Living in BH19, Dorset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BH19 in Dorset. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Dorset: £325,410, up 1.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around BH19
79 recorded home sales on the streets around central BH19 in the last 2 years, with a median of £355,000 and a range from £90,000 to £750,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GLOBE CLOSE, BH19 2RF | terraced | £312,360 | 2026-06-08 |
| 156 VICTORIA AVENUE, BH19 1AZ | semi-detached | £365,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 91 KINGS ROAD WEST, BH19 1HN | semi-detached | £346,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| 83 KINGS ROAD WEST, BH19 1HJ | terraced | £334,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 22 NEWTON COURT FINDLAY PLACE, BH19 1JW | flat-maisonette | £90,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 7A COURT ROAD, BH19 1JB | flat-maisonette | £193,600 | 2026-05-08 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
5 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swanage School | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Swanage Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
4 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 16.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.8% |
| Professional occupations | 15.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
54 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BH19 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Dorset's figures.
Common questions about BH19
What is the average house price in BH19?
The average sold price in Dorset is £325,410 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BH19?
Prices in Dorset are up 1.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BH19?
The median of 79 recorded sales around central BH19 in the last 2 years is £355,000, ranging from £90,000 to £750,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BH19?
5 schools sit within 3 miles of central BH19, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BH19?
54 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH19 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BH19 at risk of flooding?
Central BH19 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BH19 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £355,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 54 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BH19 safe?
54 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BH19 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BH19 or BH13, BH19 or BH14, BH19 or BH15.
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