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Ferndown West & Canford Bottom

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About

Ferndown West and Canford Bottom is a largely residential area situated on the eastern outskirts of Bournemouth. The landscape is characterised by a mix of housing estates, mature pine woodlands, and pockets of heathland. The area is bordered by the busy A31 trunk road, which runs along its northern edge, providing a major transport link.

A notable local feature is the extensive Canford Heath, one of the largest remaining lowland heaths in the UK. This significant habitat, with its network of sandy paths, shapes the western boundary of the area. The settlement itself is primarily centred around local shopping parades and community facilities serving its suburban population.

Area overview

On average Ferndown West & Canford Bottom has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ferndown West & Canford Bottom is £54,826 per year. There are 3 schools in Ferndown West & Canford Bottom: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ferndown West & Canford Bottom is home to around 6,326 people, with a population density of about 628.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ferndown West & Canford Bottom Population
6,326
Population density
628.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.01(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.54(-23%)
Other theft
4.74(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.43(-32%)
Public order
3.48(-47%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,071
95.97%
Other White
97
1.53%
Irish
30
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.28%
Chinese
17
0.27%
Total population: 6,326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,490
27.8%
Level 3 (A level)
993
18.53%
No qualifications
945
17.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
774
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
572
10.67%
Total 16+ residents: 5,359

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,442
52.11%
Owns with a mortgage
932
33.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
209
7.55%
Other social rented
107
3.87%
Other forms of private rent
51
1.84%
Total households: 2,767

Property prices in Ferndown West & Canford Bottom

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £382,000 in Ferndown West & Canford Bottom area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £770,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ferndown West & Canford Bottom 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 West & Canford Bottom over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached34£347,500
Terraced20£310,000
Flats4£226,000
Detached56£438,750

10 years median price trend in Ferndown West & Canford Bottom

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ferndown West & Canford Bottom.

All postcodes in Ferndown West & Canford Bottom

BH212JW

Freemans Close

BH229PG

Clayford Avenue

BH229QW

Kingsway

BH229TW

Kestrel Close

BH217NW

Wimborne Road West

BH212LJ

Hayeswood Road

BH212JH

Cedar Drive

BH217PN

Cobham Road

BH212LB

Briar Way

BH217RW

Cobham Road

BH229TX

Laburnum Close

BH212DH

Wimborne Road West

BH229NE

Wimborne Road East

BH229SY

Barrow View

BH229PW

Coppice Avenue

BH229TN

Curlew Close

BH229LT

Warren Walk

BH217BG

Uddens Drive

BH217SQ

Cobham Road

BH217LS

Ham Lane

BH217QD

Cobham Road

BH212JU

Dales Close

BH229PA

Stanfield Road

BH229QY

Hill View Road

BH217QZ

Cobham Road

BH212EB

Wimborne Road West

BH229TU

Hilltop Close

BH217RG

Haviland Road

BH212JD

Hayes Lane

BH229NA

Wimborne Road East

BH217QL

Telford Road

BH217NF

Stapehill Road

BH212DU

Wimborne Road West

BH217QH

Cobham Road

BH217BX

Cobham Road

BH229PU

Coppice Avenue

BH229EZ

Cherry Grove

BH229HA

Caister Close

BH212FQ

Augustin Drive

BH217PG

Cobham Road

BH217LQ

Uddens Trading Estate

BH212UA

Farriers Close

BH229LU

Warren Walk

BH229NR

Wimborne Road East

BH217BU

Vulcan Way

BH217ED

Cobham Road

BH229SX

Autumn Close

BH229PF

Bracken Road

BH217QE

Cobham Road

BH212JA

Hayes Lane

BH217PE

Cobham Road

BH217RE

Cobham Road

BH229NB

Wimborne Road East

BH217RP

Whittle Road

BH217RR

Old Forge Road

BH212HZ

Cutlers Place

BH229RG

Leeson Drive

BH212EQ

Fox Lane

BH229TG

Prunus Close

BH217RU

Whittle Road

BH217QJ

Cobham Road

BH217NZ

Forest View Drive

BH212HB

Canford Bottom

BH217NL

Uddens Trading Estate

BH217BD

Pilford Lane

BH212HD

Canford Bottom

BH212DZ

Wimborne Road West

BH217NP

Cobham Road

BH212FP

The Cloisters

BH212JP

Lawns Road

BH229RE

Leeson Drive

BH212UT

Bridle Way

BH217RY

Haviland Road

BH229QP

Pine Glen Avenue

BH229PP

Coppice Avenue

BH212JN

Freemans Lane

BH229PY

Ameysford Road

BH212UG

Spur Close

BH212JB

Hayes Lane

BH212EN

Sycamore Place

BH217SH

Nimrod Way

BH212HY

Cutlers Place

BH212LD

Hounds Way

BH212DP

Wimborne Road West

BH217LU

Stour Close

BH212DQ

Wimborne Road West

BH212EA

Abbey Gardens

BH217QR

Telford Road

BH229PS

Prunus Drive

BH229PJ

Coppice Avenue

BH212DY

Wimborne Road West

BH212HA

Canford Bottom

BH217RF

Haviland Road

BH217QG

Cobham Road

BH217RS

Cobham Road

BH229QN

Kingsway

BH229RF

Leeson Drive

BH212JL

Hayes Close

BH229EY

Cherry Grove

BH229RB

Siskin Close

Data Sources

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