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Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Berwick-Upon-Tweed is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 13,265. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
13,265 Population 6/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
28.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,906 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,906 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$258,854 home value, $1,198/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population13,265
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,906
Per Capita$47,906
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

B+
Home Value$258,854
Rent$1,198
Ownership65.7%
Housing Units5,306

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain28.5 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+48.5%

Community

Population13,265
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates55.7687°, -2.0054°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation28.5 inches (724 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$47,906
Median Age48.7 years

About Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Berwick-Upon-Tweed is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 13,265. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Berwick-Upon-Tweed has a population of 13,265 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 2,241.6 square miles. The median age is 48.7 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (1.5%), with 1.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.5% of residents. 5.8% of the population are veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

13,265
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
48.7yrs
Median Age
25% above United Kingdom avg
2,241.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.5%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.5%

Social Characteristics

Berwick-Upon-Tweed vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Berwick-Upon-Tweed is $47,906, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,906 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $921, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,207 business establishments. 27.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Berwick-Upon-Tweed vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,906
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,906
Avg Weekly Wage$921

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,207

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.1%
Public Transit3.4%
Work from Home27.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Berwick-Upon-Tweed is $258,854, 8% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,198 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 65.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,306 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$258,854
8% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,198
3% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.7%
Owner-Occupied65.7%
Renter-Occupied34.3%
Housing Units5,306

Property Tax

Climate in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Berwick-Upon-Tweed has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 900 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.1°C / 43°F 2.8° / 10.8° 66.8
Feb 6.3°C / 43°F 2.7° / 10.6° 74.1
Mar 6.5°C / 44°F 3° / 11.1° 63.6
Apr 7.3°C / 45°F 3.4° / 12° 51.1
May 10.2°C / 50°F 6° / 14.9° 59.5
Jun 12.9°C / 55°F 9.1° / 18.8° 54.7
Jul 14.7°C / 59°F 11.3° / 19.4° 67.1
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 11.9° / 19.4° 76.9
Sep 13.7°C / 57°F 9.8° / 18.3° 62.0
Oct 11.4°C / 52°F 7.8° / 14.9° 119.6
Nov 9.1°C / 48°F 5° / 13.2° 91.2
Dec 7.2°C / 45°F 3.5° / 11.5° 113.6
Berwick-Upon-Tweed experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area2,241.6 sq mi (5,805.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates55.7687°N, 2.0054°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"
25% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.91"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 127 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 139 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 139 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 122 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Berwick-Upon-Tweed has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.8").

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30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9% below the national average of 33.7%. 48.5% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.7%
9% below United Kingdom avg
High School+48.5%
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density6/sq mi
Total Area2,241.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.1%
Public Transit3.4%
Work from Home27.3%

Schools in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Berwick Academy
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Berwick
Berwick Middle School
Longridge Towers School
Spittal Community Primary School
Tweedmouth Community Middle School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Berwick St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Scremerston First School
Tweedmouth West Primary School
Prior Park Primary School
The Grove Special School
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Museums in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ad Gefrin Museum
Berwick Barracks
Berwick Museum and Art Gallery
Coldstream Museum
Eyemouth Museum
Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre
Heatherslaw Mill
Lady Waterford Hall
Lifeboat Museum
Lindisfarne Priory & Museum
The Main Guard

Libraries in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Berwick Library and Northumberland County Council Social Services office0.0
Coldstream Library0.0
Eyemouth Library0.0
Wooler Library0.0

Hotels in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kings Arms Hotel
Premier Inn
The Ravensholme Hotel
The Rose and Thistle Hotel
Travelodge

Restaurants in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amran's
Artisan Food & Drink Emporium
Atelier
Audela
Berwick Garden Centre
Foxton
Limoncello
Magna Tandoori
Mavi Turkish Restaurant
Pier Red
Repas 7
Sinners of Sidey Court
The Corner House

Cafes in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

21 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bon Appetit
Cafe @ Marshalls
Caffè Nero
Costa
Costa
Costa
Crepes & Ice Cream
Deyn's Deli
Fantoosh
Lowry's at The Chandlery
Northern Edge Coffee
Northern Edge Coffee
Northern Soul Kitchen
Radio Rooms
Starbucks
Taste of Northumbria
The Coffee Shop
The Lookout on The Tweed
The Riverside Cafe
The Townhouse
Thistle-Do-Nicely

Theatres in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Maltings Theatre

Monuments in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Border Marker
Border Marker
Spittal Doorstep Green

Castles in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Edrington Castle (Ruins)

Theme Parks in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Family Fun Centre

Clinics in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rejuvenating Solutions LTD

Dentists in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brucegate Dental Practice
Dental Arches
Tweedmouth Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Galadin Vets

Train Stations in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Gas Stations in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda
Morrisons
Shell
Tesco

Banks in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland
RBS
Santander
Yorkshire Building Society

Gyms in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TF Fitness Center & 24 Hour Gym

Golf Courses in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Magdalene Fields

Breweries in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bear Claw Brewery
Cheviot Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Berwick-Upon-Tweed

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF SpadeadamMedium Airport
Athey's Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Balgone AirstripSmall Airport
Causey Park Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Charlton Mires AirstripSmall Airport
Charterhall AirfieldSmall Airport
Druridge Bay AirstripSmall Airport
East Fortune AirfieldSmall Airport
Eccles Newton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Eshott AirfieldSmall Airport
Ewesley AirstripSmall Airport
Kingsmuir AirfieldSmall Airport
Lempitlaw Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Midlem AirstripSmall Airport
Milfield Glider FieldSmall Airport
Nether Huntlywood AirstripSmall Airport
Selby House Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Berwick Baptist Church
Berwick United Reformed Church Spittal
Holy Trinity
Kingdom Hall
Salvation Army
St Andrew's
St Bartholomews
St John the Evangelist
St Peter
The Catholic Church of Our Lady and Saint Cuthbert

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Berwick-Upon-Tweed

What is the population of Berwick-Upon-Tweed?

Berwick-Upon-Tweed has a population of 13,265 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 2,241.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.9% male.

Is Berwick-Upon-Tweed expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,906, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $258,854 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,198 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Berwick-Upon-Tweed?

Berwick-Upon-Tweed has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.5 inches.

How is the job market in Berwick-Upon-Tweed?

The unemployment rate in Berwick-Upon-Tweed is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $921. There are 1,207 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Berwick-Upon-Tweed?

The median home value in Berwick-Upon-Tweed is $258,854. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,198. The homeownership rate is 65.7%.

How are the schools in Berwick-Upon-Tweed?

30.7% of adults in Berwick-Upon-Tweed hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.5% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Berwick-Upon-Tweed?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Berwick-Upon-Tweed is 1.5% White, 1.2% Asian. 98.5% of residents speak only English at home. 5.8% of the population are military veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability.

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