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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

BH191NW

Clifton Close

BH191AB

Commercial Road

BH191AD

Mermond Place

BH191PF

Gannetts Park

BH191DU

Gilbert Road

BH191EJ

Prospect Way

BH191EN

Cranborne Road

BH191LQ

Redcliffe Road

BH191LX

Cliff Avenue

BH191LZ

Ballard Road

BH191NS

De Moulham Road

BH192FD

Cow Lane

BH192NF

High Street

BH192NY

Church Hill

BH192QQ

Cowlease

BH191LA

Shore Road

BH191AE

Shore Road

BH191DT

Gilbert Road

BH191HZ

Argyle Road

BH199BE

Kings Road East

BH192DL

Durlston Road

BH192HR

Belle Vue Road

BH192HY

Durlston Road

BH192HZ

Durlston Road

BH192LE

Higher Day's Road

BH192NZ

High Street

BH192SB

Bell Street

BH191FF

Victoria Avenue

BH191EQ

Rabling Lane

BH191HL

Kings Road West

BH191DG

Mermond Place

BH191JQ

Princess Road

BH192AF

Marshall Row

BH192BS

Cluny Crescent

BH192DB

Grosvenor Road

BH192JT

Holmes Road

BH192NG

Court Road

BH192NW

High Street

BH192PX

Cobblers Lane

BH192QD

Manwell Drive

BH192QW

West Drive

BH191NH

Redcliffe Road

BH191BG

Victoria Avenue

BH191DY

Gilbert Road

BH191HD

Church Close

BH191LP

De Moulham Road

BH191NU

Beach Gardens

BH191RL

Bay Crescent

BH192AN

Belvedere Road

BH192BB

Peveril Point Road

BH192BG

Taunton Road

BH192DS

Bon Accord Road

BH192DX

Drummond Road

BH192HA

Knollsea Close

BH192LP

High Street

BH192PU

Cobblers Lane

BH192NJ

High Street

BH191FJ

Swanage

BH191DQ

Station Place

BH191EL

Cranborne Road

BH191JL

Morrison Road

BH191PB

Northbrook Road

BH192AZ

Peveril Heights

BH192LZ

High Street

BH192SQ

Benlease Way

BH191HB

Swanage

BH191NX

De Moulham Road

BH191QP

Anglebury Avenue

BH191RA

Bay Crescent

BH191RH

Hill Road

BH192AR

Swanage

BH192AY

Peveril Point Road

BH192FB

Southcliffe Road

BH192NR

High Street

BH192NT

High Street

BH192PD

High Street

BH191BS

Swanage

BH191DD

Shore Road

BH191NE

Ballard Way

BH192JN

Lighthouse Road

BH191BW

Swanage

BH191RE

Bay Close

BH191LY

Victoria Road

BH191PA

De Moulham Road

BH192AA

Park Road

BH192AB

Park Road

BH192DR

Bon Accord Road

BH192DT

Bon Accord Road

BH192FH

High Street

BH192HP

Belle Vue Road

BH192SJ

Mariners Drive

BH191AF

Station Road

BH191AP

Rabling Road

BH191JT

Morrison Road

BH191LD

Shore Road

BH191NL

De Moulham Road

BH191PQ

Cauldon Avenue

BH192DN

Atlantic Road

BH192ES

Queen's Road

BH192LB

Benlease Way

Data Sources

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