St Boswells
Village · 1,333 residents
81Very 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
- 73% of residents live within five minutes of a park
- Safety scores 71, well above the typical 60
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- Road noise reaches 50% of the area
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around St Boswells
Map outline: Official settlement boundary (National Records of Scotland)
Is St Boswells a good place to live?
St Boswells scores 81/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as very good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for transport (89) and environment (82).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for St Boswells in Scotland, each measured against the national average.
Summary of St Boswells
The summary for St Boswells is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026
Places in and around St Boswells
Schools
1 place- St Boswells Primary School