Overview of TD5 8BW

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TD5 8BW is in Kelso and Blyth Valley district. TD5 8BW is located in the Kelso and District electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Kelso, TD5 8BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TD5 8BW has a female population much higher than UK average, with % of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

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Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

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Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (0%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

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Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around TD5 8BW this area, % of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is %.

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Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While % of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

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Country of Birth

In this area, just % of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

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Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only % of residents were born in the United Kingdom. % of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

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Passport Held

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Religion

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Safety

Is TD5 8BW dangerous?

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .



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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£0
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in TD5 8BW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Blyth Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in TD5 8BW

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Smiddy Cottage Pressenhill, Kelso, Northumberland
Detached, an established residential building
£36,0001999-12-03 £36,000

Employment

TD5 8BW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 0% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

TD5 8BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in TD5 8BW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 0% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

The percentage of student residents living in TD5 8BW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Employment Industry

Schools

We haven't found any schools within three miles.

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in TD5 8BW area.

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near TD5 8BW postcode.

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 84.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 84.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 84.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 84.6%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s15.4%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s15.4%

Download Speed

Median download speed55 Mbit/s
Average download speed157.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed23 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.