Jedburgh, Scottish Borders

Population 4,030

Jedburgh is in Scottish Borders. It was the county town of Roxburghshire. The abbey dates from the 12th century. It suffered from many skirmishes across the Scotland England border. It was an agricultural rural town with trades related to local produce. Today it is a local market town closely linked to rural life in the area.

Social and council housing are the norm in this type of medium-sized town. Manufacturing and construction are the dominant forms of employment. Health and social work services are particularly active. There is a higher level of unemployment. Educational attainment is low. Car ownership is low, meaning that many residents in these towns are reliant on public transport. 1 What's this?

Jedburgh is an interdependent to independent town. 2 What's this?

Its most similar towns are Brechin, Denny, Maybole, and Cumnock. 3 What's this?

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Number of jobs

0
Type average 1

Diversity of jobs

2
Type average 2

Distance travelled to work

-2
Type average -2

Number of public sector jobs

6
Type average 4

Number of hospitals

-6
Type average -2

Number of GP's and dentists

0
Type average 0

Number of children in primary schools

2
Type average 2

Number of children in secondary schools

0
Type average 0

Distance travelled to study

4
Type average 1

Number of shops

6
Type average 5

Diversity of retail offer

4
Type average 3

Number of charities

Type average 2
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Interdependent
Independent

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Education (% all people aged 16 and over)

  No education Standard grade or equivalent Higher grade or equivalent HNC, HND, SVQ4 Degree or higher degree
Jedburgh 34.02 27.74 13 8.64 16.59

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