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Swanage
City in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, United Kingdom
Overview
Swanage is a charming seaside town on England's Jurassic Coast, famed for its sandy beach, Victorian pier, and scenic landscapes. It offers a blend of heritage railway, busy town life, and access to natural wonders like Durlston Country Park.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Population
9,426
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.61°, -1.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,209
Local Cost
$1,372
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
11.9°C
Summer Avg
16.2°C
Winter Avg
7.9°C
Record High
25.9°C
Record Low
-0.8°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
844 mm
Internet Speed
156 Mbps
Upload
95 Mbps
Latency
50 ms
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
0
Cafes
23
Nightlife
12
Parks
3
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
356.0
Airport
BOH
Distance
21 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 58 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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