BH19 1DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Parade, 0.1km from Swanage in Swanage. Administratively it sits within Swanage ward and the South Dorset constituency.
For families considering a move, BH19 1DA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 60 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, up 14.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH19 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00103836 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE PARADE, BH19 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PARADE, BH19 1DA.
169
60
£ 40,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH19 1DA 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BH19 1DA spans multiple life stages — average age 60, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 14.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH19 1DA. The average age is 60.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 350,000
7 sales · Mean £ 354,285
Terraced
£ 660,000
1 sales · Mean £ 660,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH19 1DA 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.
school Local Schools
Swanage Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Ocean Bay Watersports Beach Kiosk0.9 km
- Giggi Gelateria0.7 km
- Budgens0.2 km
- Country Foods0.1 km
- Fortes Ice Cream Parlour0.1 km
- + 9 more
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 Lodge0.9 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk1.0 km
- Santa Fe Fun Park0.7 km
- Dinos Swanage Ltd0.1 km
- Fortes Gelateria0.1 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- East Bar0.2 km
- G Dog’s Bar0.2 km
- Ship Inn0.1 km
- The Anchor Inn0.1 km
- The Cellar Bar0.1 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Baboo Gelato Ltd0.0 km
- Beavers Restaurant0.1 km
- Castaways0.2 km
- Chilled Red0.1 km
- Duck Inn0.1 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole12.4 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)12.7 km
- Branksome13.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Mowlem0.1 km
- Lloyds Bank0.1 km
- Swanage Pier Approach0.2 km
- Pier Approach0.2 km
- Pier Head0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH191DA · Data under Open Government Licence