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.
BH19 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BH19 postcode area.
11,342
52
£ 39,550 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Swanage Primary School
St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage
Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School
The Swanage School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
45 nearby- Caythorpe House
- 3 Quarters B&B
- Amberlea
- Angela's B&B
- April Cottage
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Spar Triangle Garage
- Spar@ Fowleys Garage Ltd
- Carve Coffee Roasters
- Purbeck Shellfish
- Fortes Ice Cream Parlour
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Bankes Arms Hotel
- East Bar
- G Dog’s Bar
- Ship Inn
- Square and Compass
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Pier Head Restaurant
- Baboo Gelato Ltd
- Beavers Restaurant
- Castaways
- Chilled Red
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- The Sandy Saltpig
- Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk
- Dinos Swanage Ltd
- Fortes Gelateria
- Greggs
- + 11 more
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