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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 129 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
Detached70£510,500
Flats31£220,000
Semi-Detached9£346,000
Terraced19£307,000

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

BH228BS

Orchard Close

BH228DT

Dudsbury Avenue

BH228JN

Heath Farm Road

BH228LD

Woodacre Gardens

BH228XB

Severn Road

BH228DQ

Dudsbury Avenue

BH228BH

Dugdell Close

BH228NB

Peters Road

BH228AL

Lockyers Drive

BH228JX

Locksley Drive

BH228UT

Medway Road

BH228AR

Turbary Road

BH228AB

Ford Lane

BH228EJ

New Road

BH228LJ

Casterbridge Road

BH229FY

Verdure Gardens

BH229AW

Ringwood Road

BH228JH

Glenmoor Road

BH228NG

Peters Road

BH229EQ

Dunedin Gardens

BH229FS

Woodland Avenue

BH228AW

Turbary Road

BH228QT

Matlock Road

BH228EU

New Road

BH228TB

Christchurch Road

BH228XA

Thames Close

BH228XH

Barns Road

BH228EH

New Road

BH228HZ

Wincombe Close

BH229DG

Ham Lane

BH228AA

Ford Close

BH228AU

Tricketts Lane

BH228JT

Sherwood Avenue

BH229AE

Ringwood Road

BH229AP

Ringwood Road

BH228AJ

Lockyers Drive

BH228EY

Dudsbury Avenue

BH228FP

Golf Links Road

BH229AR

Ringwood Road

BH229EB

Dunedin Drive

BH228FT

Alliss Close

BH228FQ

Golf Links Road

BH228HX

Wincombe Drive

BH229BS

Ringwood Road

BH229DW

Ham Lane

BH228EZ

Golf Links Road

BH228JU

Locksley Drive

BH228JZ

Locksley Drive

BH229DN

Green Lane

BH229FU

Stables Court

BH228HN

Dorset Avenue

BH228QU

Matlock Road

BH228XF

Tamar Close

BH228EG

New Road

BH228US

Medway Road

BH228UX

Medway Road

BH228BA

Fairways

BH228EQ

New Road

BH228JQ

Glenmoor Road

BH228AY

Ameys Lane

BH228JG

Dudsbury Crescent

BH229DY

Pompeys Lane

BH229FT

Sycamore Gardens

BH228FL

Peters Road

BH228HY

Stalbridge Drive

BH228JW

Heath Farm Road

BH228AH

Emberley Close

BH228HS

Morden Avenue

BH228NQ

Peters Road

BH217LX

Stapehill Road

BH228BQ

Dugdell Close

BH228EX

New Road

BH228TD

Christchurch Road

BH217LY

Stapehill Road

BH228BJ

Dugdell Close

BH228HF

Fernlea Avenue

BH228XN

Humber Road

BH228BB

Fairways

BH228NA

Aldridge Road

BH228AQ

Bolton Crescent

BH228ET

New Road

BH228XG

Barns Road

BH229DT

Pompeys Lane

BH229DU

High Mead

BH228FA

Coppins Close

BH229FJ

Glissons

BH228BU

Golf Links Road

BH228HE

Fernlea Avenue

BH228NH

Peters Road

BH229DX

Glissons

BH228AS

Turbary Road

BH228FS

Peters Road

BH228HW

Dorset Avenue

BH217NB

Stapehill Road

BH228AG

Barns Road

BH228BD

Stapleford Avenue

BH228JD

Dudsbury Crescent

BH228SU

Christchurch Road

BH228DD

Pringles Close

BH228LG

Everdene Close

Data Sources

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