Swanage Road is in Studland, Swanage and in Purbeck district. BH19 3AE is located in the South East Purbeck electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swanage Road, Studland, Swanage, BH19 3AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH19 3AF, BH19 3AG, BH19 3BU, BH19 3AD, BH19 3BT, BH19 3AJ, BH19 3DA, BH19 3BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH19 3AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 22.3% | 24.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 50% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 9.7% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 11.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 43.8% | 40% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 41.2% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 14.6% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 14.8% | 10.2% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 13.8% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.3% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 40.9% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97% | 99.6% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 95.7% | 93.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 93.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swanage Road was 48.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.4% higher than the South East Purbeck average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swanage Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in South East Purbeck and the 455th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fauns Cottage Swanage Road, Swanage, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £1,557,500 | 2023-10-04 | £1,563,818 |
| Whitehills Swanage Road, Swanage, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £1,615,000 | 2023-03-03 | £1,594,068 |
| The Spinneys Swanage Road, Swanage, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2022-05-16 | £1,519,959 |
| Avalon Swanage Road, Swanage, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £1,625,000 | 2021-06-16 | £1,875,000 |
| Fairfields Swanage Road, Swanage, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £1,275,000 | 2020-08-24 | £1,476,478 |
BH19 3AE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 3AE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BH19 3AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage Northbrook Road , BH19 1QE | 2out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanage Primary School Swanage Primary School, Mount Scar , Mount Scar BH19 2EY | 4out of 4 | 4,282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School High Street , BH19 2PH | 3out of 4 | 4,300 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 | 5,324 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 | 4,300 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 | 3,293 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Farm Tea Rooms | Manor Farm Watery Lane | 281 yd | |
| Studland Bay House | Studland Bay House Ferry Road | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studland Social Club Ltd | Studland Social Club Ltd Heath Green Road | 159 yd | |
| Bankes Arms Hotel | Bankes Arms Hotel Manor Road | 509 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Studland Cricket Club PAVILION HOUSE PAVILION HOUSE FERRY ROAD | grass pitches | 770 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 | 96.6% |
| 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 | 3.4% |
| Median download speed | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.