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.