BH19 1BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Swanage, New in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Swanage ward and the South Dorset constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH19 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00103826 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH19 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH19 1BG.
316
60
£ 40,800 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH19 1BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH19 1BG spans multiple life stages — average age 60, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH19 1BG. The average age is 59.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH19 1BG has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage
Swanage Primary School
Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School
The Swanage School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Ocean Bay Watersports Beach Kiosk0.8 km
- Ballard Down Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Giggi Gelateria0.8 km
- Haymans Bakery (The Bakery)0.6 km
- Herston Yards Campsite Shop0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- 3 Quarters B&B0.7 km
- Amberlea0.6 km
- Glenlee Guest House0.6 km
- Grand Hotel (Swanage) Ltd0.9 km
- Sunburst0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Crows Nest Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Rudge’s0.6 km
- The Old Mess Rooms0.9 km
- Golden Bengal Tandoori1.0 km
- Royal British Legion1.0 km
- Wessex Belle Dining Car1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk0.6 km
- Herston Campsite Restaurant and Takeaway0.8 km
- Santa Fe Fun Park0.8 km
- Swanage Station Kiosk1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole11.4 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)11.9 km
- Hamworthy12.6 km
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Postcode Profile: BH191BG · Data under Open Government Licence