Cranborne Road is in Swanage and in Purbeck district. BH19 1EL is located in the Swanage electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 2011-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cranborne Road, Swanage, BH19 1EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH19 1DN, BH19 1DJ, BH19 1EA, BH19 1DL, BH19 1DS, BH19 1AJ, BH19 1DR, BH19 1DT, BH19 1AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH19 1EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 53.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.5% | 29.4% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 37% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 20.9% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 11.8% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 11.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.3% | 33.9% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -14.5% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 36.8% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 17.6% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 10.5% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 21.7% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 13.2% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 17.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9.4% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 23.1% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 95.8% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97% | 93% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 94.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranborne Road was 141.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 199.9% higher than the Swanage average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cranborne Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Swanage and the 98th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 267.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Davine Lodge, 2A Cranborne Road, Swanage, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-03-15 | £334,513 |
| 3 Damon Court, 2B Cranborne Road, Swanage, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2021-01-19 | £294,718 |
| Flat 4 Davine Lodge, 2A Cranborne Road, Swanage, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-10-11 | £280,334 |
| Flat 1 Davine Lodge, 2A Cranborne Road, Swanage, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2018-11-09 | £339,566 |
| 2 Damon Court, 2B Cranborne Road, Swanage, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2017-08-04 | £325,377 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BH19 1EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanage Primary School Swanage Primary School, Mount Scar , Mount Scar BH19 2EY | 4out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage Northbrook Road , BH19 1QE | 2out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School High Street , BH19 2PH | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers High Street , Langton Matravers BH19 3HB | 3out of 4 | 3,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Swanage School High Street , BH19 2PH | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purbeck View School Northbrook Road , BH19 1PR | - not rated | 333 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessex Belle Dining Car | Station House Railway Station Approach | 144 yd | |
| The Corner Mediterranean Restaurant | 51 Station Road | 214 yd | |
| McKenzies | 45 Station Road | 214 yd | |
| TeaBreaks catering limited | 43 Station Road | 214 yd | |
| Wright on the Beach | Fishermans Catch Shore Road | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Dog’s Bar | 27 Station Road | 214 yd | |
| Swanage Conservative Club | 27 Kings Road West | 221 yd | |
| The Showbar Taproom and Bar | Mowlem Theatre The Mowlem | 342 yd | |
| The Cellar Bar | The Cellar Bar The Mowlem | 342 yd | |
| The Anchor Inn Swanage | The Anchor Inn, 30 - 32 High Street | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanage Station Kiosk | Station House Railway Station Approach | 144 yd | |
| McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar | 27 Station Road | 244 yd | |
| Romeos Piri Piri Swanage | 8 Station Road | 264 yd | |
| Greggs | 14 Station Road | 264 yd | |
| Swanage Bay Fish | Unit 2, Tilly Mead, 1 Commercial Road | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co Op Store Kings Road West | 258 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Purbeck View School NORTHBROOK ROAD | 434 yd | |
| Forres Field VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| King Georges Field Victoria Avenue | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Harrow House HARROW DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| Joe'S Gym KINGS ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Swanage Town & Herston Football Club DAYS MEAD | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Journeys End DAYS MEAD | grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.25 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.