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About

Gosforth ward covers a largely rural expanse in the western part of Cumberland, characterised by agricultural land and scattered settlements. The area includes the village of Gosforth itself, which serves as a local hub, alongside smaller hamlets and farms set within a landscape of fields and low fells. This part of the county maintains a quiet, working character centred on farming and local services.

The ward is notable for its ancient Gosforth Cross, a complete tenth-century Norse cross standing in the village churchyard. The surrounding geography features the lower slopes of the Lake District fells to the east, while to the west the land runs toward the coastal plain. The presence of this historic monument amidst the pastoral setting provides a distinct sense of continuity within the area's everyday life.

Area overview

On average Gosforth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gosforth is £50,813 per year. There are 4 schools in Gosforth: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gosforth is home to around 5,835 people, with a population density of about 36.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gosforth Population
5,835
Population density
36.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.79(-39%)
Other theft
9.6(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.08(+1%)
Public order
6(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.43(-81%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,631
96.47%
Other White
48
0.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.58%
Other Asian
28
0.48%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
0.33%
Total population: 5,837

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,720
34.67%
Level 3 (A level)
912
18.38%
No qualifications
778
15.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
579
11.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
456
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 4,961

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,469
53.93%
Owns with a mortgage
818
30.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
182
6.68%
Other social rented
124
4.55%
Other forms of private rent
73
2.68%
Total households: 2,724

Property prices in Gosforth

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £220,750 in Gosforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for 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 Gosforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£340,000
Flats1£55,000
Semi-Detached41£175,995
Terraced13£200,000

10 years median price trend in Gosforth

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

All postcodes in Gosforth

CA201EX

Gosforth

CA201HD

Seascale Park

CA222UR

Well Lane

CA201RG

Gosforth

CA201AP

Gosforth

CA222SD

Wodow Road

CA201PE

Wasdale Park

CA201FF

Gosforth

CA222RX

Thorny Road

CA201QN

The Banks

CA222WE

Pebbles Rise

CA201AY

Whitecroft

CA201ES

Gosforth

CA222SF

Kersey Road

CA201AF

Gosforth

CA201AJ

Gosforth

CA201NT

Seacroft

CA201AZ

Wasdale Road

CA201QZ

Gardner Hall

CA212XJ

Holly View

CA222UH

Gosforth

CA201JJ

Hallsenna Road

CA201NS

Drigg Road

CA201JY

Lingmell Crescent

CA212YE

Nursery Road

CA201QU

The Banks

CA201BL

Ellerslie Park

CA201JR

Hallsenna Road

CA201LL

Coniston Avenue

CA201ND

Gosforth Road

CA222SJ

Ehen Road

CA201ED

Gosforth

CA201BW

Hallbeck Place

CA212YN

Beck Rise

CA201QH

The Banks

CA201PX

Scale Villas

CA212YY

Millfields

CA201HN

Meadow Close

CA201DZ

Gosforth

CA201LS

Coniston Avenue

CA222PA

High Croft Cottages

CA201JL

Hallsenna Road

CA222PH

Gosforth

CA222RY

Thorny Road

CA201AU

Wasdale Road

CA222PW

The Croft

CA201AD

Gosforth

CA201EU

Gosforth

CA212XR

The Villas

CA201EA

Gosforth

CA212YW

Cottage Row

CA201RA

Green Close

CA201AS

Denton Hill

CA201PL

Gosforth Road

CA201DT

Gosforth

CA201NR

Drigg Road

CA212XT

Nursery Road

CA201LG

Scawfell Crescent

CA201AT

Beck Place

CA201PS

Gosforth

CA222RR

High Road

CA201DW

Sella Park Cottages

CA222SB

Grange Close

CA222SW

The Crescent

CA201DE

Lowcroft

CA201AQ

Hardingill

CA222RT

High Road

CA201AL

The Square

CA201DF

Brow Foot

CA212YG

Bankfield

CA201BP

Boonwood Cottages

CA201NA

Croft Head Road

CA201BQ

Gosforth

CA222SN

The Knoll

CA212YD

Mill Lane

CA201BH

Bleng View

CA201BU

Lonning End

CA201DN

Gosforth

CA201LP

Coniston Avenue

CA201DG

Bank Fold

CA222RJ

Chapel Terrace

CA201QJ

The Banks

CA201EN

Gosforth

CA212YH

Beck Close

CA201DL

Church View

CA201NX

Drigg Road

CA191YB

Gosforth

CA201DS

Nursery Road

CA222RS

High Road

CA222SG

Harpur Place

CA201JN

Lingmell Wood

CA201QE

Albert Street

CA222UN

The Green

CA201QF

Gosforth

CA201AA

Gosforth

CA201LN

Coniston Avenue

CA222UB

Black Ling

CA201LH

The Drive

CA201EY

Hallsenna Lane

CA201FE

The Loudons

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.