Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

VICTORIA AVENUE, BH19 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA AVENUE, BH19 1AJ.

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Population

186

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BH19 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 59, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 108.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH19 1AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Victoria Avenue, 0.5km from Swanage in Swanage. Administratively it sits within Swanage ward and the South Dorset constituency.

This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, up 108.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH19 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00103821 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH19 1AJ. The average age is 58.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 245,000

13 sales · Mean £ 262,307

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH19 1AJ has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences34
Shoplifting29
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Swanage Primary School

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage

Good203 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Ocean Bay Watersports Beach Kiosk0.6 km
  • Giggi Gelateria0.4 km
  • Haymans Bakery (The Bakery)0.9 km
  • Teas Maid0.6 km
  • Spar Triangle Garage0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • 3 Quarters B&B0.8 km
  • Amberlea0.3 km
  • Glenlee Guest House0.5 km
  • Grand Hotel (Swanage) Ltd1.0 km
  • The Castleton Hotel0.8 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Crows Nest Inn0.7 km
  • East Bar0.6 km
  • G Dog’s Bar0.3 km
  • Ship Inn0.5 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.4 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Rudge’s0.9 km
  • Swanage Bay View1.0 km
  • Baboo Gelato Ltd0.4 km
  • Beavers Restaurant0.4 km
  • Castaways0.4 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk0.6 km
  • Santa Fe Fun Park0.4 km
  • Dinos Swanage Ltd0.6 km
  • Fortes Gelateria0.4 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poole12.0 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)12.4 km
  • Branksome13.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Mowlem Court0.1 km
  • Mowlem Court0.1 km
  • Gilbert Road0.2 km
  • Swanage (Swanage Railway)0.2 km
  • Swanage (Swanage Railway)0.2 km