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

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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
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| Smiddy Cottage Pressenhill, Kelso, Northumberland Detached, an established residential building | £36,000 | 1999-12-03 | £36,000 |
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.
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 15.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 15.4% |
| Median download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.