BH19 1AN 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.
Within the BH19 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £234k, up 34.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH19 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00103821 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA AVENUE, BH19 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA AVENUE, BH19 1AN.
186
59
£ 40,800 /yr
30%
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
No single demographic signal dominates BH19 1AN — age 59, 46% ownership, 29% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 34.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH19 1AN. 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
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
£ 230,000
33 sales · Mean £ 242,342
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH19 1AN has low crime rates — 31 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
17 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
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- 3 Quarters B&B0.8 km
- Amberlea0.3 km
- Glenlee Guest House0.5 km
- Grand Hotel (Swanage) Ltd0.9 km
- Swanage Haven Guest House1.0 km
- + 18 more
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 Inn0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Rudge’s0.9 km
- Baboo Gelato Ltd0.5 km
- Beavers Restaurant0.4 km
- Castaways0.4 km
- Chilled Red0.4 km
- + 31 more
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole12.0 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)12.4 km
- Branksome13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mowlem Court0.2 km
- Mowlem Court0.2 km
- Banjo Pier0.2 km
- Banjo Pier0.2 km
- Gilbert Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH191AN · Data under Open Government Licence