Hawick vs Jedburgh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hawick offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Hawick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hawick edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hawick
£181,358
Jedburgh
£181,358
Crime Rate
Hawick
533.0
Jedburgh
1873.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hawick
74.6%
Jedburgh
74.6%
Avg Download Speed
Hawick
362.5
Jedburgh
300.8
EPC Rating
Hawick
67.3
Jedburgh
57.5
Median Income
Hawick
£31,136
Jedburgh
£27,192
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Hawick is £181,358, which is 0% less than Jedburgh at £181,358. The most affordable entry point in Hawick is a flat at £107,088, while in Jedburgh it is a flat at £107,088.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Hawick (£340,681 vs £340,681).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Hawick prices grew faster — 119% vs 119%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 533 offences per 1,000 people, Hawick is the safer of the two – 251% lower than Jedburgh's 1,873.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hawick is violent-crime, while in Jedburgh it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandHawick has 74.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 74.6% in Jedburgh. Hawick has 66 schools in total, while Jedburgh has 66.
Hawick School Inspection Breakdown
74.6% of 66 schools (57 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Jedburgh School Inspection Breakdown
74.6% of 66 schools (57 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hawick | Jedburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 66 | 66 |
| Primary | 57 | 57 |
| Secondary | 9 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 74.6% | 74.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hawick offers faster average downloads at 362.5 Mbps, compared to 300.8 Mbps in Jedburgh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Hawick and 82% in Jedburgh. Gigabit availability stands at 67.7% in Hawick and 55.4% in Jedburgh.
Hawick is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (363 vs 301 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hawick are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.3 (band C) versus 57.5 (band D) in Jedburgh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Hawick and £1,472 in Jedburgh. 50.4% of homes in Hawick have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.1% in Jedburgh.
Jedburgh has more energy-efficient housing — 57.1% reach band C or above, vs 50.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,136 in Hawick and £27,192 in Jedburgh. The median age is 46.6 in Hawick and 41.2 in Jedburgh. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Hawick and 75.5% in Jedburgh. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Hawick versus 59% in Jedburgh.
| Indicator | Hawick | Jedburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,740 | 3,910 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,136 | £27,192 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 75.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 59% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 26.1% |
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