Gosforth
Ward in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
| Coordinates: | 55.003, -1.624 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 24 67 |
| Dialling code: | 019467 |
Gosforth is a long-established residential ward to the north of Newcastle upon Tyne that grew from a village into a leafy commuter suburb during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The name is thought to come from Old English meaning a "goose ford". It sits a short journey from the city centre and enjoys good transport links, including local bus services and the Tyne and Wear Metro, while roads provide easy access towards the A1.
The area combines Victorian terraces and interwar housing with pockets of more modern development, and its High Street is known for independent shops, cafes and pubs that give it a village feel despite being urban. Local attractions include the open spaces and events at Gosforth Park, home to Newcastle Racecourse, and a strong community life around well-regarded schools and voluntary organisations, making it popular with families and professionals. The local economy leans on retail and services, with many residents commuting into the city for work.
Postcode districts covering Gosforth
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 0.5 miles
- Sunderland 10.9 miles
- South Shields 8.2 miles
- Gateshead 4.4 miles
- Washington 8.4 miles
- Durham 15.5 miles
- Wallsend 4.1 miles
- Newburn 4.7 miles
- Whitley Bay 7.1 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 12.6 miles
- Blyth 9.1 miles
- Peterlee 20.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Newcastle upon Tyne Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Fawdon & West Gosforth Ward 0.9 miles
- North Jesmond Ward 1.1 miles
- Dene & South Gosforth Ward 1.1 miles
- Kenton Ward 1.1 miles
- Wingrove Ward 1.6 miles
- South Jesmond Ward 1.6 miles
- Parklands Ward 1.6 miles
- Blakelaw Ward 1.7 miles
- North Gosforth Parish 1.7 miles
- Arthur's Hill Ward 1.8 miles
- Blakelaw and North Fenham Parish 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Gosforth
NE3 4RX, NE3 4AH, NE3 1AU, NE3 1XL, NE3 4RU, NE3 1BQ, NE3 1AX, NE3 3UJ, NE3 4NE … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 3.6 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 35 miles
- Manors Railway Station 2.2 miles
- Central Station 2.4 miles
- Haymarket bus station 1.9 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 1.9 miles
Hotels near Gosforth Ad
- INNSiDE Newcastle 4 2.5 miles
- Jesmond Dene House 4 0.9 miles
- Great North Hotel 4 1.1 miles
- Maldron Hotel Newcastle 4 2.2 miles
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 2.3 miles
- Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter 4 2.5 miles
- Copthorne Hotel Newcastle 4 2.5 miles
- Motel One Newcastle 3 2.2 miles
- Osborne Hotel 2 1.3 miles
- Four Points Flex by Sheraton Newcastle 3 2.4 miles
Schools in Gosforth
- Archbishop Runcie C of E First School Primary
- Gosforth Central Middle School All ages
- Newcastle School for Boys Independent - all ages
- Westfield School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Hancock Museum Museum 1.6 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 1.9 miles
- Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 2 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 2 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 2 miles
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 2.1 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 2.3 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 2.3 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 2.4 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 2.5 miles
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 2.5 miles
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 3.4 miles