bournemouth BH19 Postcodes

Bournemouth (BH19)

The BH19 postcode area is located in the Bournemouth postcode town region, within the county of Dorset, and contains a total of 631 individual postcodes.

There are 17 electoral wards in the BH19 postcode area, including Bournemouth, Broadstone, Christchurch, Ferndown, New Milton, Poole, Ringwood, Swanage, Verwood, Wareham, Wimborne which come under the local authority of the Purbeck Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in BH19 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BH19 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The BH19 postcode in the UK is located in the county of Dorset in the southwest of the country. It covers the towns of Swanage, Studland, and Godlingstone and includes several villages such as Harman's Cross, Herston, and Kingston. The postcode district also includes part of the Purbeck area, famous for its stunning scenery and stunning coastline.

Surrounded by the English Channel, the environment here is a blend of wooded countryside, countryside hills, and rolling chalk downs offering views across the rocky coast and local harbours. There are many sites of interest within the BH19 area with a 12th-century Norman castle in Corfe Castle, and nearby ruins of Studland Old Fort, located between Swanage and Studland.

Swanage is the largest town in the area with a rich history and picturesque harbour. It is highly popular with tourists, featuring two beaches backed by a foreshore of sand and a promenade. Along the waterfront are colourful beach huts, shops, cafés, restaurants, art galleries, and even a miniature railway station.

Herston is home to the world-famous Herston Country Park, a former royal hunting ground that is now a beautiful nature reserve where visitors can enjoy nature trails, the sight of an old fort, a Victorian folly, and deer roaming among the ancient woodland.

Studland is a picturesque village with its own church, a golf course, and an award-winning beach. It is also the site of a secluded island called Brownsea Island Nature Reserve, home to a wide variety of wildlife, including many rare species of birds.

Godlingstone is a rural village noted for its church, the St John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 18th century. The village is also home to some notable stately homes, such as Badbury Park, a Grade II listed country manor house.

The BH19 postcode also overlaps with parts of the Isle of Purbeck and is ideally located for anyone looking to escape to the countryside and explore the stunning Dorset coast. With its breathtaking scenery, vibrant towns, and interesting sites of historical significance, this postcode offers a unique experience to all who visit.

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