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3About Pennywell
Pennywell lies in Sunderland's western suburbs along the River Wear, easily reached via the A1231 Sunderland Highway and A19. Local drivers use the A183 Chester Road, whilst longer journeys connect through the A19 corridor linking Newcastle and Middlesbrough. With over 400 EV charging points nearby and Newcastle Airport 20 miles northeast, it's well-connected for modern travel. The area's name derives from a medieval holy well where healing water cost just a penny.
Where is Pennywell on the map?
Pennywell is in England, at 54.899, -1.445 - about 6 km west of Sunderland, Sunderland.
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EV Chargers in Pennywell
- West Wear Street, Sunderland175 kW
- Morrisons Sunderland Doxford P, Sunderland60 kW
- Washington Road, Sunderland60 kW
- Charles Street, Sunderland50 kW
- Charles Street, Sunderland50 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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What is the closest airport to Pennywell?
The closest airport to Pennywell is Teesside International Airport, 60 km (about 47 min by car). Other airports nearby: Newcastle International Airport.
