Living in TD6: Liveability Score 46/100
Scottish Borders, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
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TD6 scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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Score breakdown
Safety & Environment
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.
Good conditions: clean air, low flood risk, and 577 green spaces within 2km.
Services
0 Outstanding, 5 Good out of 6 rated schools.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 0 GP surgeries and 2 hospital facilities serve the area.
62% gigabit coverage; 98% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 8/10, among the least deprived in England.
Band D council tax £1,492/year, typical EPC rating D. Running costs are below average.
Transport
Limited public transport: primarily car-dependent.
Lifestyle
Average amenity provision: basic shops and services available. Around 143 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
TD6 covers 422 active postcodes in Scottish Borders, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is TD6 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for TD6 at this time.
What are the schools like in TD6?
Schools in TD6 score 19/100. 0 Outstanding, 5 Good out of 6 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in TD6?
Broadband in TD6 scores 34/100. 62% gigabit coverage; 98% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does TD6 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include TD4, TD1. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for TD6?
TD6 scores 46/100, 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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