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Gosforth - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Gosforth

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

B

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B

Transport

B

Schools

Council	Cumberland
Crime Rate	✓average
Vibe	🐄 Rural
Demographics	🌻 Retirees

Is Gosforth right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Gosforth showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Gosforth boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

C

C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

Seascale

village

3.4 km away

Calder Bridge

village

3.7 km away

Holmrook

village

4.0 km away

Drigg

village

4.4 km away

Santon Bridge

village

4.8 km away

Nether Wasdale

village

5.6 km away

Seascale

village

3.4 km away

Calder Bridge

village

3.7 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Play Space

Plentiful

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Adequate

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Ample

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Adequate

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

train

Seascale

Train

train

Sellafield

Train

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

2 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

Gosforth CofE Primary School

Good

Seascale Primary School

Good

Gosforth House Prices

The average house price in Gosforth is £202,500, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Gosforth house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Gosforth graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£202,500

Detached house prices

£293,500

Flats and maisonettes prices

£167,000

Semi-detached house prices

£180,000

Terraced house prices

£189,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gosforth a nice place to live?

Yes, Gosforth is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Cumbria. It particularly appeals to retirees. Expect a relaxed, countryside way of life away from the hustle and bustle.

How safe is Gosforth?

Gosforth has a low crime rate of 69.9 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average.

What are the best schools in Gosforth?

Gosforth has 2 schools nearby. The best-rated schools are Gosforth CofE Primary School and Seascale Primary School, both rated Good by Ofsted.

What are the demographics of Gosforth?

The majority of residents in Gosforth identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is Christian (63%).