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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).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
23,975 Population 453/sq mi density
220 ft Elevation 67 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$45,016 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,016 median income, 8.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$260,807 home value, $1,125/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population23,975
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density453/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 8%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,016
Per Capita$45,016
Unemployment8.6%

Housing

B
Home Value$260,807
Rent$1,125
Ownership49.7%
Housing Units9,590

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation220 ft (67 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+55.9%

Community

Population23,975
Population Density453 / sq mi
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Coordinates55.0000°, -1.6167°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation38.6 inches (981 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$45,016
Median Age34.2 years

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.

Gosforth has a population of 23,975 with a density of 453 people per square mile, spread across 52.9 square miles. The median age is 34.2 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly Asian (14.3%), with 7.8% White, 1.7% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 88.2% of residents. 3.5% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 6.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

23,975
Total Population
453
People / sq mi
34.2yrs
Median Age
12% below United Kingdom avg
52.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 88.2%
12% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 11.8%

Social Characteristics

Gosforth vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Gosforth is $45,016, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,016 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $866, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,182 business establishments. 30.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Gosforth vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$45,016
40% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$45,016
Avg Weekly Wage$866

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)2,182

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone38.8%
Public Transit12.0%
Work from Home30.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gosforth is $260,807, 7% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,125 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 49.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 9,590 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$260,807
7% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,125
3% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership49.7%
Owner-Occupied49.7%
Renter-Occupied50.3%
Housing Units9,590

Property Tax

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.5°C / 38°F -2.7° / 10.3° 66.6
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F -2.1° / 11.7° 69.5
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F -1.5° / 14.2° 63.2
Apr 7°C / 45°F -1.3° / 16.7° 44.8
May 10.6°C / 51°F 2.7° / 19.3° 59.5
Jun 13.4°C / 56°F 5.8° / 22.8° 62.9
Jul 15.2°C / 59°F 8.2° / 25° 89.6
Aug 15.1°C / 59°F 8.1° / 23.6° 81.5
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 4.9° / 22.1° 73.6
Oct 9.7°C / 49°F 2.4° / 16.2° 105.7
Nov 6.5°C / 44°F -0.9° / 13.3° 78.6
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F -1.6° / 11.2° 94.5
Gosforth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area52.9 sq mi (137.0 km²)
Population Density453/sq mi
Coordinates55.0000°N, 1.6167°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 129 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 92 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 118 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 135 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 129 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 50 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 81 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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").

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34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3% above the national average of 33.7%. 55.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.6%
3% above United Kingdom avg
High School+55.9%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density453/sq mi
Total Area52.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone38.8%
Public Transit12.0%
Work from Home30.0%

Schools in Gosforth

40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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 - - - -
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annfield Plain Library0.0
Archives and Special Collections Library0.0
Barker Research Library0.0
Battle Hill Library0.0
Battle Hill Library0.0
Bedlington Library and Community Hub0.0
Bedlington Station Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Bill Bryson Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Bishop Cosin's Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Blaydon Library0.0
Blyth Library0.0
Boldon Lane Community Library0.0
Brandon Library0.0
Bunny Hill Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chester-le-Street Library0.0
Chopwell Library0.0
City Library0.0
Cleadon Park Library0.0
Consett Library0.0
Cramlington Library0.0
Crawcrook Library0.0
Cullercoats Library0.0
Denton Burn Library0.0
Dinnington Library0.0
Durham Clayport Library0.0
Easington Lane Library0.0
East Boldon Library0.0
East End Library0.0
East End Library And Customer Hub0.0
Fawdon Community Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Fenham Library0.0
Forest Hall Library0.0
Fulwell Community Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gosforth Library, Learning Centre And Customer Information Zone0.0
Hetton Centre Library0.0
High Heaton Library0.0
Houghton-le-Spring Library And Learning Centre0.0
Howdon Library & Family Learning Centre0.0
Jarrow Library0.0
Jesmond Library0.0
John Wille Sams Centre0.0
John Wille Sams Centre0.0
Kayll Road Library0.0
Lanchester Library0.0
Langley Park Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Lit & Phil0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Low Fell Library0.0
Lowe Library0.0
Monkseaton Library0.0
Multilingual Library0.0
Newburn Library0.0
Newburn Library0.0
Newcastle College Library0.0
Newton Hall Library0.0
North Shields Library0.0
Northumbria University Library0.0
Oxford Centre0.0
Palace Green Library0.0
Pelaw Library0.0
Pelton Library0.0
Philip Robinson Library0.0
Rowlands Gill Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Ryton Library0.0
Seaton Sluice Library0.0
Shiremoor Library0.0
South Moor Library0.0
Spetchells Centre0.0
St John's College Learning Resource Centre0.0
St Peter's Library0.0
St. Peter's Library0.0
The Murray Library0.0
The Old Library0.0
The Word0.0
Ushaw Library0.0
Victor Watts Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Walker Library0.0
Wallsend Library0.0
Wallsend Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Whitley Bay Library0.0
Wideopen Library0.0
Wylam Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gosforth

