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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

CA201ES

Gosforth

CA201PD

Wasdale Park

CA201AA

Gosforth

CA201AL

The Square

CA201AF

Gosforth

CA201HZ

Gosforth

CA201QN

The Banks

CA201RD

The Fairways

CA212YJ

River View

CA212YL

Tarn Bank Rise

CA222PD

Hardgates Road

CA222PH

Gosforth

CA201AH

Croft Foot Cottage

CA201JJ

Hallsenna Road

CA201LB

Wastwater Rise

CA201LN

Coniston Avenue

CA201NW

Stanley Villas

CA212XS

Morass Road

CA212YN

Beck Rise

CA201DB

Pelham Drive

CA201HT

Gosforth

CA201NP

Drigg Road

CA212XA

Croft Terrace

CA212XQ

Holyoake Terrace

CA201EU

Gosforth

CA201HN

Meadow Close

CA201NS

Drigg Road

CA201AR

Denton Terrace

CA201JN

Lingmell Wood

CA201RB

Links Crescent

CA222FG

Gosforth

CA201HX

Meadowfield

CA201NN

The Dunes

CA222RZ

Thorny Road

CA222SN

The Knoll

CA201BX

Gosforth

CA201DH

The Square

CA201PS

Gosforth

CA222RX

Thorny Road

CA201PZ

South Parade

CA222SG

Harpur Place

CA212XR

The Villas

CA212YY

Millfields

CA201AJ

Gosforth

CA201BD

Leskew Cottages

CA201LE

Gosforth

CA201QZ

Gardner Hall

CA212XN

Sellafield Road

CA222SR

The Crescent

CA201AQ

Hardingill

CA201DG

Bank Fold

CA201JT

Lingmell Crescent

CA222RT

High Road

CA222SQ

Ehen Road

CA201AY

Whitecroft

CA212YP

Hunter Rise

CA201PP

Gosforth Road

CA212XP

Kirkbeck Drive

CA222NX

Oaklands

CA191YB

Gosforth

CA201BS

Gosforth

CA201EE

Gosforth

CA201HU

Meadowfield

CA201QP

The Banks

CA201QQ

Links Side

CA201QU

The Banks

CA222SH

Ehen Road

CA201DX

Kirkland Road

CA201EB

Gosforth

CA201HY

Gosforth

CA222US

Cop Lane

CA201FA

Gosforth

CA201HH

Gosforth Road

CA201PH

Gosforth Road

CA201QG

The Bridles

CA222ND

Haile Park

CA222WF

Hemplin Gardens

CA201BP

Boonwood Cottages

CA201DJ

Wood View

CA201ER

Gosforth

CA212XB

Nursery Road

CA212XL

Burnside

CA201BB

Forestry Houses

CA201BL

Ellerslie Park

CA201LD

Gosforth

CA201NE

Gosforth Road

CA201NY

Rueberry Drive

CA212XF

East Croft

CA212XT

Nursery Road

CA212YA

Barwickstead

CA222PB

Hardgates Road

CA201WR

Gosforth Road

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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