| Woolsington | |
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 Woolsington Park | |
  Woolsington Location withinTyne and Wear | |
| Population | 11,160 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | NZ199697 |
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| Metropolitan borough | |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Postcode district | NE13 |
| Dialling code | 0191 |
| Police | Northumbria |
| Fire | Tyne and Wear |
| Ambulance | North East |
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Woolsington is a village in, andcivil parish of,Newcastle upon Tyne,England. It is located north-west of thecity centre, covering a large geographical area. It was also formerly anelectoral ward, although the ward was slightly larger than the civil parish, extending slightly further south. The parish also includes Newbiggin Hall, Woolsington village andNewcastle Airport. It had a population of 11,160 as of the 2011 Census.[1]
The place-name 'Woolsington' is first attested in Charter Rolls of 1204, where it appears asWlsinton. The name means 'the town or settlement of Wulfsige's people'.[2]
The Grade II* listedWoolsington Hall and its 92-acre estate are located in the parish. The hall is onEnglish Heritage'sHeritage at Risk Register. In December 2015 the hall was severely damaged by fire.[3]
There are four primary schools as well as a nursery andcreche. There is also a children's centre. Other community facilities include Simonside Community Centre, Newbiggin Hall library, Gala Field Youth Centre and Chevyside Learning First.Newbiggin Hall Library has computers with freeinternet access. Gala Field Youth Centre provides activities and support to children and young people in the area.Simonside Community Centre on Bedeburn Road offers rooms to hire for events or meetings and a fitness suite.
House prices in Woolsington average at £154,500. However, property prices within the boundaries of the village itself range from £250,000 to £1,100,000.
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