Grangetown, Sunderland Explained

Map Type:Tyne and Wear
Country:England
Official Name:Grangetown
Coordinates:54.8859°N -1.3682°W
Metropolitan Borough:City of Sunderland
Metropolitan County:Tyne and Wear
Region:North East England
Constituency Westminster:Sunderland Central
Post Town:SUNDERLAND
Postcode Area:SR
Postcode District:SR2
Dial Code:0191
Os Grid Reference:NZ404546

Grangetown is a suburb to the south east of Sunderland, immediately south of Sunderland City Centre and a mile north of Ryhope.

Grangetown is home to several shops and serves as a popular shopping place for locals. The main primary and secondary schools in the area are Grangetown Primary School and Southmoor Academy. Grangetown borders several other suburbs, such as Hill View to the west, the North Sea and Hendon Beach to the east, Hendon and Ashbrooke to the north and Ryhope to the south. Four of the major roads in Grangetown are Leechmere Road, Ryhope Road, Queen Alexandra Road and Sea View Road.