High Street is in Langton Matravers, Swanage and in Purbeck district. BH19 3HA 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 High Street, Langton Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BH19 3HB, BH19 3HF, BH19 3HY, BH19 3HZ, BH19 3HQ, BH19 3HE, BH19 3HG, BH19 3EF, BH19 3HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH19 3HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BH19 3HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.6% | 20.9% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 61.7% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 37% | 45.7% | 8.7% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 48% | 34.5% | -13.5% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 14.7% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 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 | 12.2% | 10.2% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 6% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.8% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 23% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 37% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.3% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 96.8% | 96.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 96.4% | 96.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.7% lower than the South East Purbeck average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in South East Purbeck and the 469th lowest 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 -6.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 High Street, Swanage, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-08-13 | £297,360 |
| 47 High Street, Swanage, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2025-03-20 | £478,063 |
| 73 High Street, Swanage, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-09-20 | £518,868 |
| Wesley House High Street, Swanage, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2024-09-03 | £902,830 |
| 69 High Street, Swanage, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-02-01 | £288,000 |
BH19 3HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3HA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers High Street , Langton Matravers BH19 3HB | 3out of 4 | 125 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School High Street , BH19 2PH | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanage Primary School Swanage Primary School, Mount Scar , Mount Scar BH19 2EY | 4out of 4 | 3,344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage Northbrook Road , BH19 1QE | 2out of 4 | 3,346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School East Street , Corfe Castle BH20 5EE | 3out of 4 | 4,898 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,605 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 | 3,319 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 Sprout & Bean | Toms Field Camping Site Toms Field Road | 437 yd | |
| Poppy Tea Rooms | Poppies Team Room, Putlake Adventure Farm | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms | The Kings Arms, 27 High Street | 2 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 | 48 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.