Side-by-side comparison of BH19 Swanage and BH22 Ferndown covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
BH19 is the more affordable option at £355,000 median vs £400,000 in BH22. BH19 has lower recorded crime (509 vs 1,195 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | BH19 Swanage | BH22 Ferndown |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £355,000 | £400,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,765 | £2,765 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 509 | 1,195 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 24.8 | 23.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 91.5 | 70.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.