House Prices in Swanage
£355,000
Median Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
£425,277
Mean Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
705
Total Sales
(last 12 months)
+11.3%
Median vs previous
12 months
House prices in Swanage: market summary
Swanage recorded 705 home sales in the last 12 months, at a median price of £355,000 and a mean of £425,277. Comparing the 12 months to August 2026 with the 12 months before, the median price rose by 11.3% (from £355,000 to £395,000). Flats were the most common sale (37% of sales), and detached homes averaged £672,815 against £265,681 for flats. Of the areas with at least five sales, Studland had the highest average price (£1,597,679) and Langton Matravers the lowest (£438,167). The town's median is 32% above the South West median of £300,000.
Properties in Swanage had a mean average selling price of £425,277 and a median of £355,000 over the last 12 months based on 705 sales.
Sales by Property Type
Average Price & # Sales (Last 12 Months)
Breakdown by Locality
Average Price & # Sales (last 12 months). Areas with enough sales link to their own page.
| Locality | Avg Price | # Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Swanage Centre | £405,878 | 692 |
| Harmans Cross | £712,000 | 2 |
| Langton Matravers | £438,167 | 30 |
| Studland | £1,597,679 | 14 |
| Worth Matravers | £950,000 | 4 |
Recent sales in Swanage
The latest 20 sales registered with HM Land Registry. For sales near a particular address, use sold prices near me.
| Address | Date | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Kings Road East BH19 1ES | 20 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £389,000 |
| 27, Peveril Heights BH19 2AZ | 19 Aug 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £262,000 |
| 3, Ballard Estate BH19 1QZ | 17 Aug 2026 | Detached | £650,000 |
| 13, Steer Road BH19 2RU | 14 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £370,000 |
| Durlsmere, The Hyde Langton Matravers, BH19 3HE | 12 Aug 2026 | Detached | £735,000 |
| 6, Smiths Farm BH19 1EW | 12 Aug 2026 | Detached | £557,500 |
| 7, Arundel Terrace Langton Matravers, BH19 3HW | 12 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £385,000 |
| 12, Bon Accord Road BH19 2DS | 5 Aug 2026 | Detached | £1,000,000 |
| Alpha Cottage, 4, Cliff Place BH19 2PL | 3 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £340,000 |
| 38, High Street Langton Matravers, BH19 3HB | 31 Jul 2026 | Detached | £540,000 |
| 34, Quarry Close BH19 2QY | 31 Jul 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £100,000 |
| Flat 8 Durlston Point, 78, Park Road BH19 2AE | 30 Jul 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £250,000 |
| 8, Grosvenor Road BH19 2DD | 30 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £505,000 |
| 7 Garwoods, Seaward Road BH19 1LP | 28 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £380,000 |
| 68, Higher Days Road BH19 2LB | 28 Jul 2026 | Detached | £565,000 |
| 28, Osborne Road BH19 2QA | 27 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £325,000 |
| 5, Shirley Close BH19 2SD | 24 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £260,000 |
| 3 Convent Mews, 93, High Street BH19 2LZ | 21 Jul 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £510,000 |
| 8, Manwell Road BH19 2QD | 20 Jul 2026 | Detached | £460,000 |
| Flat 5 The Mulberrys, 18, Victoria Avenue BH19 1AN | 17 Jul 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £345,000 |
Nearby towns
- Poole house prices 13 km · median £320,000
- Wareham house prices 15 km · median £362,000
- Bournemouth house prices 16 km · median £302,700
- Broadstone house prices 17 km · median £499,975
- Wimborne house prices 21 km · median £410,000
- Christchurch house prices 21 km · median £410,000
Postcode districts
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Swanage house prices: questions answered
What is the average house price in Swanage?
Over the last 12 months the median sold price in Swanage was £355,000 and the mean (average) was £425,277, based on 705 sales recorded by HM Land Registry (excluding 'other' sales such as commercial property).
Are house prices in Swanage going up or down?
In the 12 months to August 2026 the median sold price in Swanage was £395,000, up 11.3% on the previous 12 months (£355,000). Medians also move with the mix of homes sold, so treat short-term changes with care.
How much do different types of home cost in Swanage?
Average sold prices in Swanage over the last 12 months: detached £672,815 (216 sales), semi-detached £410,323 (96 sales), terraced £346,657 (132 sales), flats £265,681 (261 sales).
What are the most and least expensive areas of Swanage?
Among areas of Swanage with at least five sales in the last 12 months, Studland had the highest average sold price (£1,597,679) and Langton Matravers the lowest (£438,167).
How many homes have sold in Swanage recently?
705 homes sold in Swanage in the last 12 months. The most common were flats (37% of sales).
Figures are calculated from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and exclude sales recorded as "other" property types. They are not valuations.