Chicken Run
Vue Gateshead · Gateshead
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