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Coxlodge & West Gosforth

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Crime
LowHigh

About

Coxlodge and West Gosforth sit north of Newcastle city centre and form part of the wider Gosforth suburb. Coxlodge grew around Coxlodge Colliery in the 19th century and retains a mix of housing from different eras, with terraces and post‑war streets sitting side by side. The area has local churches, community halls and small green spaces that serve nearby residents. Narrow shopping parades and independent traders provide everyday services without relying on the main high street a short distance away.

Transport links shape daily life: Regent Centre business park and its Metro station give direct links to the city and the Airport, while South Gosforth station lies a short walk to the east. Schools including primary provision and Gosforth Academy serve families in the ward. Pockets of allotments and play areas appear between residential blocks, and community groups organise events around traditional village‑scale landmarks. The mix of business units at Regent Centre alongside long residential streets is a recurring sight that helps define the area.

Area overview

On average Coxlodge & West Gosforth has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coxlodge & West Gosforth is £66,466 per year. There are 3 schools in Coxlodge & West Gosforth: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Coxlodge & West Gosforth is home to around 10,047 people, with a population density of about 4,216.8 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coxlodge & West Gosforth Population
10,047
Population density
4,216.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.48(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.97(-68%)
Shoplifting
6.37(-46%)
Public order
5.67(-31%)
Vehicle crime
4.58(+11%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,970
79.34%
Other White
366
3.64%
Indian
356
3.54%
Pakistani
273
2.72%
Chinese
190
1.89%
Total population: 10,046

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,935
59.92%
Level 3 (A level)
962
11.68%
No qualifications
847
10.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
712
8.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
434
5.27%
Total 16+ residents: 8,236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,777
40.57%
Owns with a mortgage
1,453
33.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
634
14.47%
Social rents from council
290
6.62%
Other social rented
133
3.04%
Total households: 4,380

Property prices in Coxlodge & West Gosforth

Median price£355,100
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)158
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £530K

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £355,100 (about £290 per square foot) in Coxlodge & West Gosforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £3,075,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coxlodge & West Gosforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£729,000£423
Semi-Detached28£439,250£307
Terraced78£386,250£292
Flats35£193,300£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Coxlodge & West Gosforth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coxlodge & West Gosforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£410,000£153,500£350,000£288,475
2017£383,500£136,000£432,475£266,000
2018£676,000£175,000£295,000£285,000
2019£599,950£147,022£310,500£274,500
2020£353,750£150,000£445,000£333,000
2021£557,500£166,500£377,500£338,800
2022£621,543£165,000£410,000£350,000
2023£817,222£151,250£420,000£322,500
2024£850,000£176,750£395,000£360,000
2025£473,750£196,150£366,500£362,500
2026£647,000£55,000£620,000£410,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coxlodge & West Gosforth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coxlodge & West Gosforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263£212£255£220
2017£282£190£242£220
2018£325£226£225£229
2019£313£198£244£231
2020£306£197£294£245
2021£338£218£298£254
2022£396£214£323£287
2023£360£220£275£285
2024£402£236£305£282
2025£364£252£314£285
2026£422£121£357£312
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coxlodge & West Gosforth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Coxlodge & West Gosforth in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newcastle upon Tyne district.

Band A£1,695
Band B£1,977
Band C£2,260
Band D£2,542
Band E£3,107
Band F£3,672
Band G£4,237
Band H£5,084

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.