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Dene & South Gosforth

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About

Dene & South Gosforth is a residential ward in the northern part of Newcastle upon Tyne. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is bordered by Gosforth to the west and Jesmond to the south, offering easy access to both areas. The ward includes green spaces such as Jesmond Dene, a large park with walking trails and a petting zoo.

Transport links are well-served, with South Gosforth Metro station providing connections to Newcastle city centre and the coast. Local amenities include shops, schools, and healthcare facilities, catering to families and professionals. The area has a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with occasional local events. Its proximity to the A1 and A167 makes it convenient for commuters.

Area overview

On average Dene & South Gosforth has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dene & South Gosforth is £56,771 per year. There are 2 schools in Dene & South Gosforth: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dene & South Gosforth Population
9,652
Population density
3,555.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,524
77.96%
Other White
419
4.34%
Indian
326
3.38%
Pakistani
304
3.15%
Chinese
135
1.4%
Total population: 9,651

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,567
38.79%
Owns with a mortgage
1,437
35.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
709
17.55%
Social rents from council
140
3.47%
Other social rented
84
2.08%
Total households: 4,040

Property prices in Dene & South Gosforth

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £298,500 in Dene & South Gosforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £605,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dene & South Gosforth in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dene & South Gosforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£386,000
Flats26£142,750
Semi-Detached54£301,000
Terraced51£337,000

10 years median price trend in Dene & South Gosforth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dene & South Gosforth.

All postcodes in Dene & South Gosforth

NE31SS

Freeman Road

NE31PY

Sandringham Road

NE31QJ

Commercial Road

NE31SN

Castles Farm Road

NE77LS

The Cloisters

NE77NA

Benton Park Road

NE77NE

Fontburn Place

NE77SY

The Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.