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Cairn Hotel
Caledonian Hotel
Carlton Hotel
Dene House
Jesmond Dene House
Metro Inns
New Kent Hotel
Novotel
Osborne Hotel
The George Hotel
The Kenilworth
The New Northumbria Hotel
Travelodge
Whites Hotel

Restaurants in Gosforth

41 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A Taste Of Persia
Adrianos
Antico
Arlo
Avanti
Barluga
Basilico
Bianco Nero
Bistro Forty Six
Branches
Caspian Turkish Restaurant
Chakh Dhoom
Circo Italian Kitchen
Dabbawal
Dosa Kitchen
EAT@
Geisha Italia Grill
Gosforth Palace
Koru
Lezzet Turkish Restaurant
Little India Punjab Dining
Lovage
Nando's
New New Bengal
Nori Ramen House
Novellos
Oli & Joes
Osters, by Lovage
PizzaExpress
Pizzeria Francesca
Pizzeria Italia
Rio
Ru
Sanskrit
Shahe Tandoori Restaurant
Sohe
The Bake One
The Days Of The Raj
The Unruly Bell
Toby Carvery
Tremolo Lounge

Cafes in Gosforth

38 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1901 Caffe Bistro
Ardens Kitchen
Asda Café
Bistro Delight
Brew and Bite
Cafe 1901
Cafe Corsaro
cafebeam
Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero
Canny Crafty
Casa Neri
Coffee Bar
Coffee Lounge
Costa
Costa
Deer in the Dene
Deli Espresso
Etto on the Park
Fitness Kitchen
Gosforth Traders
Greyjoy's
Harvest Canteen
Hopscotch
Lean Cuisine
Lemon Grass Deli & Kitchen
Little Aidan's
Local NCL
Millfield House Cafe
Monsieur Crepe Cafe
Naked Deli
Pink Lane Bakery
Purlieu
Starbucks
Starbucks
Thyme Square Cafe
Umai Mi
Urban Green

Theatres in Gosforth

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gosforth Civic Theatre
Jubilee Theatre
People's Theatre

Zoos in Gosforth

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pets' Corner

Clinics in Gosforth

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gosforth Podiarty Ltd
The Cradlewell Clinic
The Harley Medical Group
Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group

Dentists in Gosforth

17 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Acorn Dental Surgery
Acorn Dental Surgery
Beech Cottage
Bupa Dental Care
Dental Solutions
Fawdon Family Dental Practice
Gosforth Dental Surgery
Gosforth Smiles
Heaton Dental Clinic
Honour Health
Nepalidental
Newcastle Advanced Dentistry
Reid Family Dental Practice
Riveredge
Salters Road Dental Practice
Simpson & Nisbet
The Grange Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Gosforth

4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

firstvets - Heaton branch
Metro Vets
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter and Animal Sanctuary
Vets4Pets

Train Stations in Gosforth

8 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fawdon
Four Lane Ends
Ilford Road
Longbenton
Regent Centre
South Gosforth
Wansbeck Road
West Jesmond

Gas Stations in Gosforth

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Esso
GB #1258467293
Sainsbury's
Shell
Shell Fuel
South Gosforth Service Station
Tesco Petrol Filling Station
Tesco Petrol Station

Banks in Gosforth

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Lloyds Bank
Newcastle Building Society
Virgin Money

Shopping Malls in Gosforth

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kenton Park Shopping Centre
Mallowburn Crescent Shopping Parade

Gyms in Gosforth

5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing
PureGym
The Gym
The Gym
The Pilates Studio

Golf Courses in Gosforth

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gosforth Golf Club
Newcastle United Golf Club

Breweries in Gosforth

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
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

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Airports Near Gosforth

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium 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 OfficeAddress
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.

CenterTypePhone
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).

NameAddress
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
St Cuthberts
St Francis
St Georges
St Hugh
St Mary
St Mary Magdalene
St Nicholas
St. Gabriel's Church
St. George's
St. Hilda's
Trinity
Trinity Christian Community Centre
Winners Chapel Newcastle

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UFO Sightings
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gosforth

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. The median age of residents is 34.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

Is Gosforth expensive to live in?

The median household income is $45,016, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $260,807 (7% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gosforth?

The job market in Gosforth faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $866. There are 2,182 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gosforth?

The median home value in Gosforth is $260,807. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,125. The homeownership rate is 49.7%.

How are the schools in Gosforth?

34.6% of adults in Gosforth hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 55.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Gosforth?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Gosforth is 7.8% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 14.3% Asian. 88.2% of residents speak only English at home. 3.5% of the population are military veterans. 6.3% of residents have a disability.

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