Welcome to Gosforth
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Gosforth is a village, civil parish and electoral ward in the Lake District, in the Borough of Copeland in Cumbria, England. Historically in Cumberland, it is situated on the A595 road between Whitehaven and Barrow-in-Furness. It had a population of 1,230 at the 2001 Census. At the 2011 census Gosforth was grouped with Ponsonby and Wasdale giving a total population of 1,396. Adjacent settlements include Whitehaven, Egremont, Ravenglass and Wasdale. It is close to Wast Water, the deepest lake in England, and just a 7-minute drive from Seascale village and beach. The Cumbrian Coast railway can be accessed at Seascale. Gosforth contains a unique collection of Norse artefacts in and around St. Mary's Church. This includes the Gosforth cross, which is the tallest and oldest Viking cross in England. Another high cross was cut down in 1789 to make a sundial base, though the "fishing stone" panel from this survives in the church. There are also two large "hogback" tombs in the church.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
2,881 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
1,327 (2021) |
Density |
46 people/km2 |
Mean age |
49.7 |
Ward |
Gosforth & Seascale |
District |
Copeland |
Postcodes |
CA19, CA20 |
ONS ID |
E04002489 |
Council
Contact details for Gosforth Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Gosforth Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Gosforth Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Gosforth Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Gosforth Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Gosforth Parish.
Local News
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Tributes to former councillor and retired police officer, Paul Turner | News and Star
Published: 18th Aug 2023
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Published: 29th Sep 2021
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Two sites identified for west Cumbria underground radioactive waste storage | ITV News
Published: 29th Sep 2021