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South Gosforth

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About

South Gosforth lies within the Gosforth district of Newcastle upon Tyne and functions mainly as a residential quarter with local shops, schools and community facilities. The Tyne and Wear Metro serves the area at South Gosforth station, providing frequent links into Newcastle city centre and to other parts of the network. Immediately beside the station is the South Gosforth Traction Maintenance Depot, where Metro trains are stabled and serviced; the depot is a familiar sight from nearby streets and shapes the area’s connection to public transport.

Streets in South Gosforth include a mix of terraces, semi‑detached houses and short rows of shops that cater to daily needs. Small parks, playing fields and community centres provide space for sport and local events, while cafés and pubs sit close to the transport hub. Travel by bike or on foot is straightforward for short journeys within Gosforth, and regular bus and Metro services make trips across Newcastle practical for work or leisure.

Area overview

On average South Gosforth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Gosforth is £62,908 per year. There are 3 schools in South Gosforth: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Gosforth is home to around 9,336 people, with a population density of about 4,547.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Gosforth Population
9,336
Population density
4,547.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.71(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.57(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.25(-56%)
Public order
4.93(-44%)
Vehicle crime
4.93(+10%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,647
81.9%
Other White
431
4.62%
Indian
216
2.31%
Irish
127
1.36%
Chinese
122
1.31%
Total population: 9,337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,744
60.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,094
14%
No qualifications
701
8.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
606
7.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
316
4.04%
Total 16+ residents: 7,814

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,569
37.81%
Owns with a mortgage
1,293
31.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
743
17.9%
Social rents from council
321
7.73%
Other social rented
110
2.65%
Total households: 4,150

Property prices in South Gosforth

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in South Gosforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £3,041,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South 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 South Gosforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£290,000
Flats40£183,000
Semi-Detached42£337,500
Terraced71£425,500

10 years median price trend in South Gosforth

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

All postcodes in South Gosforth

NE31NG

Saville Gardens

NE35BN

Salters Close

NE31XW

Gosforth Industrial Estate

NE23NX

Ilford Road

NE23PD

Davidson Cottages

NE31AU

Hyde Terrace

NE31NA

The Grove

NE23QJ

Jesmond Dene Road

NE31BJ

Church Road

NE31RU

Clarence Place

NE31XY

Rectory Terrace

NE34DS

North Avenue

NE35DD

Rosewood Avenue

NE35DW

Cheswick Drive

NE31QT

Dene Avenue

NE31RT

Gosforth Terrace

NE31UR

Rydal Road

NE34AE

The Poplars

NE23NT

Newlands Road

NE31AD

Moor Road North

NE31BL

Church Road

NE35DJ

Fernwood Avenue

NE23NR

Lodore Road

NE31XS

Rectory Avenue

NE31YT

Station Road

NE31QD

Station Road

NE31QE

Rows Terrace

NE31QL

Haddricks Mill Road

NE31UN

Great North Road

NE31YR

Wark Court

NE34AP

Moor Crescent

NE31NR

Roseworth Crescent

NE31SR

Haddricks Mill Road

NE31XX

Dilston Terrace

NE23NS

Kingswood Avenue

NE31YN

Windsor Court

NE35BU

Hollywood Avenue

NE31AN

Church Avenue

NE31BH

Gosforth

NE31NH

The Grove

NE31NN

Moor Road South

NE23NJ

Moorfield

NE34AN

Leslie Crescent

NE31BB

St James Street

NE31DW

Christon Road

NE31NP

Moor Road South

NE31QN

Haddricks Mill Court

NE31UH

Bath Terrace

NE35BJ

Turnberry Way

NE23QY

Matthew Bank

NE31UL

Harley Terrace

NE31YG

Akeld Court

NE31YH

Balmoral Terrace

NE35DH

Beechwood Avenue

NE23QX

Keyes Gardens

NE31NJ

The Grove

NE31BD

Gosforth

NE31EF

Grove Park Oval

NE31NF

Eastcliffe Mews

NE31PQ

Stoneyhurst Road

NE31RJ

Moor Road North

NE35DN

Shield Grove

NE35JL

Links Green

NE23PE

Albury Road

NE34AD

High Street

NE34AY

Elmfield Road

NE34DP

Back Hawthorn Road West

NE31AH

Belle Vue Avenue

NE31PU

Dene View

NE35BL

Salters Close

NE35DF

Cheswick Drive

NE35DS

Cheswick Drive

NE35DT

Cheswick Drive

NE31AT

Hyde Terrace

NE31XU

Rectory Drive

NE34BL

Elmfield Square

NE34YN

Woodlands

NE35BH

Salters Court

NE35BZ

Salters Close

NE23QQ

Cromer Gardens

NE35DB

Briarwood Avenue

NE23PB

Woodthorne Road

NE31AP

Manor Close

NE34YQ

Oaklands

NE34BP

Elmfield Road

NE35DP

Hollywood Crescent

NE23RA

Keyes Gardens

NE23NY

Moorfield

NE31BN

Grove Park Square

NE31UP

Wolveleigh Terrace

NE31YP

Tweedmouth Court

NE23PA

Honister Avenue

NE31BP

Grove Park Crescent

NE31QQ

Craghall Dene

NE31QR

Craghall Dene Avenue

NE31TF

Wrendale Court

NE31BG

Church Road

NE35DG

Cheswick Drive

NE31AB

Moor Road North

NE31PR

Stoneyhurst Road

Data Sources

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