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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

BH228QX

Darley Road

BH228XQ

Barns Road

BH229AX

Ringwood Road

BH229EA

St Just Close

BH228FJ

Peters Road

BH229BA

Ringwood Road

Data Sources

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