Gosforth, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Gosforth is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 23,975. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 23,975 |
| Population Density | 453 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.0000°, -1.6167° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.6 inches (981 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
About Gosforth
Gosforth is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 23,975. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Gosforth
Gosforth has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.2°C), the coldest is Jan (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 890 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 52.9 sq mi (137.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 453/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.0000°N, 1.6167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in |
Gosforth has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Gosforth
40 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Newcastle School for Boys (Seniors) | - | - | - | - |
| Westfield School | - | - | - | - |
| Archibald First School | - | - | - | - |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Balliol Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Newcastle High School for Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Gosforth Park First School | - | - | - | - |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mountfield Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Northern Counties School | - | - | - | - |
| Kenton School | - | - | - | - |
| Kenton Bar Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Grange First School | - | - | - | - |
| Newcastle School for Boys (EYFS & Infants) | - | - | - | - |
| Regent Farm First School | - | - | - | - |
| Wyndham Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hopespring - Longbenton Campus | - | - | - | - |
| Newcastle School for Boys | - | - | - | - |
| Archbishop Runcie CofE First School | - | - | - | - |
| Newcastle School for Boys (Juniors) | - | - | - | - |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) | - | - | - | - |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle | - | - | - | - |
| Cragside Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Benton Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gosforth East Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) & St Stephens Roman Catholic Primary School Aided | - | - | - | - |
| Jesmond Park Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Ravenswood Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Benton House School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Benton Dene Primary School & Benton Dene School | - | - | - | - |
| South Gosforth First School | - | - | - | - |
| Kenton college. | - | - | - | - |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Lower Site | - | - | - | - |
| Gosforth Central Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Longbenton High School | - | - | - | - |
| West Jesmond Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gosforth Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gosforth
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Revolution | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Aycliffe Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CVFM | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| First radio bounce northeast | club dance | AAC | |
| Spark FM | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| NUFC Talk Radio | football, soccer | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Amazing Radio UK | electronica, hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lionheart Radio | community, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kearney FM | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Northumberland | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pride Radio (US) | iheartradio, pride | AAC 24 kbps | |
| Frisk Radio | - | AAC | |
| Frisk radio bounce northeast | bounce | AAC | |
| Smooth Tyne & Wear | easy listening, newcastle | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amazing Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hartlepool | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Amazing Radio | electronica, hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| frisk radio groove northeast | groove | AAC | |
| Prince Bishops Hospital Radio | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Stitch | hospital radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Gosforth
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo-Saxon Farm and Village | ||||
| Arbeia Roman Fort Museum | ||||
| Beamish Museum | ||||
| Bede Museum | ||||
| Bowes Railway | ||||
| Centre for Life | ||||
| Charge! | ||||
| Discovery Museum | ||||
| Durham Cathedral Museum | ||||
| Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop | ||||
| Fans Museum | ||||
| Fulwell Windmill visitor centre | ||||
| George Stephenson's Birthplace | ||||
| Great North Museum: Hancock | ||||
| Mining Institute | ||||
| Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum | ||||
| Newbiggin Maritime Centre | ||||
| Newburn Hall Motor Museum | ||||
| Newcastle Castle | ||||
| North East Land, Sea and Air Museums | ||||
| Northumberland Museum and Archives | ||||
| Old Lowlight Heritage Centre | ||||
| Oriental Museum | ||||
| Path Head Watermill | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Ryhope Engines Museum | ||||
| Segedunum | ||||
| South Shields Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Stephenson Railway Museum | ||||
| Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens | ||||
| The Black Gate | ||||
| The Donnison School | ||||
| The Story | ||||
| Tithe Barn | ||||
| Washington F Pit Museum | ||||
| Washington Old Hall | ||||
| Watch House Museum |
Libraries in Gosforth
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Archives and Special Collections Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barker Research Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Battle Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Battle Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedlington Library and Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedlington Station Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bill Bryson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birtley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birtley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishop Cosin's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaydon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blaydon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blyth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boldon Lane Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brandon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bunny Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chester-le-Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chopwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cleadon Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Consett Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cramlington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crawcrook Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cullercoats Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denton Burn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dinnington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Durham Clayport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Easington Lane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Boldon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East End Library And Customer Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Fawdon Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Felling Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Felling Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Forest Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fulwell Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gateshead Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gateshead Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gosforth Library, Learning Centre And Customer Information Zone | 0.0 | |||||
| Hetton Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| High Heaton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Houghton-le-Spring Library And Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Howdon Library & Family Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Jarrow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jesmond Library | 0.0 | |||||
| John Wille Sams Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| John Wille Sams Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Kayll Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lanchester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langley Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leam Lane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leam Lane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lit & Phil | 0.0 | |||||
