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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 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Gosforth Population

5,835

Population density

36.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

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

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 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)

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	35	£340,000	£207,000	£242,500	£390,000	£439,000
Flats	1	£55,000	£55,000	£55,000	£55,000	£55,000
Semi-Detached	41	£175,995	£115,000	£140,000	£210,000	£295,000
Terraced	13	£200,000	£110,000	£150,000	£282,000	£361,120

10 years median price trend in Gosforth

All postcodes in Gosforth

CA212XU

Kerbeck Cottages

CA201HQ

Gosforth Road

CA201PA

Wasdale Park

CA222SU

Thorntrees Drive

CA201LX

Eskdale Avenue

CA222PD

Hardgates Road

CA201AN

Gosforth Gate

CA201ET

Gosforth

CA201BE

Gosforth

CA212XL

Burnside

CA222PG

Gosforth

CA201HL

Meadowfield Grove

CA201NL

South View

CA201NP

Drigg Road

CA201PG

Gosforth

CA201HY

Gosforth

CA201RD

The Fairways

CA222UG

Gosforth

CA201QX

Whole House Road

CA201HP

Tarn How Lane

CA222UJ

Gosforth

CA201EE

Gosforth

CA201QP

The Banks

CA212YP

Hunter Rise

CA201HF

Highfield Close

CA201QG

The Bridles

CA201HX

Meadowfield

CA201LU

Coniston Avenue

CA212YJ

River View

CA201EJ

Gosforth

CA222RU

Dent Road

CA201HH

Gosforth Road

CA201BD

Leskew Cottages

CA201LF

Scawfell Crescent

CA222UD

Cop Lane

CA201LW

Coniston Avenue

CA201DQ

Gosforth

CA201AR

Denton Terrace

CA201LR

Coniston Avenue

CA222NH

Oaklands

CA201AG

Gosforth

CA201BJ

Gosforth

CA201QS

The Banks

CA201NQ

Santon Way

CA201NU

Drigg Road

CA201PP

Gosforth Road

CA201PT

The Banks

CA201PZ

South Parade

CA201FB

Gosforth Road

CA201PH

Gosforth Road

CA201EW

Gosforth

CA222US

Cop Lane

CA201QR

The Banks

CA201DJ

Wood View

CA201LB

Wastwater Rise

CA201HZ

Gosforth

CA222NU

Carleton Cottages

CA201LZ

Croft Head Road

CA201BN

Denton Park Court

CA201HR

Cross Lanes

CA201NY

Rueberry Drive

CA201JA

Gosforth

CA201QQ

Links Side

CA222SP

The Crescent

CA222SH

Ehen Road

CA201QT

The Banks

CA222SL

St Johns Road

CA191AB

Gosforth

CA201JD

Austhwaite Brow

CA201LY

Gosforth Road

CA201LQ

Gosforth

CA201JG

Gosforth Road

CA201JZ

Lingmell Crescent

CA201LD

Fernstock Hill

CA222FH

Gosforth

CA201PW

Gosforth Road

CA201HT

Gosforth

CA222NY

Blackbeck Cottages

CA222FG

Gosforth

CA212YL

Tarn Bank Rise

CA222UL

Gosforth

CA201BY

Gosforth

CA212YA

Barwickstead

CA222UE

Low Mill

CA212YF

Bankfield

CA201JU

Lingmell Crescent

CA212XQ

Holyoake Terrace

CA201BZ

Gosforth

CA201EP

Gosforth

CA212YU

Station Crescent

CA201QL

The Banks

CA201AE

Gosforth

CA201HG

Lingmell

CA201EH

Gosforth

CA201BA

Ellerslie Terrace

CA201EG

Beckstone Cottages

CA201JS

Hallsenna Road

CA212YT

Kirkbeck Drive

CA222UP

Sea Lane

CA212YX

Lowrey Close

Data Sources

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

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

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

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Housing

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