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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

BH228JL

Glenmoor Road

BH228LT

Aldridge Road

BH229AX

Ringwood Road

BH229AT

Ringwood Road

BH228SU

Christchurch Road

BH229AP

Ringwood Road

BH228FT

Alliss Close

BH228FH

Peters Road

BH228HH

Fernlea Close

BH229DE

Longham Farm Close

BH217NA

Square Close

BH228AT

Tricketts Lane

BH229EQ

Dunedin Gardens

BH228DT

Dudsbury Avenue

BH228BL

Lockyers Drive

BH228XH

Barns Road

BH229FW

Paddocks Way

BH229FU

Stables Court

BH228HW

Dorset Avenue

BH228JF

Dudsbury Crescent

BH228JH

Glenmoor Road

BH228DU

Dudsbury Avenue

BH228BP

Carroll Avenue

BH228AX

Pickard Road

BH228LG

Everdene Close

BH228XD

Severn Road

BH228AE

Corbin Avenue

BH228BD

Stapleford Avenue

BH229DG

Ham Lane

BH228BY

Golf Links Road

BH228AW

Turbary Road

BH228AR

Turbary Road

BH228JW

Heath Farm Road

BH228HF

Fernlea Avenue

BH228DA

Golf Links Road

BH228AZ

Corbin Avenue

BH228DE

Gleneagles Close

BH228EH

New Road

BH228JA

Rose Farm Close

BH228AP

Turbary Road

BH228FB

Dormy Crescent

BH228QU

Matlock Road

BH229BU

Ferndown South

BH228QR

Wollaton Road

BH228LE

St Cleeve Way

BH228DW

Chander Close

BH228JD

Dudsbury Crescent

BH228BT

Golf Links Road

BH228HT

Morden Avenue

BH228JT

Sherwood Avenue

BH228BA

Fairways

BH228ET

New Road

BH228XN

Humber Road

BH228LA

Monsal Avenue

BH229DY

Pompeys Lane

BH228AS

Turbary Road

BH228QS

Wollaton Road

BH229AR

Ringwood Road

BH228AB

Ford Lane

BH228NQ

Peters Road

BH228LB

Monsal Avenue

BH229DN

Green Lane

BH228EU

New Road

BH228JR

Heath Farm Way

BH229DU

High Mead

BH228AD

Ford Lane

BH229FY

Verdure Gardens

BH228JN

Heath Farm Road

BH228LH

Henchard Close

BH228EZ

Golf Links Road

BH229FR

Oak Tree Court

BH229AA

Ringwood Road

BH228HN

Dorset Avenue

BH228LD

Woodacre Gardens

BH229AD

Ringwood Road

BH228QY

Wollaton Road

BH228FP

Golf Links Road

BH228JQ

Glenmoor Road

BH228QT

Matlock Road

BH228DQ

Dudsbury Avenue

BH228FQ

Golf Links Road

BH228EY

Dudsbury Avenue

BH228JJ

Glenmoor Road

BH229AN

Ringwood Road

BH229DP

Ham Lane

BH229DT

Pompeys Lane

BH228FG

Peters Road

BH228EG

New Road

BH228BX

Golf Links Road

BH228DD

Pringles Close

BH229AW

Ringwood Road

BH228XG

Barns Road

BH228DH

Golf Links Road

BH228DX

Dudsbury Avenue

BH228ND

Aldridge Road

BH228DB

Evening Glade

BH228NB

Peters Road

BH228XF

Tamar Close

BH228NJ

Peters Road

BH228BB

Fairways

Data Sources

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