Gosforth
Strong on safety, weaker on schools
This public area guide compares Gosforth in Newcastle upon Tyne using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Gosforth a good place to live?
Gosforth may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Newcastle upon Tyne below.
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Gosforth at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Gosforth
Crime rate
Crime rate
10.71 per 1,000 people
Percentile
81st percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Gosforth
House prices
Average sold price
£311,515
Percentile
54th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Schools in Gosforth
Flood risk in Gosforth
Transport in Gosforth
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Gosforth a good place to live?
Gosforth may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Gosforth safe?
Gosforth ranks in the 81st percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Gosforth?
The average sold price is £311,515, with house prices in the 54th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Gosforth?
Schools rank in the 27th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Gosforth?
Nearby public profiles include Callerton & Throckley North West in Newcastle upon Tyne and South Jesmond in Newcastle upon Tyne.
