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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 146 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 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
Flats37£185,000
Semi-Detached41£345,000
Terraced66£429,875

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

NE31YE

Balmoral Avenue

NE31YL

Windsor Terrace

NE31YQ

Lowick Court

NE23RB

Willow Bank Gardens

NE31AR

Church Lane

NE31QH

Audley Road

NE35JG

Great North Road

NE31DG

Commercial Road

NE31XP

Rectory Road

NE35BY

Woodlea Gardens

NE23QS

Beatty Avenue

NE31NB

Roseworth Avenue

NE31RS

Percy Terrace

NE31AQ

Church Road

NE31SJ

Bowes Street

NE34BF

Elmfield Road

NE23QR

Hillcrest Gardens

NE31SB

Ridgewood Gardens

NE35DX

Carham Close

NE35JH

Links Green Walk

NE31SQ

Ridgewood Crescent

NE23RE

Matthew Bank

NE31EG

Grove Park Oval

NE35BT

Hollywood Avenue

NE35JJ

Links Green

NE31BE

Bede Walk

NE31RY

Field Street

NE31UX

Cambo Close

NE31XD

Christon Road

NE35BR

Hollywood Avenue

NE31PA

Moor Road South

NE31QU

Stoneyhurst Road

NE31QY

Mill Rise

NE31RR

Bowsden Court

NE31SL

Bowes Court

NE23NN

Lodore Road

NE23NP

Treherne Road

NE23QN

Beatty Avenue

NE31PX

Dene Grove

NE31SA

William Street

NE31YF

Alnmouth Drive

NE35DL

Fernwood Avenue

NE31QS

Dene Crescent

NE31XL

Gosforth Industrial Estate

NE31NL

Wentworth Grange

NE31RG

Moor Road North

NE31SE

Hunters Road

NE31XT

Rectory Drive

NE35BW

Salters Close

NE23NU

Newlands Road

NE23QP

Beatty Avenue

NE31AX

Gosforth

NE31PP

Sandringham Road

NE31PS

Windsor Avenue

NE31SP

Hunters Court

NE31US

Christon Close

NE23QU

Sturdee Gardens

NE31QA

Donald Street

NE31QP

Dene Terrace

NE31XR

Rectory Road

NE35DA

Briarwood Avenue

NE35DU

Cheswick Drive

NE31AJ

St Nicholas Avenue

NE31UE

Church Road

NE31SD

Hunters Road

NE34BJ

Graham Park Road

NE34DQ

North Avenue

NE31AY

Christon Road

NE31QB

Sandringham Road

NE31SW

Roseworth Close

NE34BA

Elmfield Road

NE23NZ

Lodore Road

NE31NX

The Grove

NE35BP

Hollywood Avenue

NE31AL

Rectory Grove

NE31PT

Ellesmere Avenue

NE31SH

Ridgewood Villas

NE31UG

Rydal Road

NE31XQ

Rectory Road

NE31AS

Beaumont Terrace

NE31UY

Rothley Close

NE31PG

Stoneyhurst Road West

NE31QX

Audley Road

NE31YW

Monkridge Court

NE23QT

Sturdee Gardens

NE23RD

Matthew Bank

NE31NQ

High Street

NE31UQ

Rydal Road

NE23NL

Moorfield

NE23NQ

Albemarle Avenue

NE31XB

Bramwell Court

NE34AL

Moor Place

NE31BQ

Grove Park Avenue

NE31RX

Bowsden Terrace

NE31YB

Rectory Terrace

NE31BA

Oswald Walk

NE35DE

Rosewood Avenue

NE31AE

Church Road

NE34DD

Elmfield Road

NE31NS

Roseworth Avenue

Data Sources

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