Gosforth
Village · 553 residents
52Fair
Fair · better than 1 in 10 villages
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Affordability scores 88, well above the typical 60
- Less recorded crime than is typical: 49 per 1,000 people a year against 100
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- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
- Transport scores 31, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Gosforth
Map outline: Official built-up area
Is Gosforth a good place to live?
Gosforth scores 52/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as fair — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for affordability (88) and safety (71).
It scores lowest on transport (31).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Gosforth in North West, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Gosforth
The summary for Gosforth is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026