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About

Gosforth ward is located in the western part of Cumberland, covering a mix of rural and coastal areas. The ward includes the village of Gosforth, known for its historic church and proximity to the Lake District National Park. The landscape features farmland, small woodlands, and open fields, with views of the surrounding fells.

The area is served by local amenities, including shops, schools, and pubs, catering to residents and visitors. Gosforth is close to the Irish Sea coast, with beaches and coastal walks accessible nearby. The ward has strong transport links, with the A595 road running through it, connecting to larger towns like Whitehaven and Seascale. The quiet, rural character of Gosforth makes it a residential area with ties to agriculture and tourism.

Area overview

On average Gosforth has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Gosforth is £46,035 per year. There are 4 schools in Gosforth: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gosforth Population
5,835
Population density
36.6 per km²

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

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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 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
Detached36£287,500
Flats1£55,000
Semi-Detached40£180,000
Terraced15£150,000

10 years median price trend in Gosforth

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

All postcodes in Gosforth

CA201AP

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201DN

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201HD

Seascale Park

CA201HJ

Gosforth Road

CA201LY

Gosforth Road

CA201QD

Gosforth Road

CA222NU

Thorny Lane

CA222SP

The Crescent

CA201AN

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201DQ

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201DT

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201JY

Lingmell Crescent

CA201LF

Scawfell Crescent

CA201QH

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA222SS

St John's Road

CA201LR

Coniston Avenue

CA201EZ

Cross Lanes

CA201LJ

Fell View Road

CA201LP

Coniston Avenue

CA201NR

Drigg Road

CA201QT

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201QE

Albert Street

CA212XE

Nursery Road

CA212XU

Braystones Road

CA222PA

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA222RJ

Chapel Terrace

CA222SD

Wodow Road

CA222SJ

Ehen Road

CA201BW

Hallbeck Place

CA201BY

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201DE

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201AZ

Wasdale Road

CA201BA

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201HP

Tarn How Lane

CA201JG

Gosforth Road

CA201LX

Eskdale Avenue

CA201NU

Drigg Road

CA201PB

Gosforth Road

CA201QR

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA222PW

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA222UJ

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA222WE

Pebbles Rise

CA201AX

Wasdale Road

CA201JD

Austhwaite Brow

CA201JU

Lingmell Crescent

CA201JX

Lingmell Crescent

CA201NT

Drigg Road

CA201PE

Wasdale Park

CA201RG

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201WW

Gosforth Road

CA212YW

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201ET

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201FB

Gosforth Road

CA201PF

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA222RU

Dent Road

CA222SF

Harpur Place

CA201AE

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201AG

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201AT

Austhwaite Brow

CA201BQ

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201NB

Croft Head Road

CA201NX

Drigg Road

CA201PQ

Gosforth Road

CA212XJ

Nursery Road

CA212YE

Nursery Road

CA222NY

Nursery Road

CA222UD

Cop Lane

CA191AB

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201AW

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201EJ

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201EN

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201HR

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201NZ

Drigg Road

CA201PG

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201QW

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201QX

Whole House Road

CA212XZ

Nursery Road

CA212YG

Bankfield

CA212YT

Kirkbeck Drive

CA222SA

New Road

CA201EA

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201EW

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201QF

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA222PE

Bleas

CA222RS

High Road

CA222SU

Thorntrees Drive

CA222UB

Cop Lane

CA201DY

Kirkland Road

CA201EH

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201JQ

Hallsenna Road

CA201JS

Hallsenna Road

CA201ED

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201DW

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201EX

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201NG

Santon Way

CA201QJ

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201RA

Green Close

CA222FH

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201ES

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201AA

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

Data Sources

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