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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

BH212DF

Wimborne Road West

BH217BE

Uddens Drive

BH229QZ

Bunting Road

BH217NX

Forest View Drive

BH212DT

Wimborne Road West

BH217QF

Cobham Road

BH212EJ

Wyelands Avenue

BH212HT

Sunnybank Way

BH217PB

Forest Way

BH212JX

Foxcroft Drive

BH212DX

Wimborne Road West

BH217RJ

Whittle Road

BH229PT

Coppice Avenue

BH229RD

Leeson Drive

BH217NE

Keepers Lane

BH217RZ

Haviland Road

BH217QB

Cobham Road

BH212LN

Churchmoor Road

BH212HJ

Middlehill Road

BH217QW

Telford Road

BH212ED

Stapehill Crescent

BH229LS

Warren Walk

BH229QH

Stonechat Close

BH229QT

Hilltop Road

BH217PS

Cobham Road

BH229EW

Mountbatten Drive

BH217NU

Forest View Drive

BH212UU

Bridle Way

BH217QS

Telford Road

BH229LZ

Wimborne Road East

BH212RA

Willow Drive

BH217NT

Award Road

BH212DL

Wimborne Road West

BH217PF

Cobham Road

BH212TY

Colt Close

BH212UN

Saddle Close

BH217HZ

Cobham Road

BH212JQ

Cedar Drive

BH229TL

Leeson Drive

BH229NZ

St James Road

BH229QJ

Nuthatch Close

BH229PR

Coppice Avenue

BH217LW

Pompeys Lane

BH229PZ

Ameysford Road

BH217SB

Cobham Road

BH217LE

Uddens Drive

BH217LL

Uddens Drive

BH229TJ

Batstone Way

BH217RQ

Haviland Road

BH217LP

Old Ham Lane

BH217QN

Telford Road

BH229ET

Church Road

BH229PX

Coppice Avenue

BH212JJ

Hayes Close

BH212HF

Canford Bottom

BH217SG

Johnson Road

BH229PD

Bracken Road

BH229NY

St James Road

BH229QL

Leeson Drive

BH212LE

Martindale Avenue

BH217PY

Haviland Road

BH212DN

Wimborne Road West

BH212DG

Wimborne Road West

BH217SA

Haviland Road

BH229DH

Brickyard Lane

BH217QY

Telford Road

BH229RA

Dunnock Close

BH229FB

Church Road

BH217SP

Lindbergh Road

BH212JG

Hayes Lane

BH217SE

Johnson Road

BH212EX

Henbest Close

BH212TZ

Hunters Close

BH229QS

Hilltop Road

BH229UP

Church Road

BH217RX

Telford Road

BH212DR

Summerfield Close

BH217PA

Paddock Close

BH229QU

Larks Rise

BH212HR

Fryers Copse

BH229PQ

Clayford Avenue

BH229EN

Peter Grant Way

BH217RN

Cobham Road

BH229PN

Coppice Avenue

BH212EH

Fox Lane

BH212US

Bridle Way

BH212HE

Canford Bottom

BH217PQ

Cobham Road

BH217ND

Stapehill Road

BH212UB

Bridle Way

BH217NY

Forest View Drive

BH217SD

Cedar Trade Park

BH212ST

Fernway Close

BH212JR

Lawns Close

BH229LR

Warren Walk

BH229PL

Coppice Avenue

BH217WH

Nimrod Way

BH212JF

Hayes Lane

BH229PE

Bracken Road

BH217LR

Ham Lane

Data Sources

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