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Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island

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About

Berwick-upon-Tweed West encompasses the historic town's urban core, defined by its Elizabethan ramparts overlooking the River Tweed. This area functions as a working market centre with a distinct architectural character, seen in its Georgian buildings and medieval bridge. The surrounding rural ward includes agricultural land and the coastal fringe leading towards the iconic Royal Border Bridge, a key railway viaduct.

The Holy Island area is defined by Lindisfarne, a tidal island accessible only via a causeway at low tide. Its landscape is dominated by the ruins of Lindisfarne Priory and a later castle perched on a volcanic outcrop. The island's economy is closely tied to tourism, pilgrimage, and small-scale fishing, with the entire community governed by the daily rhythm of the tides.

Area overview

On average Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island is £43,982 per year. There are 5 schools in Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island is home to around 7,032 people, with a population density of about 33.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island Population
7,032
Population density
33 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.9(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.36(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.97(-48%)
Shoplifting
5.55(-53%)
Other theft
5.12(-15%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,802
96.74%
Other White
92
1.31%
Irish
31
0.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
0.26%
Indian
16
0.23%
Total population: 7,031

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,843
30.14%
No qualifications
1,112
18.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,000
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
862
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
614
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 6,115

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,644
50.38%
Owns with a mortgage
675
20.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
483
14.8%
Other social rented
244
7.48%
Other forms of private rent
118
3.62%
Total households: 3,263

Property prices in Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached32£241,000
Terraced21£237,000
Flats2£150,000
Detached38£350,000

10 years median price trend in Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island.

All postcodes in Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island

TD124UG

Norham & Islandshires

TD152PG

Lowick Road

TD151FG

Berwick North

TD152GY

Kiwi Gardens

TD152SD

Marygate

TD151NU

Castle Drive

TD152ZG

Toddles Lane

TD152PR

Norham & Islandshires

TD152LW

Royalty Farm Cottages

TD152LX

Hillcrest

TD152NR

Felkington Farm Cottages

TD152SJ

Marygate

TD152RX

Market Place

TD152FW

Meadowlands

TD152PB

Station Cottages

TD152YY

Knivestone Court

TD151QN

Grange Loaning

TD151NR

Castle Terrace

TD152JX

Velvet Hall Station Cottage

TD124XN

Sunnyside Cottage

TD152SX

Green Lane

TD152QT

Heathery Tops Farm Cottages

TD152XS

Cooper's Field

TD152PQ

The Village

TD152GA

Longridge Park

TD152PP

Norham & Islandshires

TD152RL

Norham & Islandshires

TD124UP

St Cuthberts Cottages

TD152GT

Lomax Court

TD124SA

Norham & Islandshires

TD152PW

Chiltern Close

TD152PJ

Island View

TD151LF

Castlegate

TD152NZ

Roadside Cottages

TD152RJ

Norham & Islandshires

TD152FL

Meadow Rigg

TD151QL

Grange Terrace

TD152WZ

St Peters Place

TD151NF

Railway Street

TD151UX

Paxton Road

TD124UA

Knowe Head

TD152RQ

Prince Charles Place

TD152LS

East Ord Gardens

TD152FD

Springfield Park

NE707PN

Fenham Le Moor Cottages

TD152ED

Valley View

TD152YP

Stott Court

TD151UQ

Loaning Meadows

TD152ND

Etal Road

TD152ES

Megstone Court

TD152NG

Murton Farm Cottages

TD124UR

Norham & Islandshires

TD152PS

Norham & Islandshires

TD152YL

Blackhall Court

TD152XN

West End

TD151SY

Lilliestead Cottages

TD152PL

Norham & Islandshires

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.