Fawdon & West Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
Key facts
Fawdon & West Gosforth is a UK electoral ward in Newcastle upon Tyne. Fawdon & West Gosforth is known for affordable housing. Terraces cost around £254,000 and flats start from £105,000 — both well below what you'd pay in neighbouring Gosforth.
About Fawdon & West Gosforth
Fawdon & West Gosforth is known for affordable housing. Terraces cost around £254,000 and flats start from £105,000 — both well below what you'd pay in neighbouring Gosforth. You've got Metro stations right in the neighbourhood, so getting into Newcastle is straightforward. Schools here perform well too, with St Charles' Catholic Primary and Good-rated Gosforth Academy both serving the area.
Day-to-day essentials are easy to find locally. You'll find supermarkets, pharmacies and a fitness centre in the neighbourhood, plus plenty of cafés and restaurants nearby. There's also a hospital within the boundary.
Your living costs here run below the UK average, partly because transport bills are lower. Crime figures for 2026 are tracking below both regional and national averages.
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