Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

ILMINSTER ROAD, BH19 1DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILMINSTER ROAD, BH19 1DZ.

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Population

186

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BH19 1DZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 59, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £225k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 22.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH19 1DZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ilminster Road, 0.5km from Swanage in Swanage. Administratively it sits within Swanage ward and the South Dorset constituency.

BH19 1DZ 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 here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 22.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BH19 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00103821 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH19 1DZ. The average age is 58.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 212,500

22 sales · Mean £ 217,429

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BH19 1DZ has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Shoplifting29
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Swanage Primary School

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage

Good203 pupils1.1 km
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Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good152 pupils1.6 km
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The Swanage School

Good313 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Ocean Bay Watersports Beach Kiosk0.7 km
  • Giggi Gelateria0.5 km
  • Haymans Bakery (The Bakery)0.8 km
  • Teas Maid0.5 km
  • Spar Triangle Garage0.7 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • 3 Quarters B&B0.7 km
  • Amberlea0.2 km
  • Glenlee Guest House0.6 km
  • The Castleton Hotel0.8 km
  • The Rookery0.8 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Crows Nest Inn0.8 km
  • East Bar0.7 km
  • G Dog’s Bar0.3 km
  • Ship Inn0.6 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.5 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Rudge’s0.8 km
  • Swanage Bay View0.9 km
  • Baboo Gelato Ltd0.5 km
  • Beavers Restaurant0.5 km
  • Castaways0.4 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk0.7 km
  • Santa Fe Fun Park0.5 km
  • Dinos Swanage Ltd0.6 km
  • Fortes Gelateria0.4 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poole12.0 km
  • Parkstone (Dorset)12.5 km
  • Branksome13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Coach Park0.1 km
  • Mowlem Court0.2 km
  • Swanage (Swanage Railway)0.2 km
  • Swanage (Swanage Railway)0.2 km
  • Swanage (Swanage Railway)0.2 km