Postcode report
BH19 2JP Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About BH19 2JP: area rating, property, schools and local change
BH19 2JP is a postcode in Swanage, Dorset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BH19 2JP, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BH19 2JP are safety and property market signals, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BH19 2JP is based on Dorset 042 Census 2021. It covers 9,429 residents, 842 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 56, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near BH19 2JP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BH19 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £688k from 48 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BH19 2JP can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BH19 2JP by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BH19 2JP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BH19 2JP
Is BH19 2JP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 49% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BH19 2JP?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BH19 2JP?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BH19 2JP?
LocaleIQ matched BH19 2JP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BH19 2JP?
The latest median sold price is £688k based on 48 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BH19 2JP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.