| Lobley Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lobley Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Low Fell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lowe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Monkseaton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Multilingual Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcastle College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Shields Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Northumbria University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Palace Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pelaw Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pelton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Philip Robinson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rowlands Gill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seaton Sluice Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shiremoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Moor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spetchells Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| St John's College Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| St Peter's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Peter's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Murray Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Word | 0.0 | |||||
| Ushaw Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Victor Watts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallsend Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallsend Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Washington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Washington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitley Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wideopen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wylam Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gosforth
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Indoor Market | |||||
| Grainger Market | |||||
| Jackie White's Market | |||||
| Jacky White's Market | |||||
| Jesmond Food Market | |||||
| Jesmond Food Market | |||||
| Newcastle Farmers' Market | |||||
| Newcastle Farmers' Market | |||||
| Quayside Market | |||||
| Quayside Market | |||||
| South Shields Market |
Hotels in Gosforth
14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gosforth
41 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gosforth
38 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Gosforth
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Gosforth
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gosforth
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gosforth
17 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Gosforth
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gosforth
8 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gosforth
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gosforth
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Gosforth
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Gosforth
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Gosforth
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gosforth
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anarchy Brewery and Taproom | ||||
| Big Lamp Brewery | ||||
| Brinkburn Street Brewery | ||||
| Brinkburn Street Brewery | ||||
| Firebrick Brewers | ||||
| Hill Island Brewery | ||||
| Leamside Brewery | ||||
| Maxim Brewery | ||||
| Mordue Brewery | ||||
| Mordue Brewery | ||||
| Three Kings Brewery | ||||
| Two By Two Brewing | ||||
| Two By Two Brewing | ||||
| Tyne Bank Brewery | ||||
| Vaux Brewery | ||||
| Wylam Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Gosforth
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gosforth
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle International Airport | NCL | Large Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Athey's Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bywell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Causey Park Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Mires Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Currock Hill Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Druridge Bay Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eshott Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ewesley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fishburn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Greenhills Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| High Flats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Loadman Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Milfield Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peterlee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ravensworth Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Selby House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Spite Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Staindrop Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Throstle Nest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wathstones Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Woodhouse Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yearby Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gosforth
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Benton Estate Post Office | |
| Gosforth Post Office | |
| High Heaton Post Office | |
| Jesmond Post Office | |
| Longbenton Post Office | |
| North Kenton Post Office | |
| North Road | |
| Olive's Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Gosforth
19 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Actice Chiropract Centre | ||
| Blaydon Primary Care Centre | ||
| Clarendon | ||
| Community Diagnostic Clinic | ||
| Geoffrey Rhodes Centre | ||
| Hebburn Health Centre | ||
| Monkton Hall | ||
| NumiScan | ||
| Optimax | ||
| Peak Health Therapies | ||
| Rose Lodge | ||
| The Cradlewell Clinic | ||
| The Dow clinic | ||
| The Harley Medical Group | ||
| Traditional Chinese Treatment Centre | ||
| Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group | ||
| Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry | ||
| Whickham Chiropractic clinic | ||
| Winlaton Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gosforth
33 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Church | |
| Church of St John the Evangelist | |
| Church Of The Holy Name | |
| Edgefield Gospel Hall | |
| First Church Of Christ, Scientist | |
| Gosforth Prayer Hall | |
| Gurdwara Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Ji | |
| Heaton and Byker Spiritualist Church | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Jesmond Methodist Church | |
| Newcastle Reformed Evangelical Church | |
| Newcastle Spiritualist Evidence Society | |
| Open Space | |
| Parish Church Of The Ascension | |
| Quaker Meeting House | |
| Regent Chapel | |
| Saint Andrews | |
| Saint Charles | |
| St Aidans | |
| St Bartholemew's Parish Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Gosforth
10 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Gosforth.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon tyne (uk/england) | 2012 | Orange/green fireball with 2 whiteish balls following east to west over north uk |
| Newcastle upon tyne (uk/england) | 2009 | ((HOAX?? Student report)) Witnessed 30ft diameter meteor type thing accelerate into the sky then disappear after five seconds… |
| Newcastle upon tyne (uk/england) | 2009 | Strange sightings of in excess of 40+ UFO's over the Northeast of UK travelling West - East. |
| Newcastle upon tyne (uk/england) | 2006 | two lights (north sea, uk) |
| Newcastle upon tyne (uk/england) | 2006 | Well I was watching a movie with my girlfriend.We live on the sixth floor of an 8 storey building. All of a sudden a very bright light |
| Newcastle upon tyne (uk/england) | 2006 | our very close encounter |
| Newcastle upon tyne (uk/england) | 2004 | As me and two of my friends were standing on the bridge we were looking up towards the sky when all of a sudden long shaped craft apper |
| Newcastle/alwick (between) (uk/england) | 2004 | very quick flashes and streaks seen to north during journey between newcastle and alnwick, england |
| Newcastle upon tyne (uk/england) | 2003 | we were sitting in the back garden at approximately 1.30am looking at the stars. We saw a bright white light travelling across the sky |
| Gosforth (uk/england) | 2001 | A large circular flying object with flashing lights on it. |
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What is the population of Gosforth?
Gosforth has a population of 23,975 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 453 people per square mile, spread across 52.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gosforth?
Gosforth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.
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