Kings Road East is in Swanage and in Purbeck district. BH19 1ER is located in the Swanage electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kings Road East, Swanage, BH19 1ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH19 1EX, BH19 1HA, BH19 1EU, BH19 1HE, BH19 1EZ, BH19 1EY, BH19 1ES, BH19 2NX, BH19 1AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH19 1ER, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 51.6% | 52% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 43.5% | 40.8% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 34% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 16% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 6% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 42.3% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 40.2% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 12.9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 18.8% | 13.5% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 14.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 13.2% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 18.1% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 29.5% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.5% | 92.2% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Other | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 85.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 85.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 10.4% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 84.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 8.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Road East was 135.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 187.6% higher than the Swanage average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Road East has the 4th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Swanage and the 107th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Kings Road East, Swanage, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-09-12 | £420,000 |
| 7 Kings Road East, Swanage, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £405,100 | 2022-05-10 | £417,954 |
| 3 - 5 Kings Road East, Swanage, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2021-06-30 | £181,053 |
| 21 Kings Road East, Swanage, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-06-29 | £345,205 |
| 19 Kings Road East, Swanage, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-01-15 | £444,878 |
BH19 1ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage Northbrook Road , BH19 1QE | 2out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School High Street , BH19 2PH | 3out of 4 | 1,828 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 | 3,297 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 | 1,828 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 | 614 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Hall Lodge | Town Hall High Street | 66 yd | |
| Love Cake Etc | 42 High Street | 82 yd | |
| Tawny's Wine Bar | 52 High Street | 82 yd | |
| The Corner Mediterranean Restaurant | 51 Station Road | 87 yd | |
| McKenzies | 45 Station Road | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanage Conservative Club | 27 Kings Road West | 60 yd | |
| G Dog’s Bar | 27 Station Road | 87 yd | |
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion, 63 High Street | 126 yd | |
| The Anchor Inn Swanage | The Anchor Inn, 30 - 32 High Street | 156 yd | |
| The White Swan | The White Swan, 31 High Street | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar | 27 Station Road | 95 yd | |
| Swanage Bay Fish | Unit 2, Tilly Mead, 1 Commercial Road | 105 yd | |
| Nihal Spice | 69 High Street | 126 yd | |
| Romeos Piri Piri Swanage | 8 Station Road | 136 yd | |
| Greggs | 14 Station Road | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co Op Store Kings Road West | 243 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forres Field VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| King Georges Field Victoria Avenue | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Purbeck View School NORTHBROOK ROAD | 711 yd | |
| Joe'S Gym KINGS ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Harrow House HARROW DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 884 yd |
| Swanage Bay Holiday Park SWANAGE BAY VIEW HOLIDAY PARK SWANAGE BAY VIEW HOLIDAY PARK PANORAMA ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 1,065 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.