Postcode BH19 2QT 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 very low crime levels, with around 28.1 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 4.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Swanage has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,033 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Swanage has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.6% 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 2QT.
Swanage near BH19 2QT 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 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2QT postcode area, located within Swanage, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH19 2QT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 208 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2PQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Arkwrights | High Street, Dorset, BH19 2ND | Walking directions to Arkwrights |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 106 Victoria Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1AS | Walking directions to Londis |
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: 16/01/2026.