York Terrace is in Swanage and in Purbeck district. BH19 2PP 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 York Terrace, Swanage, BH19 2PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH19 2LY, BH19 2NX, BH19 2PN, BH19 2BJ, BH19 2LT, BH19 1EX, BH19 1ES, BH19 2BQ, BH19 2LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH19 2PP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 49% | 54.6% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 51% | 45.4% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 33% | 33.3% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 43.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 16.2% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 44.4% | 42.2% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 41% | 37.6% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 16% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 17.6% | 12.3% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 9.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12.8% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 19.7% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 33.5% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.6% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 92.7% | 91.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 92.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Terrace was 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% higher than the Swanage average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Terrace has the 9th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Swanage and the 448th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A York Terrace, Swanage, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2021-12-17 | £244,103 |
| 2 York Terrace, Swanage, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-04-12 | £148,571 |
| 3 York Terrace, Swanage, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2012-11-30 | £423,328 |
| 4 York Terrace, Swanage, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2011-12-16 | £387,692 |
| Flat 1 1 York Terrace, Swanage, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2011-02-25 | £249,351 |
BH19 2PP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BH19 2PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 60 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage Northbrook Road , BH19 1QE | 2out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School High Street , BH19 2PH | 3out of 4 | 1,892 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 | 3,349 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 | 1,892 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 | 743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Narrows | 67 High Street | 33 yd | |
| Town Hall Lodge | Town Hall High Street | 67 yd | |
| Love Cake Etc | 42 High Street | 73 yd | |
| Tawny's Wine Bar | 52 High Street | 73 yd | |
| Salt of Dorset Ltd | 47 High Street | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion, 63 High Street | 31 yd | |
| The White Swan | The White Swan, 31 High Street | 99 yd | |
| The Anchor Inn Swanage | The Anchor Inn, 30 - 32 High Street | 118 yd | |
| Swanage Conservative Club | 27 Kings Road West | 190 yd | |
| Ship Inn | The Ship, 23A High Street | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nihal Spice | 69 High Street | 31 yd | |
| Swanage Bay Fish | Unit 2, Tilly Mead, 1 Commercial Road | 142 yd | |
| The Fish Plaice | 14 The Square | 179 yd | |
| McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar | 27 Station Road | 191 yd | |
| Romeos Piri Piri Swanage | 8 Station Road | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co Op Store Kings Road West | 340 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forres Field VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| King Georges Field Victoria Avenue | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Joe'S Gym KINGS ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Purbeck View School NORTHBROOK ROAD | 842 yd | |
| Harrow House HARROW DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,013 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 | 1,084 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 | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.