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Living in Gosforth: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gosforth scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Environment is where Gosforth most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 72/100 against a town median of 88/100.

On environment specifically, Gosforth sits 23 points above the CA20 district figure of 62/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Economic health (82) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CA20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
153.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 25 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 556% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 281% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pelham Drive 41 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 14 crimes
  3. 3 A595 6 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
85
Air Quality NO₂ 1.689 · PM2.5 4.175 · PM10 6.923 µg/m³
85
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Gosforth CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary36.2 mi
Cumberland Infirmary38 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital44.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgerySeascale Health Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity3,561 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
58
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate47.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired42.1%Student1.6%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.7%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership80.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax Cumberland · 2026-27
A £1,674
B £1,953
C £2,232
D £2,511
E £3,069
F £3,627
G £4,185
H £5,022
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Seascale 2.5 mi
Drigg 2.9 mi
Sellafield 3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Gosforth in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Seascale 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sellafield 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Beckermet 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Thornhill (Copeland) 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Egremont 41 5.9 mi away ⇄
Bigrigg 41 7.3 mi away ⇄
Moor Row 42 7.9 mi away ⇄
Cleator Moor 39 7.9 mi away ⇄
St Bees 41 8.1 mi away ⇄
Rheda Park 44 8.7 mi away ⇄
Frizington 35 8.8 mi away ⇄
Arlecdon 47 9.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gosforth a nice place to live?

Gosforth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gosforth is 41/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Gosforth?

Gosforth has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gosforth?

Among the top-rated schools in Gosforth is Gosforth CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Gosforth in total.

Gosforth in context

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Postcode districts in Gosforth

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