BH19 1DU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gilbert 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 neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 79.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH19 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00103822 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GILBERT ROAD, BH19 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILBERT ROAD, BH19 1DU.
238
54
£ 40,800 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH19 1DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BH19 1DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 59% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £260k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 79.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH19 1DU. The average age is 54.4. 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
£ 255,000
19 sales · Mean £ 250,968
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH19 1DU has low crime rates — 25 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
19 nearby- Ocean Bay Watersports Beach Kiosk0.7 km
- Giggi Gelateria0.5 km
- Haymans Bakery (The Bakery)0.9 km
- Teas Maid0.7 km
- Spar Triangle Garage0.9 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- 3 Quarters B&B0.8 km
- Amberlea0.3 km
- Glenlee Guest House0.6 km
- The Castleton Hotel0.9 km
- The Rookery0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Crows Nest Inn0.8 km
- East Bar0.5 km
- G Dog’s Bar0.2 km
- Ship Inn0.4 km
- The Anchor Inn0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Rudge’s0.9 km
- Swanage Bay View0.9 km
- Baboo Gelato Ltd0.4 km
- Beavers Restaurant0.3 km
- Castaways0.3 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk0.8 km
- Santa Fe Fun Park0.5 km
- Dinos Swanage Ltd0.5 km
- Fortes Gelateria0.3 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole12.1 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)12.6 km
- Branksome13.4 km
Bus Stops
- Swanage (Swanage Railway)0.1 km
- Swanage (Swanage Railway)0.1 km
- Swanage (Swanage Railway)0.1 km
- Swanage (Swanage Railway)0.1 km
- Gilbert Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BH191DU · Data under Open Government Licence