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Gosforth

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 57 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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Gosforth Population

5,835

Population density

36.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

24.68(-34%)

Other theft

10.11(+53%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.6(+7%)

Public order

5.83(-42%)

Anti-social behaviour

3.77(-80%)

North West average

Demographics

British

5,631

96.47%

Other White

0.82%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.58%

Other Asian

0.48%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.33%

Total population: 5,837

Economics

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

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

2.68%

Total households: 2,724

Property prices in Gosforth

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Gosforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	31	£340,000	£170,000	£229,500	£387,500	£470,000
Flats	1	£55,000	£55,000	£55,000	£55,000	£55,000
Semi-Detached	35	£167,000	£112,100	£138,500	£197,500	£296,800
Terraced	11	£180,000	£132,500	£149,000	£258,500	£325,100

10 years median price trend in Gosforth

All postcodes in Gosforth

CA201QY

Whole House Road

CA201AP

Gosforth

CA201DF

Brow Foot

CA201LY

Gosforth Road

CA222SP

The Crescent

CA201HJ

Gosforth Road

CA201DN

Gosforth

CA201HD

Seascale Park

CA201QD

Railway Terrace

CA222NU

Carleton Cottages

CA201AN

Gosforth Gate

CA201DT

Gosforth

CA201QH

The Banks

CA201DQ

Gosforth

CA201FF

Gosforth

CA201JY

Lingmell Crescent

CA201LF

Scawfell Crescent

CA222SS

The Crescent

CA201LP

Coniston Avenue

CA201QT

The Banks

CA212XE

Brookside

CA212XU

Kerbeck Cottages

CA222PA

High Croft Cottages

CA222RJ

Chapel Terrace

CA222SD

Wodow Road

CA222SJ

Ehen Road

CA201EZ

Cross Lanes

CA201LJ

Fell View Road

CA201LR

Coniston Avenue

CA201NR

Drigg Road

CA201QE

Albert Street

CA201BA

Ellerslie Terrace

CA201BW

Hallbeck Place

CA201HP

Tarn How Lane

CA201JG

Gosforth Road

CA201LX

Eskdale Avenue

CA222PW

The Croft

CA222UJ

Gosforth

CA222WE

Pebbles Rise

CA201DE

Lowcroft

CA201AZ

Wasdale Road

CA201BY

Gosforth

CA201NU

Drigg Road

CA201PB

Wasdale Park

CA201QR

The Banks

CA201AX

Whitecroft Nook

CA201JD

Austhwaite Brow

CA201JU

Lingmell Crescent

CA201JX

Lingmell Crescent

CA201PE

Wasdale Park

CA201RG

Gosforth

CA212YW

Cottage Row

CA201ET

Gosforth

CA201FB

Gosforth Road

CA201NT

Seacroft

CA201PF

Gosforth

CA222RU

Dent Road

CA222SF

Kersey Road

CA201NX

Drigg Road

CA201PQ

Gosforth Road

CA201AG

Gosforth

CA222UD

Cop Lane

CA201BQ

Gosforth

CA201AE

Gosforth

CA201AT

Beck Place

CA201NB

Gosforth Road

CA212XJ

Holly View

CA212YE

Nursery Road

CA222NY

Blackbeck Cottages

CA201HR

Cross Lanes

CA201PG

Gosforth

CA222SA

New Road

CA212XZ

Belle Vue

CA212YG

Bankfield

CA191AB

Gosforth

CA201AW

Gosforth

CA201EJ

Gosforth

CA201EN

Gosforth

CA201NZ

Drigg Road

CA201QW

The Banks

CA201QX

Whole House Road

CA212YT

Kirkbeck Drive

CA201EA

Gosforth

CA201QF

Gosforth

CA222PE

Haile Moor Cottage

CA222RS

High Road

CA222UB

Black Ling

CA201EW

Gosforth

CA222SU

Thorntrees Drive

CA201EH

Gosforth

CA201DY

Kirkland Road

CA201JQ

Hallsenna Road

CA201JS

Hallsenna Road

CA201DW

Sella Park Cottages

CA201ED

Gosforth

CA201EX

Gosforth

CA201QJ

The Banks

CA201RA

Green Close

CA201NG

Santon Way

CA222FH

Gosforth

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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