Houses for sale in Swanage, Dorset
House Prices in Swanage
Properties in Swanage have an average house price of £476k and had 709 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Swanage is an area in Dorset with 5,307 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £4.5M.
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Neighbourhoods in Swanage
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Property price trends in Swanage
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Swanage sold for £486,800 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 9,397 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have softened over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £510,616, that's a fall of roughly 4.7%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 18.3% since 2021, a gain of around £75,419 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £346,076, so the typical sold price has climbed about 40.7% since then, roughly 3.5% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace holds at about 3.5%.
Frequently asked questions about Swanage
What is the average price for a property for sale in Swanage?
The average price for a property for sale in Swanage is £475,971. This amount is 21% higher than the average price in Dorset. There are 3,129 property listings for sale in Swanage.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Swanage?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Swanage are Castle at an average of £1,384,583, South East Purbeck at an average of £675,000 and Langton at an average of £663,360.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Swanage?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Swanage are Swanage South at an average of £423,126, Swanage North at an average of £438,356 and Swanage at an average of £460,813.
Which train stations are available in or near Swanage?
Some of the train stations available in or near Swanage are Poole, Parkstone and Hamworthy.
Property Price Paid in Swanage by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £486,800 | 
15% |
118 Properties |
| 2025 | £414,711 | 
-20% |
202 Properties |
| 2024 | £498,088 |
-3% |
190 Properties |
| 2023 | £510,616 |
13% |
199 Properties |
| 2022 | £442,459 |
7% |
231 Properties |
| 2021 | £411,381 |
3% |
341 Properties |
| 2020 | £399,975 |
11% |
249 Properties |
| 2019 | £356,532 |
-7% |
244 Properties |
| 2018 | £380,264 |
2% |
264 Properties |
| 2017 | £370,765 |
7% |
260 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Swanage
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £721,935.00 | 246 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £293,360.00 | 247 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £444,493.00 | 95 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £373,393.00 | 121 Terraced Houses |
Transport in Swanage
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