Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

INSTITUTE ROAD, BH19 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INSTITUTE ROAD, BH19 1BX.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BH19 1BX 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.

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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
workEmployment
6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BH19 1BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 37.3% year-on-year.

home £169,175 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH19 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Institute Road, 0.1km from Swanage in Swanage. Administratively it sits within Swanage ward and the South Dorset constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BH19 1BX offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 37.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH19 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00103843 (shared with 91 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 1BX. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 170,000

5 sales · Mean £ 176,690

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

BH19 1BX has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences37
Shoplifting29
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Swanage Primary School

Good202 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage

Good203 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Ocean Bay Watersports Beach Kiosk0.9 km
  • Giggi Gelateria0.7 km
  • Teas Maid1.0 km
  • Budgens0.2 km
  • Country Foods0.1 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Amberlea0.7 km
  • Glenlee Guest House0.9 km
  • Tudor Lodge0.7 km
  • Sea House B&B0.9 km
  • Swan Lodge0.8 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk1.0 km
  • Santa Fe Fun Park0.7 km
  • Dinos Swanage Ltd0.2 km
  • Fortes Gelateria0.1 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • East Bar0.2 km
  • G Dog’s Bar0.2 km
  • Ship Inn0.1 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.0 km
  • The Cellar Bar0.1 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Baboo Gelato Ltd0.0 km
  • Beavers Restaurant0.0 km
  • Castaways0.1 km
  • Chilled Red0.1 km
  • Duck Inn0.2 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poole12.3 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)12.7 km
  • Branksome13.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Mowlem0.0 km
  • Lloyds Bank0.1 km
  • Swanage Pier Approach0.2 km
  • Pier Approach0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km