Ward in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
| Coordinates: | 55.001, -1.597 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 25 67 |
| Dialling code: | 019467 (Gosforth) |
The Dene & South Gosforth (electoral ward) sits in the northern suburbs of Newcastle upon Tyne, covering the suburb of South Gosforth and nearby residential streets and green denes. The neighbourhood mixes Victorian terraces with inter‑war and post‑war housing and benefits from good transport links, notably South Gosforth Metro station, which makes it popular with commuters into the city centre.
Historically the ward grew with the expansion of rail and suburban development, and now has a local high‑street feel with independent shops, cafés, schools and community facilities alongside pocket parks and tree‑lined avenues. It tends to combine a strong community atmosphere with easy access to both urban amenities and pleasant green corridors.