BH19 postcode: what it's like to live there
The BH19 district covers Swanage, Corfe Castle. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 2 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£365k
England £300k
Recorded crime
48
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
5.9 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£36,601
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
65%
of homes
Council tax
£2,867
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
13 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in BH19
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£580k
Semi-detached
£360k
Terraced
£343k
Flat
£245k
Primary schools in BH19
- St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers · BH19 3HB · Good (2023) · Top 36% in England
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage · BH19 1QE · Good (2022) · Top 43% in England
- Swanage Primary School · BH19 2EY · Good (2019) · Bottom 19% in England
- Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School · BH19 2PH · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 13% in England
Secondary schools in BH19
- The Swanage School · BH19 2PH · Good (2023) · Bottom 20% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in BH19
- Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre · BH19 2PX
- Explorers Childcare Group · BH19 2PW · Good (Ofsted)
- Explorers at Herston · BH19 2PH · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Birds Pre-school · BH19 1QE · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in BH19
- Swanage Medical Practice · BH19 1HB
Neighbourhoods in BH19
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of BH19 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanage | 81% | £365k | Low | 10 min |
| Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers | 19% | £570k | Very low | 25 min |
Questions
Where is the BH19 postcode?
BH19 covers 2 neighbourhoods in Swanage, Corfe Castle, with 555 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in BH19?
The typical home price across BH19's neighbourhoods is £365k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in BH19?
4 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a BH19 postcode.