Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

VICTORIA AVENUE, BH19 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA AVENUE, BH19 1BA.

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
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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

A sought-after, premium postcode. BH19 1BA's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £395k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BH19 1BA is a sought-after residential area on Victoria Avenue, 0.5km from Herston in Swanage. Administratively it sits within Swanage ward and the South Dorset constituency.

For serious buyers, BH19 1BA is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.

Census 2021 statistics for BH19 1BA 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 1BA. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 395,000

2 sales · Mean £ 395,000

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

BH19 1BA 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 offences19
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5
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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Swanage Primary School

Good202 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage

Good203 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Haymans Bakery (The Bakery)0.1 km
  • Herston Yards Campsite Shop0.8 km
  • Teas Maid0.4 km
  • Spar Triangle Garage0.3 km
  • Court Hill Wines0.6 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

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’s0.2 km
  • The Old Mess Rooms0.8 km
  • Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • The Black Swan0.8 km
  • Golden Bengal Tandoori0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Black Swan0.8 km
  • The Globe Inn0.3 km
  • The Royal Oak0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poole11.9 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)12.5 km
  • Hamworthy13.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Herston Cross0.2 km
  • Steer Road0.2 km
  • Herston Cross0.3 km
  • Cecil Road0.4 km