Living in TD2: Liveability Score 41/100

Scottish Borders, Scotland

Last updated 25 June 2026

41
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
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Every active postcode in TD2, each shaded by its own score. Postcode districts have no official boundary. These points are exactly what the score is averaged from. Clustered pins are other districts. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.

Environment
83

Good conditions: clean air, low flood risk, and 353 green spaces within 2km.

Services

Schools
10

0 Outstanding, 1 Good out of 1 rated schools.

Healthcare

Healthcare rating data unavailable for this district.

Broadband
29

56% gigabit coverage; 97% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79

IMD deprivation decile 8/10, among the least deprived in England.

Bills
72

Band D council tax £1,492/year, typical EPC rating D. Running costs are below average.

Transport

Transport
13

Limited public transport: primarily car-dependent.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10

Relatively limited local amenities compared to the national average. Around 18 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.

TD2 covers 106 active postcodes in Scottish Borders, Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is TD2 a safe area to live?

Crime data is not available for TD2 at this time.

What are the schools like in TD2?

Schools in TD2 score 10/100. 0 Outstanding, 1 Good out of 1 rated schools.

How good is the broadband in TD2?

Broadband in TD2 scores 29/100. 56% gigabit coverage; 97% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).

How does TD2 compare to nearby areas?

Nearby districts include TD4, TD3. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.

What is the overall liveability score for TD2?

TD2 scores 41/100, rated "Below Avg", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.

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