BH19 1DR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Rempstone Road, 0.4km 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, up 8.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH19 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00103830 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REMPSTONE ROAD, BH19 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REMPSTONE ROAD, BH19 1DR.
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 1DR — age 53, 67% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £232k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 8.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH19 1DR. 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
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
£ 214,000
13 sales · Mean £ 228,461
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH19 1DR has low crime rates — 32 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
16 nearby- Ocean Bay Watersports Beach Kiosk0.7 km
- Giggi Gelateria0.5 km
- Teas Maid0.7 km
- Spar Triangle Garage0.9 km
- Budgens0.1 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- 3 Quarters B&B0.9 km
- Amberlea0.4 km
- Glenlee Guest House0.6 km
- The Castleton Hotel0.8 km
- The Rookery0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Crows Nest Inn0.8 km
- East Bar0.5 km
- G Dog’s Bar0.1 km
- Ship Inn0.4 km
- The Anchor Inn0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Rudge’s1.0 km
- Baboo Gelato Ltd0.3 km
- Beavers Restaurant0.3 km
- Castaways0.3 km
- Chilled Red0.2 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk0.7 km
- Santa Fe Fun Park0.5 km
- Dinos Swanage Ltd0.4 km
- Fortes Gelateria0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole12.1 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)12.5 km
- Branksome13.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mowlem Court0.0 km
- Mowlem Court0.0 km
- Gilbert Road0.1 km
- Swanage (Swanage Railway)0.1 km
- Swanage (Swanage Railway)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH191DR · Data under Open Government Licence