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Swanage, United Kingdom
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Swanage is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 10,454. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 10,454 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.6083°, -1.9566° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.5 inches (825 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,577 |
| Median Age | 51.5 years |
About Swanage
Swanage is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 10,454. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Swanage vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Swanage vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,577 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,577 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 951 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $424,950 |
| 51% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,189 |
| 2% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.7% |
| Housing Units | 4,182 |
Property Tax
Climate in Swanage
Swanage has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6083°N, 1.9566°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 75 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Swanage has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.5% |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,308.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Schools in Swanage
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Pre-School | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Scar Cygnets Playgroup | - | - | - | - |
| Little Birds Pre School | - | - | - | - |
| Swanage Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mark's CE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Leeson House Field Studies Centre | - | - | - | - |
| The Swanage School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Purbeck View School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Swanage
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenade Radio | easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Xtra Hot | bournemouth, community | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Salisbury Plain | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Bournemouth One | pop | AAC | |
| Hot Gold | 70s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Wimborne | community radio station | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Forest FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Alfred | community news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | - | MP3 |
Museums in Swanage
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford Fashion Museum | ||||
| Blandford Town Museum | ||||
| Blue Pool | ||||
| Bournemouth Aviation Museum | ||||
| Bournemouth Natural Science Museum | ||||
| Corfe Castle Town Trust Museum | ||||
| Durlston Castle | ||||
| Friends of the New Forest Airfields | ||||
| Langton Matravers Museum of the Stone Industry | ||||
| Museum Of Design In Plastics | ||||
| Museum of East Dorset | ||||
| Museum of Jurassic Marine Life | ||||
| Museum, Fossils & Local Finds | ||||
| Poole Museum | ||||
| Poole Waterfront Museum | ||||
| Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum | ||||
| Red House Museum | ||||
| Red House Museum | ||||
| Red House Museum | ||||
| RNLI Lifeboat Museum | ||||
| Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Scaplens Court Museum | ||||
| St Mary's Church | ||||
| Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| Swanage Railway Museum | ||||
| The Engine House | ||||
| Tyneham | ||||
| Tyneham School | ||||
| Wareham Town Museum |
Libraries in Swanage
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boscombe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bournemouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Branksome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canford Cliffs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canford Heath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castlepoint Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Christchurch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corfe Castle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corfe Mullen Children's Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Creekmoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ensbury Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferndown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamworthy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinson Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Library (Arts University Bournemouth) | 0.0 | |||||
| Lytchett Matravers Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pokesdown & Southbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poole Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ringwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rossmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swanage Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuckton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wareham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Howe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wimborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Swanage
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Place | |||||
| Swanage Market |
Hotels in Swanage
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Swanage
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Swanage
27 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Swanage
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Swanage
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Swanage
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Swanage
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Swanage
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Swanage
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Swanage
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Swanage
4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Swanage
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall & Woodhouse Brewery | ||||
| Isle of Purbeck Brewery | ||||
| The Dorset Cider Farm |
Stadiums & Teams in Swanage
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Swanage
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Southampton Alpine Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Swanage
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Upham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Withial Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lydeway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manor House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Marsh Court Manor Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melbury Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Wallop Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Netheravon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Newton Peveril Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Old Sarum Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Orchardleigh Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pauncefoot Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Popham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Keevil | - | Small Airport |
| Ranston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Swanage
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Herston Post Office | |
| Studland Post Office | |
| Swanage Post Office | |
| Valley Road Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Swanage
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services University Integrated Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Providence Project |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Swanage
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Church | |
| Emmanuel Baptist Church & Centre | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses | |
| Saint Mark's Church | |
| St George | |
| St Mary the Virgin | |
| St Nicholas | |
| Swanage Methodist Church | |
| Swanage United Reformed Church | |
| The Salvation Army - Swanage |
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What is the population of Swanage?
Swanage has a population of 10,454 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.
Is Swanage expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,577, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $424,950 (51% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,189 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Swanage?
Swanage has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.5 inches.
How is the job market in Swanage?
Swanage has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $915. There are 951 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Swanage?
The median home value in Swanage is $424,950. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,189. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.
How are the schools in Swanage?
31.5% of adults in Swanage hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.1% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Swanage?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Swanage is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 7.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.