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Ferndown North

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About

Ferndown North is a residential area situated on the northern outskirts of the town of Ferndown, within the county of Dorset. The ward is largely characterised by modern housing estates, bungalows, and detached homes, reflecting its development as a popular commuter settlement. It is bordered by the River Stour to the north, which acts as a natural boundary. Local amenities are focused around several small parades of shops serving the immediate community.

The area is notably defined by its proximity to the extensive heathland of the Stour Valley, with Upton Heath lying to the south. This provides a contrast of open, protected landscape adjacent to the suburban housing. A specific local feature is the presence of the Merley Hall grounds, which include a garden centre and former estate lands now integrated into the residential fabric. Road connections, including the A31, provide links to Poole, Bournemouth, and the wider region.

Area overview

On average Ferndown North has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ferndown North is £50,446 per year. There are 3 schools in Ferndown North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ferndown North is home to around 8,692 people, with a population density of about 893.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ferndown North Population
8,692
Population density
893.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.36(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.19(+1%)
Other theft
6.33(+12%)
Public order
4.72(-28%)
Shoplifting
4.37(-34%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,134
93.55%
Other White
184
2.12%
Other Asian
53
0.61%
Irish
49
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.48%
Total population: 8,695

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,034
26.32%
No qualifications
1,489
19.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,260
16.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,109
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
864
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 7,727

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,446
58.54%
Owns with a mortgage
990
23.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
416
9.96%
Other social rented
208
4.98%
Other forms of private rent
73
1.75%
Total households: 4,178

Property prices in Ferndown North

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Ferndown North area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ferndown North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ferndown North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached111£490,000
Flats33£225,000
Semi-Detached24£359,500
Terraced11£310,000

10 years median price trend in Ferndown North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ferndown North.

All postcodes in Ferndown North

BH229QG

Elfin Drive

BH229RH

Beaufoys Avenue

BH217RN

Cobham Road

BH229LW

Whincroft Close

BH229UD

Redwood Drive

BH212DL

Wimborne Road West

BH212EQ

Fox Lane

BH217LP

Old Ham Lane

BH229FE

Ringwood Road

BH229HR

Mayfield Drive

BH229PA

Stanfield Road

BH229QS

Hilltop Road

BH229RR

Pinewood Road

BH229UH

Redwood Drive

BH217LR

Ham Lane

BH217PS

Cobham Road

BH217SG

Johnson Road

BH229FN

Balmoral Place

BH229LR

Warren Walk

BH229PQ

Clayford Avenue

BH229RG

Leeson Drive

BH229UZ

Coach House Mews

BH217BX

Cobham Road

BH229FG

Princes Road

BH229SU

Queenswood Drive

BH212FP

The Cloisters

BH217PF

Cobham Road

BH229HZ

Victoria Road

BH229JB

Victoria Road

BH229NB

Wimborne Road East

BH229NQ

Wimborne Road East

BH229PS

Prunus Drive

BH229QJ

Nuthatch Close

BH229UN

Church Road

BH217QH

Cobham Road

BH229LJ

Whincroft Drive

BH217BE

Uddens Drive

BH222FR

Queens Road

BH229EF

St Georges Drive

BH229PW

Coppice Avenue

BH229RA

Dunnock Close

BH229UY

Coach House Mews

BH212EG

Fox Lane

BH217SH

Nimrod Way

BH229QP

Pine Glen Avenue

BH222FS

Queens Road

BH229JT

Amberwood

BH229NG

Wimborne Road East

BH229NJ

Wimborne Road East

BH229HL

Westwood Avenue

BH217RQ

Haviland Road

BH229LB

Woodside Road

BH229LE

Greenwood Avenue

BH229NT

Diana Close

BH229SD

Heather Drive

BH212EA

Abbey Gardens

BH222BY

Queens Road

BH229ET

Church Road

BH229QF

Badgers Walk

BH229SW

Hazel Drive

BH229BN

Manor Close

BH229HS

Mayfield Close

BH229SY

Barrow View

BH229TH

Pennys Walk

BH217SD

Cedar Trade Park

BH229AJ

Ringwood Road

BH229NW

Wimborne Road East

BH229PF

Bracken Road

BH217LQ

Uddens Trading Estate

BH217QQ

Cobham Road

BH229HT

Victoria Road

BH229PY

Ameysford Road

BH229HX

Victoria Road

BH229PU

Coppice Avenue

BH212EB

Wimborne Road West

BH217NN

Wimborne Road West

BH217PB

Forest Way

BH229PZ

Ameysford Road

BH229TW

Kestrel Close

BH217PT

Cobham Road

BH229HY

Victoria Road

BH229PJ

Coppice Avenue

BH229SG

Martins Drive

BH217ND

Stapehill Road

BH217NT

Award Road

BH229FZ

Beaufoys Avenue

BH229JA

Victoria Road

BH229LF

Glendale Avenue

BH229SF

High Trees Walk

BH229DQ

Ferndown North

BH229JF

Penrose Road

BH229UB

Juniper Close

BH229UE

Cedar Way

BH229UP

Church Road

BH217NX

Forest View Drive

BH217NY

Forest View Drive

BH217SQ

Cobham Road

BH229LD

Woodside Road

BH229LL

Monkton Close

BH229QN

Kingsway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.