Postcode BH19 1LU is located in an urban city, within the Swanage ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Swanage area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Swanage is £45,232 per year. The nearest station is Corfe Castle located about 4.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Days Park.
Swanage has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,774 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Swanage has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Swanage is £45,232 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH19 1LU.
Swanage near BH19 1LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Corfe Castle located about 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Days Park | Medium | Walking directions to Days Park |
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £349,950 in Swanage area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £613,500 |
| Flats | 64 | £251,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £339,525 |
10 year median price trend in Swanage
In the BH19 1LU postcode area, located within Swanage, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH19 1LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ballard Down Stores | 10 Redcliffe Road, Swanage, BH19 1NE | Walking directions to Ballard Down Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.