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BH19

SWANAGE

Dorset, South West, England

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BH19 is the postcode district for SWANAGE, located in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £476,992
1yr change ▼ 16.0%
Crime 86% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£476,992

▼ 16.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

66% above national avg

Crime Rate

11.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

86% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

249 Mbps

Property Prices in BH19

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH19 is £476,992, which is 12% above the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH19 cost 66.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH19 have fallen 16.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £728,927 183
Semi-detached £440,562 92
Terraced £373,390 115
Flat £304,537 220
All types £476,992 644

5-Year Price History

£407K £437K £467K £497K £527K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BH19

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 11.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH19 has a crime rate well 86% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
4.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BH19

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH19 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
The Swanage School Secondary Good mi
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage Primary Good mi
Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Swanage Primary School Primary Good mi
St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

44

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
64.0%
Private rent
23.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BH19 are 249.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 83% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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249.0 Mbps

Avg Download

45.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

57%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH19 is collected by Bournemouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,134/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BH19 — SWANAGE

Area Summary

BH19 (SWANAGE) offers above-average property prices (£476,992, 66% above national average), low crime (86% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (249 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BH19 SWANAGE

What is the average house price in BH19 SWANAGE?
The average house price in BH19 (SWANAGE) is £476,992, based on 644 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 66% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 16.0% over the past year.
Is BH19 SWANAGE a safe area to live?
Crime in BH19 is significantly below the national average (11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BH19 SWANAGE?
The population of BH19 (SWANAGE) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 44 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BH19?
The average broadband download speed in BH19 is 249 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 57%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BH19 SWANAGE?
There are 5 schools in or near BH19. 80% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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