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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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 4 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 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

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £400K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£342,500£252
Terraced17£285,000£250
Semi-Detached32£241,000£241
Flats2£150,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£122,500£139,000£150,000
2017£245,000£95,000£130,000£145,750
2018£275,674£141,500£130,000
2019£252,000£154,250£153,000£135,000
2020£252,500£85,000£162,500£180,750
2021£306,000£142,050£192,250£202,500
2022£365,000£230,000£185,000£233,000
2023£325,000£145,000£188,750£221,500
2024£325,000£140,000£195,000£227,500
2025£370,000£165,000£235,000£233,500
2026£315,000£217,500£385,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£159£157£105
2017£186£138£173£156
2018£183£167£166
2019£185£166£171£168
2020£200£179£195£162
2021£224£133£203£198
2022£253£220£222£202
2023£249£1,497£226£223
2024£259£151£268£224
2025£278£221£218£247
2026£245£256£242
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Berwick-upon-Tweed West & Holy Island.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.