BH19 1DX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Newton in Swanage. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Swanage ward and the South Dorset constituency.
BH19 1DX is 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.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BH19 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00103822 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BH19 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH19 1DX.
238
54
£ 40,800 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BH19 1DX 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 1DX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 59% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1DX. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH19 1DX has low crime rates — 24 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
Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School
The Swanage School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Ocean Bay Watersports Beach Kiosk0.9 km
- Giggi Gelateria0.7 km
- Haymans Bakery (The Bakery)0.8 km
- Teas Maid0.6 km
- Spar Triangle Garage0.7 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- 3 Quarters B&B0.6 km
- Amberlea0.3 km
- Glenlee Guest House0.7 km
- The Sandhaven B & B1.0 km
- Tudor Lodge0.3 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Crows Nest Inn1.0 km
- The Globe Inn0.9 km
- East Bar0.6 km
- G Dog’s Bar0.3 km
- Ship Inn0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Rudge’s0.8 km
- Golden Bengal Tandoori1.0 km
- Swanage Bay View0.7 km
- Baboo Gelato Ltd0.5 km
- Beavers Restaurant0.4 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk0.9 km
- Santa Fe Fun Park0.7 km
- Dinos Swanage Ltd0.6 km
- Fortes Gelateria0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poole12.2 km
- Parkstone (Dorset)12.7 km
- Branksome13.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Mary's Church0.0 km
- Argyle Road0.1 km
- Coach Park0.2 km
- Argyle Road0.2 km
- Swanage (Swanage Railway)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BH191DX · Data under Open Government Licence