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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

CA201JX

Lingmell Crescent

CA201LE

Gosforth

CA201BX

Gosforth

CA201PQ

Gosforth Road

CA212XD

Rifle Terrace

CA212XB

Nursery Road

CA201JW

Hallsenna Road

CA201NF

Santon Way

CA201WR

Gosforth Road

CA201NB

Gosforth Road

CA201NE

Gosforth Road

CA201HJ

Gosforth Road

CA201EQ

Gosforth

CA222SE

Wodow Road

CA212XX

Braystones Road

CA212XP

Kirkbeck Drive

CA201JT

Lingmell Crescent

CA222PJ

Wilton Mews

CA212XA

Croft Terrace

CA212XS

Morass Road

CA201QD

Railway Terrace

CA212XW

Nursery Road

CA201EB

Gosforth

CA201HW

Gosforth

CA201DB

Pelham Drive

CA201ER

Gosforth

CA201BG

Denton Park

CA201HA

Gosforth Road

CA201EZ

Cross Lanes

CA201BS

Gosforth

CA212XZ

Belle Vue

CA222UF

Cop Lane

CA201PF

Gosforth

CA212XF

East Croft

CA201DX

Kirkland Road

CA201DY

Kirkland Road

CA201LJ

Fell View Road

CA222WF

Hemplin Gardens

CA201FA

Roundstone Cottages

CA201BB

Forestry Houses

CA201PB

Wasdale Park

CA212XH

Croft View

CA201PJ

Gosforth Road

CA201HU

Meadowfield

CA201JH

Hallsenna Road

CA201NZ

Drigg Road

CA201PD

Wasdale Park

CA201NG

Santon Way

CA212XY

Calder View

CA201QW

The Banks

CA212YB

Morass Road

CA201LT

Coniston Avenue

CA222SQ

Ehen Road

CA201QA

The Crescent

CA201AH

Croft Foot Cottage

CA201NH

Santon Way

CA201HE

Seascale Park

CA201AW

Gosforth

CA212XE

Brookside

CA201JQ

Hallsenna Road

CA222RZ

Thorny Road

CA201DH

The Square

CA212XN

Sellafield Road

CA201PU

Gosforth Road

CA201QY

Whole House Road

CA201DD

Gosforth

CA222NX

Oaklands

CA201NJ

Coveness Bank

CA222PE

Haile Moor Cottage

CA201PN

Gosforth Road

CA201JP

Hallsenna Road

CA222PB

Hardgates Road

CA222UW

Gosforth

CA201QB

Crescent Cottages

CA201JB

Gosforth

CA201NN

The Dunes

CA222PQ

Gosforth

CA191YD

Stubshead Lane

CA212XG

Nursery Road

CA201AX

Whitecroft Nook

CA212YS

Fleming Drive

CA222SS

The Crescent

CA201BT

Gosforth

CA201PR

Gosforth Road

CA201EF

Walkmill Gardens

CA201RB

Links Crescent

CA201NW

Stanley Villas

CA201HB

Seascale Park

CA222SA

New Road

CA222ND

Haile Park

CA222SR

The Crescent

CA222UQ

Gosforth

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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