Area Analysis Dorset, South West

BH19 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH19 postcode area.

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Population

11,342

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 39,550 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
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5/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH19 combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£927k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £927k. Property prices are trending up 133.6% year-on-year.

home £927,812 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH19 is a postcode district in Dorset, South West, covering 543 active and 107 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BH19 (22%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (11%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes BH19 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BH19 are around £927k, up 133.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BH19 at 180 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 52 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BH19 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences744
Anti-social behaviour485
Criminal damage and arson210
Other theft141
Shoplifting137

school Local Schools

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Swanage Primary School

Good202 pupils
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St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers

Good90 pupils
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage

Good203 pupils
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Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good152 pupils
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The Swanage School

Good313 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

45 nearby
  • Caythorpe House
  • 3 Quarters B&B
  • Amberlea
  • Angela's B&B
  • April Cottage
  • + 40 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Spar Triangle Garage
  • Spar@ Fowleys Garage Ltd
  • Carve Coffee Roasters
  • Purbeck Shellfish
  • Ballard Down Stores Ltd
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Bankes Arms Hotel
  • East Bar
  • G Dog’s Bar
  • Ship Inn
  • Square and Compass
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Pier Head Restaurant
  • The Cornish Bakery Shops Ltd
  • The High Street Café
  • The Italian Bakery
  • The Loft
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • The Sandy Saltpig
  • Romeos Piri Piri Swanage
  • Santa Fe Fun Park
  • Swanage Bay Fish
  • Swanage Station Kiosk
  • + 11 more