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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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 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

Median price£370,000
Price per sq ft£373
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £521K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £373 per square foot) in Ferndown South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ferndown South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached69£520,000£409
Semi-Detached13£325,000£377
Terraced14£277,500£367
Flats35£195,000£267

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ferndown South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ferndown South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£445,000£275,000£285,000£257,475
2017£439,995£202,500£280,000£306,250
2018£450,000£237,000£365,000£285,000
2019£425,000£302,500£315,000£259,250
2020£446,250£245,000£300,000£245,000
2021£490,000£263,000£325,000£284,500
2022£610,000£290,000£377,500£325,000
2023£555,000£260,000£322,500£287,500
2024£495,000£247,500£292,750£290,000
2025£513,000£212,000£330,000£290,000
2026£525,000£193,500£345,000£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ferndown South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ferndown South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£306£292£311£296
2017£326£268£287£309
2018£334£276£306£301
2019£313£277£320£300
2020£350£268£387£298
2021£378£281£299£304
2022£420£307£383£377
2023£435£336£327£338
2024£396£310£390£370
2025£412£280£388£357
2026£381£263£377£338
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ferndown South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ferndown South in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district.

Band A£1,843
Band B£2,151
Band C£2,458
Band D£2,765
Band E£3,379
Band F£3,994
Band G£4,608
Band H£5,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ferndown South ward.

Local councillors

Hannah Hobbs-Chell

Ferndown South - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Julie Lorraine Robinson

Ferndown South - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

All postcodesin Ferndown South

BH228LF

Egdon Close

BH228XQ

Barns Road

BH228FN

Dane Drive

BH228AG

Barns Road

BH229BE

Clifton Gardens

BH228EX

New Road