Property trends for TD9

    TD9 covers the Scottish Borders region in south-east Scotland, sitting on the England–Scotland border. It is a rural, sparsely populated area with a character rooted in farming, small towns, and historic market communities.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - TD9

    £107,500

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    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - TD

    £661

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    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - TD9

    £248

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    Flat / Maisonette Yield - TD

    5.4%

    37

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TD9

    -6.6%

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    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TD

    3.1%

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    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The latest average property price in TD9 is £108,000, placing it among the cheapest nationally. Over the past decade, prices have fallen at an annualised rate of 6.6%, a decline well below the national average. Transaction activity remains minimal, with just 2 sales recorded in the latest full year—consistent with its 10-year average and reflecting the thinly traded nature of this rural market.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent across the broader TD postcode area stands at £661, well below the national average. Rents have grown at 3.1% per year over the past decade, a pace below typical national gains. The flat yield has improved to 5.4%, up from a 10-year average of 4.8%, reflecting the current rental income relative to property values.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average net household income of £248 is significantly below the national level, reflecting the rural and economically constrained nature of the area. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated sharply to 1388x, up from 674x in 2016, indicating that property prices have moved substantially out of step with local earnings. Rental affordability has improved modestly: the rent-to-income ratio has eased to 63.8% from 68.6% in 2016, though rents still consume a substantial share of household income.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population skews notably older, with those aged 50–64 and 65+ each accounting for nearly a quarter of residents—well above the national average of around 20% for each band. Conversely, the under-15 and 16–24 age groups are significantly underrepresented. Housing tenure is dominated by outright ownership at 45.5%, far above the national average of 33.7%, while private renting is below average at 18.2%. The employment mix is distinctive for its strong concentration in trades (20.8%, nearly double the national 10.5%) and notably weaker representation of professionals (12.5% versus 20.5% nationally).

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