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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 34 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
34
Deprivation level
3/10
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
17.26(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.52(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.2(-35%)
Other theft
3.52(-37%)
Burglary
2.5(-8%)
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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Ferndown South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,630,000.

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
Detached72£510,000
Flats31£220,000
Semi-Detached9£346,000
Terraced20£298,500

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

BH228FN

Dane Drive

BH228JS

Sherwood Avenue

BH228LH

Henchard Close

BH228QR

Wollaton Road

BH228HL

Dorset Avenue

BH217NA

Square Close

BH228AP

Turbary Road

BH229BU

Ferndown South

BH228AF

Barns Road

BH228FH

Peters Road

BH228LA

Monsal Avenue

BH228AX

Pickard Road

BH228DA

Golf Links Road

BH228LN

Casterbridge Road

BH229DJ

Ham Lane

BH229FX

Horseshoe Crescent

BH217LT

Ham Lane

BH228BG

Petwyn Close

BH228BP

Carroll Avenue

BH228DX

Dudsbury Avenue

BH228HG

Fernlea Avenue

BH228JF

Dudsbury Crescent

BH228NE

Peters Road

BH228UU

Medway Road

BH229BB

Ringwood Road

BH229DP

Ham Lane

BH229DR

Ham Lane

BH228BW

Carroll Avenue

BH228DS

Dudsbury Avenue

BH228AZ

Corbin Avenue

BH228DH

Golf Links Road

BH228FR

Peters Road

BH228JR

Heath Farm Way

BH229EG

Dunedin Close

BH228QS

Wollaton Road

BH228BX

Golf Links Road

BH228DE

Gleneagles Close

BH228HT

Morden Avenue

BH228HU

Sherborne Drive

BH228JL

Glenmoor Road

BH228JP

Heath Farm Close

BH228JY

Locksley Drive

BH229DZ

Angel Lane

BH228TF

Ferndown South

BH228UZ

Trent Way

BH228AN

Lockyers Drive

BH228DR

Old Pines Close

BH228ST

Christchurch Road

BH228BT

Golf Links Road

BH228FG

Peters Road

BH229AD

Ringwood Road

BH228LT

Aldridge Road

BH228NJ

Peters Road

BH228QZ

Wollaton Crescent

BH228AD

Ford Lane

BH229AB

Ringwood Road

BH228BY

Golf Links Road

BH229DE

Longham Farm Close

BH228AE

Corbin Avenue

BH228HR

Melbury Close

BH228LE

St Cleeve Way

BH228NN

Peters Road

BH228ND

Aldridge Road

BH229AA

Ringwood Road

BH228BL

Lockyers Drive

BH228FF

Peters Road

BH228XE

Tamar Close

BH228BE

Greensome Drive

BH228LB

Monsal Avenue

BH228NL

Peters Road

BH229BP

Lake Farm Close

BH228DU

Dudsbury Avenue

BH228HH

Fernlea Close

BH228HQ

Fernlea Gardens

BH228DB

Evening Glade

BH229AN

Ringwood Road

BH229AZ

Ringwood Road

BH228FB

Dormy Crescent

BH228HJ

Dorset Avenue

BH228JA

Rose Farm Close

BH228QY

Wollaton Road

BH229BE

Clifton Gardens

BH229FW

Paddocks Way

BH228AT

Tricketts Lane

BH228BZ

Golf Links Road

BH229AY

Ringwood Road

BH228DP

Craigwood Drive

BH228UR

Medway Road

BH228UY

Derwent Close

BH228LF

Egdon Close

BH228BN

Pringles Drive

BH229AT

Ringwood Road

BH229AU

Ringwood Road

BH228XD

Severn Road

BH229LA

Apple Tree Grove

BH228DW

Chander Close

BH228JJ

Glenmoor Road

BH229ER

Coneygar Lane

BH229FR

Oak Tree Court

BH228NF

Lone Pine Drive

Data Sources

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