Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

VICTORIA AVENUE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BH19 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA AVENUE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BH19 1AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

299

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH19 1AU combines high owner-occupation (78%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH19 1AU is a sought-after residential area on Victoria Avenue Industrial Estate, 0.6km 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 1AU offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BH19 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00103820 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH19 1AU. 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

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH19 1AU has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting3

school Local Schools

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Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good152 pupils0.7 km
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The Swanage School

Good313 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage

Good203 pupils1.1 km
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Swanage Primary School

Good202 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Haymans Bakery (The Bakery)0.0 km
  • Herston Yards Campsite Shop0.7 km
  • Teas Maid0.4 km
  • Spar Triangle Garage0.2 km
  • Court Hill Wines0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • 3 Quarters B&B0.2 km
  • Amberlea0.7 km
  • Tudor Lodge0.7 km
  • Buddies B&B0.6 km
  • Millbrook Guest House0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Rudge’s0.1 km
  • The Old Mess Rooms0.7 km
  • Royal British Legion0.8 km
  • The Black Swan0.9 km
  • Golden Bengal Tandoori0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Herston Campsite Restaurant and Takeaway0.7 km
  • Wok Chef0.8 km
  • Herston Fish Bar0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Black Swan0.9 km
  • The Globe Inn0.4 km
  • The Royal Oak0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poole11.8 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)12.4 km
  • Hamworthy13.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Herston Cross0.3 km
  • Steer Road0.3 km
  • Herston Cross0.4 km
  • Cecil Road0.5 km