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Ferndown South

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About

Ferndown South is a residential ward within the larger Ferndown town, characterised by a mix of housing estates and quiet suburban streets. The area is primarily residential, with local amenities centred along the main routes such as Wimborne Road West. It contains several green spaces, including the recreational grounds at Ferndown Common and the King George V playing fields, which provide open areas for local sports and leisure.

The ward is bordered by the River Stour to the south, with its water meadows offering a distinct natural boundary and walking routes. A notable local landmark is the historic St. Mary's Church, situated near the common. The area is well-connected by road to Bournemouth and Poole, while maintaining a separate, settled community feel distinct from the more commercial centre of Ferndown to the north.

Area overview

On average Ferndown South has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ferndown South is £53,385 per year. There are 1 schools in Ferndown South: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ferndown South is home to around 8,805 people, with a population density of about 980.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ferndown South Population
8,805
Population density
980 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.19(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.17(-12%)
Other theft
4.54(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.54(-30%)
Burglary
2.27(-18%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,178
92.85%
Other White
266
3.02%
Irish
48
0.54%
Bangladeshi
45
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.5%
Total population: 8,808

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,115
28.6%
No qualifications
1,291
17.46%
Level 3 (A level)
1,222
16.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,116
15.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
845
11.43%
Total 16+ residents: 7,395

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,919
50.77%
Owns with a mortgage
990
26.19%
Other social rented
393
10.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
332
8.78%
Other forms of private rent
64
1.69%
Total households: 3,780

Property prices in Ferndown South

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Ferndown South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ferndown South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached81£505,000
Flats27£210,000
Semi-Detached13£330,000
Terraced18£304,000

10 years median price trend in Ferndown South

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

All postcodes in Ferndown South

BH228JY

Locksley Drive

BH228NG

Peters Road

BH228JX

Locksley Drive

BH228XE

Tamar Close

BH228BQ

Dugdell Close

BH228FR

Peters Road

BH228FF

Peters Road

BH228AJ

Lockyers Drive

BH228HJ

Dorset Avenue

BH228ST

Christchurch Road

BH228HR

Melbury Close

BH228HE

Fernlea Avenue

BH228HX

Wincombe Drive

BH228US

Medway Road

BH228HL

Dorset Avenue

BH229DR

Ham Lane

BH228FA

Coppins Close

BH228BZ

Golf Links Road

BH228FL

Peters Road

BH228DP

Craigwood Drive

BH228TF

Ringwood Road

BH228DS

Dudsbury Avenue

BH229FT

Sycamore Gardens

BH229AU

Ringwood Road

BH228NA

Aldridge Road

BH228AQ

Bolton Crescent

BH229FX

Horseshoe Crescent

BH229BA

Ringwood Road

BH228BN

Pringles Drive

BH229AZ

Ringwood Road

BH228UX

Medway Road

BH228BG

Petwyn Close

BH228JZ

Locksley Drive

BH229EG

Dunedin Close

BH228NN

Peters Road

BH229EB

Dunedin Drive

BH228BE

Greensome Drive

BH229DJ

Ham Lane

BH228HY

Stalbridge Drive

BH228BH

Dugdell Close

BH228HZ

Wincombe Close

BH228LN

Casterbridge Road

BH228QX

Darley Road

BH228UR

Medway Road

BH228BU

Golf Links Road

BH228EJ

New Road

BH228JG

Dudsbury Crescent

BH228BJ

Dugdell Close

BH228TD

Christchurch Road

BH228HG

Fernlea Avenue

BH217NB

Stapehill Road

BH228NE

Peters Road

BH228HQ

Fernlea Gardens

BH228JP

Heath Farm Close

BH217LT

Ham Lane

BH228XB

Severn Road

BH228QZ

Wollaton Crescent

BH228LJ

Casterbridge Road

BH229ER

Coneygar Lane

BH228FJ

Peters Road

BH228HU

Sherborne Drive

BH228NF

Lone Pine Drive

BH228AN

Lockyers Drive

BH228UY

Derwent Close

BH229LA

Apple Tree Grove

BH228AF

Barns Road

BH217LY

Stapehill Road

BH217LX

Stapehill Road

BH228AU

Tricketts Lane

BH228NH

Peters Road

BH228JU

Locksley Drive

BH229AB

Ringwood Road

BH228AA

Ford Close

BH229FJ

Glissons

BH228XA

Thames Close

BH229DZ

Angel Lane

BH228BS

Orchard Close

BH228EQ

New Road

BH229BB

Ringwood Road

BH228AY

Ameys Lane

BH229FS

Woodland Avenue

BH228UU

Medway Road

BH228BW

Carroll Avenue

BH229DW

Ham Lane

BH228NL

Peters Road

BH228UZ

Trent Way

BH228AH

Emberley Close

BH229AY

Ringwood Road

BH229BP

Lake Farm Close

BH228AL

Lockyers Drive

BH229BS

Ringwood Road

BH228HS

Morden Avenue

BH229AE

Ringwood Road

BH228JS

Sherwood Avenue

BH228DR

Old Pines Close

BH229DX

Glissons

BH228FS

Peters Road

BH228UT

Medway Road

BH228TB

Christchurch Road

BH229EA

St Just Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.