BH19 encompasses Swanage, a coastal town in Dorset where residential property prices have appreciated at 1.4% annually over five years, below the national average. Rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation significantly, reaching 4.8% over the same period, indicating stronger investor returns through lettings than sales-based gains. The district scores 41.6 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally and suggesting limited near-term momentum. Classified as latent in gentrification stage, BH19 lacks the demographic or economic drivers associated with active neighbourhood transformation. The divergence between rental and price growth warrants examination by investors considering yield-focused strategies versus capital appreciation.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.8% per year
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What's changing in Swanage · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.5 points this month to 41/100, driven mainly by safety.
Swanage (BH19) common questions
Is Swanage up and coming?
Swanage (BH19) has a trajectory score of 41/100 (Average), placing it in the top 91% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 2.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Swanage safe?
Swanage has a safety score of 78/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Swanage?
The average property price in Swanage (BH19) is £322k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Swanage?
The median monthly rent in Swanage (BH19) is £1,029 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Swanage?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Poole (BH13), Poole (BH14), Bournemouth (BH4), Bournemouth (BH2), Poole (BH17). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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