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About

Swanage ward is located in the Purbeck district of Dorset, covering the coastal town of Swanage and its surrounding areas. The ward includes the town centre, residential neighbourhoods, and parts of the nearby countryside. Swanage is known for its proximity to the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and features a mix of historic buildings and modern developments. The area has a range of local amenities, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities.

The ward benefits from its coastal location, with a sandy beach and a working harbour. Tourism plays a significant role in the local economy, with visitors drawn to the scenic coastline and outdoor activities. Public transport links connect Swanage to nearby towns, including Wareham and Poole. The ward also includes green spaces, such as the Durlston Country Park, which offers walking trails and wildlife spotting opportunities. The community is active, with various events and festivals held throughout the year.

Area overview

On average Swanage has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Swanage is £40,800 per year. There are 4 schools in Swanage: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swanage Population
9,426
Population density
842.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,772
93.12%
Other White
302
3.21%
Other
60
0.64%
Irish
56
0.59%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
0.37%
Total population: 9,420

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,293
50.81%
Owns with a mortgage
852
18.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
658
14.58%
Other social rented
480
10.64%
Other forms of private rent
133
2.95%
Total households: 4,513

Property prices in Swanage

Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Swanage area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swanage in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swanage over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached54£613,500
Flats75£255,400
Semi-Detached20£360,000
Terraced33£345,000

10 years median price trend in Swanage

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swanage.

All postcodes in Swanage

BH191EE

Rabling Road

BH191HW

Kings Road West

BH191JW

Findlay Place

BH191LG

Durlston Farm

BH191LS

Burlington Road

BH191PD

Walrond Road

BH191RJ

Whitecliff Road

BH192BE

Taunton Road

BH192BJ

Manor Road

BH192EJ

Queen's Road

BH192FG

Seymer Road

BH192HT

Durlston Road

BH192NE

High Street

BH192NX

High Street

BH192PS

Queens Mead

BH192PT

Townsend Road

BH192PW

Manor Road

BH192RY

Bell Street

BH193DG

Brickyard Lane

BH191QT

Washpond Lane

BH192DH

Peveril Road

BH192JE

Southcliffe Road

BH191DP

Rempstone Road

BH191DS

Rempstone Road

BH191JP

Church Close

BH191JS

Newton Manor Close

BH191JY

Chestnut Mews

BH191LT

Burlington Road

BH191NA

Redcliffe Road

BH192JU

High Street

BH192LF

Higher Day's Road

BH192LJ

Swanage

BH192QB

Manwell Road

BH192RJ

Priest's Road

BH193AA

Swanage

BH199BG

Kings Road East

BH192JY

Boundary Close

BH192BX

Taunton Road

BH192EW

Queen's Road

BH192EX

Drummond Road

BH191BE

Prospect Crescent

BH191FD

Brickyard Close

BH191LH

Redcliffe Road

BH191LR

Burlington Road

BH191PU

Bonfields Avenue

BH191QZ

Ballard Lee

BH192NP

High Street

BH193WF

Kings Road East

BH192EN

Queen's Road

BH191BH

Aigburth Road

BH191PW

Northbrook Road

BH192AT

Peveril Point Road

BH192BY

Taunton Road

BH192EH

Queen's Road

BH192JL

Isle Of Wight Road

BH192LG

Higher Day's Road

BH192PB

High Street

BH192QL

Hillsea Road

BH192RP

Hillsea Road

BH192TF

Ash Close

BH191BJ

Swanage

BH191DN

Rempstone Road

BH191EH

Swanage

BH191FN

Swanage

BH191JD

Court Road

BH191JG

Princess Road

BH191JJ

Cecil Road

BH191QJ

Cauldon Avenue

BH191QW

Anglebury Avenue

BH192DG

Peveril Road

BH192HD

Russell Drive

BH192JR

Day's Road

BH192NL

High Street

BH192PZ

Richmond Road

BH192RA

Manwell's Lane

BH192SD

Shirley Close

BH193DJ

Washpond Lane

BH191EZ

Swanage

BH191QE

Northbrook Road

BH191FH

Swanage

BH191AH

Horsecliffe Lane

BH191DA

The Parade

BH191DH

Burlington Road

BH192AD

Park Road

BH192BQ

Stafford Road

BH192QH

Gordon Road

BH192RB

Manwell Drive

BH191AS

Victoria Avenue

BH191RB

Bay Crescent

BH192AL

Seymer Road

BH192DU

Bon Accord Road

BH192EA

Knollsea Close

BH192HX

Durlston Road

BH192NH

High Street

BH192NU

High Street

BH192QE

Cowlease

BH192QP

Newton Rise

BH192QU

Hillview Road

BH192RT

Wills Road

BH192SE

Bell Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.