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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

BH229QR

Hillcrest Avenue

BH229TX

Laburnum Close

BH229UG

Redwood Drive

BH229UT

Coach House Mews

BH217LU

Stour Close

BH229FF

White Oaks Close

BH229HH

Library Road

BH229SP

Hazel Drive

BH217PN

Cobham Road

BH217QG

Cobham Road

BH229BW

Ferndown North

BH229EE

Longacre Drive

BH229TY

Red Oaks Close

BH217HZ

Cobham Road

BH217RE

Cobham Road

BH229BG

Ringwood Road

BH229FP

Princes Road

BH229QH

Stonechat Close

BH229RU

Queens Road

BH229LU

Warren Walk

BH229RB

Siskin Close

BH229UU

Coach House Mews

BH217SF

Cobham Road

BH222BD

Queens Road

BH222ED

Queens Road

BH229DA

Ringwood Road

BH229NA

Wimborne Road East

BH229NP

Wimborne Road East

BH217NS

Award Road

BH217QJ

Cobham Road

BH217RR

Old Forge Road

BH217RZ

Haviland Road

BH229SX

Autumn Close

BH229TN

Curlew Close

BH217QB

Cobham Road

BH222FA

Queens Road

BH229NZ

St James Road

BH229PD

Bracken Road

BH212FQ

Augustin Drive

BH217RP

Whittle Road

BH229ES

Church Road

BH229EU

Church Road

BH229RT

Queens Road

BH217RB

Cobham Road

BH217RG

Haviland Road

BH229HN

Westwood Avenue

BH229LS

Warren Walk

BH229PE

Bracken Road

BH217NW

Wimborne Road West

BH229AL

Ringwood Road

BH229LH

Whincroft Drive

BH229ND

Wimborne Road East

BH229QE

Ameysford Road

BH229QY

Hill View Road

BH229RJ

Beaufoys Avenue

BH229RN

Beaufoys Avenue

BH229TT

Pinewood Gardens

BH229UJ

Redwood Drive

BH212DY

Wimborne Road West

BH217RU

Whittle Road

BH229DF

Library Road

BH229HU

Victoria Road

BH229HW

Southwood Close

BH229LZ

Wimborne Road East

BH229RW

Pinewood Road

BH229TG

Prunus Close

BH217NF

Stapehill Road

BH229AS

Ringwood Road

BH229NL

Wimborne Road East

BH229PT

Coppice Avenue

BH229RQ

Beaufoys Avenue

BH217NE

Keepers Lane

BH229HB

St Marys Road

BH229JJ

Bramley Road

BH229JN

Pomona Close

BH217NP

Cobham Road

BH217NZ

Forest View Drive

BH217PQ

Cobham Road

BH229LY

Warren Walk

BH229ST

Maple Drive

BH217QF

Cobham Road

BH229HE

Albert Road

BH229NN

Wimborne Road East

BH229TJ

Batstone Way

BH229TP

Ryan Close

BH212DJ

Wimborne Road West

BH212EF

Fox Lane

BH217BQ

Uddens Drive

BH217QD

Cobham Road

BH217SP

Lindbergh Road

BH229EW

Mountbatten Drive

BH229LN

Monkton Close

BH229UX

Coach House Mews

BH229RY

Robins Wood Drive

BH217QE

Cobham Road

BH222FF

Queens Road

BH229BZ

Spinneys Lane

BH229ED

The Grove

BH229FL

Manor Close

BH229NR

Wimborne Road East

Data Sources

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