BH19 1BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sea Lane, 0.7km from Swanage, New in Swanage. Administratively it sits within Swanage ward and the South Dorset constituency.
For families considering a move, BH19 1BW represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £675k.
Census 2021 statistics for BH19 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00103829 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEA LANE, BH19 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEA LANE, BH19 1BW.
222
53
£ 40,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH19 1BW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BH19 1BW's low deprivation rank, 71% ownership, and £675k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH19 1BW. The average age is 53.1. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 675,000
1 sales · Mean £ 675,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
BH19 1BW has low crime rates — 10 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage
Swanage Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Ocean Bay Watersports Beach Kiosk0.1 km
- Ballard Down Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Giggi Gelateria0.3 km
- Teas Maid1.0 km
- Budgens0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Amberlea0.8 km
- Avon House0.4 km
- Glenlee Guest House0.3 km
- Grand Hotel (Swanage) Ltd0.2 km
- Sunburst0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Crows Nest Inn0.1 km
- G Dog’s Bar0.9 km
- The Cellar Bar0.9 km
- Swanage Conservative Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk0.2 km
- Santa Fe Fun Park0.3 km
- Fortes Gelateria0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Baboo Gelato Ltd1.0 km
- Beavers Restaurant1.0 km
- Chilled Red1.0 km
- Fortes Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Harlees Fish and Chips Ltd0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole11.4 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)11.7 km
- Branksome12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Crows Nest Inn0.1 km
- Crows Nest Inn0.1 km
- Clifton Road0.1 km
- Clifton Road0.2 km
- Ivy Cottage0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH191BW · Data under Open Government Licence