BH19 1AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Station Road, 0.3km from Swanage in Swanage. Administratively it sits within Swanage ward and the South Dorset constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BH19 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00103830 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, BH19 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, BH19 1AF.
227
53
£ 40,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BH19 1AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 67% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £180k 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 1AF. The average age is 52.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH19 1AF has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Swanage Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Ocean Bay Watersports Beach Kiosk0.8 km
- Giggi Gelateria0.6 km
- Teas Maid0.8 km
- Budgens0.0 km
- Country Foods0.1 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- 3 Quarters B&B0.9 km
- Amberlea0.5 km
- Glenlee Guest House0.7 km
- The Castleton Hotel0.9 km
- The Rookery0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Crows Nest Inn0.9 km
- East Bar0.4 km
- G Dog’s Bar0.0 km
- Ship Inn0.3 km
- The Anchor Inn0.2 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk0.8 km
- Santa Fe Fun Park0.6 km
- Dinos Swanage Ltd0.3 km
- Fortes Gelateria0.2 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Baboo Gelato Ltd0.2 km
- Beavers Restaurant0.2 km
- Castaways0.2 km
- Chilled Red0.1 km
- Duck Inn0.4 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole12.2 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)12.6 km
- Branksome13.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Gilbert Road0.1 km
- Swanage (Swanage Railway)0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Swanage (Swanage Railway)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH191AF · Data under Open Government Licence