BH19 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Ancaster Road, 0.5km from Herston in Swanage. Administratively it sits within Swanage ward and the South Dorset constituency.
For serious buyers, BH19 1BQ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 £390k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH19 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00103820 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ANCASTER ROAD, BH19 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANCASTER ROAD, BH19 1BQ.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BH19 1BQ combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£390k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 1BQ. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
5 sales · Mean £ 367,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH19 1BQ 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
Swanage Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Haymans Bakery (The Bakery)0.2 km
- Herston Yards Campsite Shop0.8 km
- Teas Maid0.5 km
- Spar Triangle Garage0.3 km
- Court Hill Wines0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- 3 Quarters B&B0.3 km
- Amberlea0.8 km
- Tudor Lodge0.8 km
- Buddies B&B0.7 km
- Millbrook Guest House0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Rudge’s0.2 km
- The Old Mess Rooms0.8 km
- Royal British Legion0.8 km
- The Black Swan0.9 km
- Golden Bengal Tandoori0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Herston Campsite Restaurant and Takeaway0.8 km
- Wok Chef0.8 km
- Herston Fish Bar0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Black Swan0.9 km
- The Globe Inn0.3 km
- The Royal Oak0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole11.9 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)12.5 km
- Hamworthy13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Herston Cross0.1 km
- Steer Road0.2 km
- Herston Cross0.2 km
- Cecil Road0.5 km
- The Swanage School0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BH191BQ · Data under Open Government Licence