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South Gosforth

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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

South Gosforth Population

9,336

Population density

4,547.7 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£290,000	£258,500	£272,500	£307,500	£321,500
Flats	37	£185,000	£76,000	£167,250	£241,750	£478,000
Semi-Detached	41	£345,000	£200,100	£265,000	£585,000	£765,000
Terraced	66	£429,875	£188,125	£301,800	£510,000	£651,375

10 years median price trend in South Gosforth

All postcodes in South Gosforth

NE31PY

Sandringham Road

NE31QJ

Commercial Road

NE34BB

Elmfield Road

NE35BS

Hollywood Avenue

NE35BQ

Hollywood Avenue

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