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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

BH217PE

Cobham Road

BH229LT

Warren Walk

BH229NU

Wimborne Road East

BH229PX

Coppice Avenue

BH229FQ

Ferndown North

BH229PG

Clayford Avenue

BH212DN

Wimborne Road West

BH217LS

Ham Lane

BH229NY

St James Road

BH229TD

Lynwood Close

BH217PA

Paddock Close

BH229EJ

Brabourne Avenue

BH229FA

Library Road

BH229FH

Manor Close

BH229JZ

Library Road

BH229QQ

Leeson Drive

BH229RX

Queens Road

BH229SJ

Martins Way

BH229TL

Leeson Drive

BH229UF

Cedar Way

BH212EH

Fox Lane

BH217QS

Telford Road

BH217QW

Telford Road

BH212EJ

Wyelands Avenue

BH222AB

Queens Road

BH229FD

Cox Gardens

BH217RW

Cobham Road

BH217SA

Haviland Road

BH229EL

Mountbatten Drive

BH229EY

Cherry Grove

BH229FB

Church Road

BH229HP

Mayfield Way

BH229QB

Ameysford Road

BH229SZ

Everglades Close

BH217QP

Telford Road

BH229EZ

Cherry Grove

BH229HA

Caister Close

BH229JX

Library Road

BH229LP

Woodland Walk

BH229TU

Hilltop Close

BH217PW

Ferndown North

BH229HQ

Ferndown North

BH229GG

Ferndown North

Data Sources

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