Living in TD6: Liveability Score 46/100

Scottish Borders, Scotland

Last updated 25 June 2026

46
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
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Every active postcode in TD6, 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
85

Good conditions: clean air, low flood risk, and 577 green spaces within 2km.

Services

Schools
19

0 Outstanding, 5 Good out of 6 rated schools.

Healthcare
38

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.

Broadband
34

62% gigabit coverage; 98% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68

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
28

Limited public transport: primarily car-dependent.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52

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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