BH19 1AP is a sought-after residential area on Victoria Avenue, 0.7km from Newton in Swanage. Administratively it sits within Swanage ward and the South Dorset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH19, BH19 1AP offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £423k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH19 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00103818 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA AVENUE, BH19 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA AVENUE, BH19 1AP.
290
55
£ 40,800 /yr
35%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH19 1AP combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£423k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £423k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH19 1AP. The average age is 54.8. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 552,000
9 sales · Mean £ 524,666
Flat
£ 313,149
4 sales · Mean £ 314,562
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH19 1AP has low crime rates — 16 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
Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School
The Swanage School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Ocean Bay Watersports Beach Kiosk0.7 km
- Giggi Gelateria0.5 km
- Haymans Bakery (The Bakery)0.6 km
- Teas Maid0.3 km
- Spar Triangle Garage0.5 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- 3 Quarters B&B0.5 km
- Amberlea0.0 km
- Glenlee Guest House0.5 km
- The Castleton Hotel0.8 km
- The Rookery0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Crows Nest Inn0.8 km
- The Globe Inn0.9 km
- East Bar0.9 km
- G Dog’s Bar0.5 km
- Ship Inn0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Rudge’s0.6 km
- Golden Bengal Tandoori0.9 km
- Swanage Bay View0.8 km
- Baboo Gelato Ltd0.7 km
- Beavers Restaurant0.7 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk0.7 km
- Santa Fe Fun Park0.5 km
- Dinos Swanage Ltd0.8 km
- Fortes Gelateria0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole11.9 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)12.4 km
- Hamworthy13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Coach Park0.1 km
- Argyle Road0.3 km
- Argyle Road0.3 km
- St Mary's Church0.4 km
- Mowlem Court0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BH191AP · Data under Open Government Licence