Newtown St Boswells
Village · 1,547 residents
83Very good
Very good · better than 9 in 10 villages
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Transport scores 89, well above the typical 60
- 1 GP practice within a short walk
- Safety scores 71, well above the typical 60
Check before you view
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Newtown St Boswells
Map outline: Official settlement boundary (National Records of Scotland)
Is Newtown St Boswells a good place to live?
Newtown St Boswells scores 83/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as very good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for transport (89) and health (74).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Newtown St Boswells in Scotland, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Newtown St Boswells
The summary for Newtown St Boswells is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026