Houses for sale in Swanage, Dorset
There are 353 results for Swanage, Dorset. Property prices in Swanage range from £63k to £2.06M with an average price of £441k.
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Property market in Swanage
What's for sale
357 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
357 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 41% | 33% |
| Typical asking price | £550k | £235k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.3 | 1.9 |
| Typical time to sell | 5 months | 5 months |
| Typical sold price | £465k | £252k |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · +8.1% since 2024 Q4Prices in and around Swanage
typical asking price, cheapest first- Swanage £350k
- Langton Matravers £595k
Schools in Swanage
3 primary · 1 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- The Swanage School secondary · Good
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage primary · Good
- Swanage Primary School primary · Good
- Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School primary · Good
Based on 357 homes for sale on Houses now, 736 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about buying in Swanage
What is the average house price in Swanage?
The average home for sale in Swanage is priced at £448,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £350,000. This is based on the 357 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Swanage?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Swanage costs £260,000 and a 3-bedroom home £490,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £230,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £175,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £613,000.
What price range should I expect in Swanage?
Most homes in Swanage are priced between £65,000 and £2.05 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £200,000, and one in five £620,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in Swanage?
There are 353 homes for sale in Swanage on Houses right now, plus 12 already under offer. 38 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in Swanage?
No, they are falling. Homes put up for sale in Swanage over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £318,000, 9.3% lower than the year before (£350,000). By size, 2-bedroom homes are down 7%.
How long does it take to sell a home in Swanage?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 4 months. About 17% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 9 months.
What do homes actually sell for in Swanage?
In the year to August 2026, 166 homes sold in Swanage at a typical price of £381,000, according to HM Land Registry. Houses sold for about £465,000 and flats for about £252,000.
What rental yield can I get in Swanage?
Around 3.6% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,150 a month with a typical sold price of £381,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in Swanage?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about a third of homes for sale in Swanage. Detached houses come next, followed by bungalows. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £235,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £675,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near Swanage?
Of the areas around Swanage, Langton Matravers is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £595,000. Swanage itself is £350,000.
Are homes in Swanage freehold or leasehold?
About 8 in 10 homes for sale in Swanage are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 6 new-build homes on the market too.
What are the schools like in Swanage?
There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in Swanage. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.