BH19 1AS is a sought-after residential area on Victoria Avenue, 0.8km from Herston in Swanage. Administratively it sits within Swanage ward and the South Dorset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH19, BH19 1AS offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £397k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH19 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00103820 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA AVENUE, BH19 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA AVENUE, BH19 1AS.
299
45
£ 40,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BH19 1AS's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £397k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH19 1AS. The average age is 45.4. 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
£ 397,500
1 sales · Mean £ 397,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH19 1AS has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School
The Swanage School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage
Swanage Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Haymans Bakery (The Bakery)0.1 km
- Herston Yards Campsite Shop0.8 km
- Teas Maid0.2 km
- Spar Triangle Garage0.0 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- 3 Quarters B&B0.2 km
- Amberlea0.5 km
- Glenlee Guest House0.9 km
- Tudor Lodge0.5 km
- Sea House B&B0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Rudge’s0.1 km
- The Old Mess Rooms0.8 km
- Golden Bengal Tandoori0.5 km
- Swanage Bay View0.7 km
- Royal British Legion0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk1.0 km
- Herston Campsite Restaurant and Takeaway0.8 km
- Herston Fish Bar0.6 km
- Swanage Station Kiosk0.9 km
- Wok Chef0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Globe Inn0.6 km
- The Royal Oak0.7 km
- Swanage Conservative Club1.0 km
- The Black Swan0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole11.7 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)12.3 km
- Hamworthy12.9 km
Bus Stops
- Steer Road0.4 km
- Herston Cross0.4 km
- Cecil Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BH191AS · Data under Open Government Licence