BH19 1DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Swanage in Swanage. Administratively it sits within Swanage ward and the South Dorset constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for BH19 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00103830 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH19 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH19 1DD.
227
53
£ 40,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BH19 1DD — age 53, 67% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH19 1DD. The average age is 52.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH19 1DD 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
15 nearby- Ocean Bay Watersports Beach Kiosk0.8 km
- Giggi Gelateria0.6 km
- Teas Maid1.0 km
- Budgens0.2 km
- Country Foods0.1 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Amberlea0.6 km
- Glenlee Guest House0.8 km
- The Castleton Hotel1.0 km
- The Rookery1.0 km
- The Sandhaven B & B1.0 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Crows Nest Inn1.0 km
- East Bar0.2 km
- G Dog’s Bar0.1 km
- Ship Inn0.2 km
- The Anchor Inn0.1 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk0.9 km
- Santa Fe Fun Park0.6 km
- Dinos Swanage Ltd0.2 km
- Fortes Gelateria0.0 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Baboo Gelato Ltd0.1 km
- Beavers Restaurant0.1 km
- Castaways0.2 km
- Chilled Red0.1 km
- Duck Inn0.2 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole12.3 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)12.7 km
- Branksome13.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Mowlem0.0 km
- Lloyds Bank0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Gilbert Road0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH191DD · Data under Open Government Licence