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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

BH217LD

Uddens Trading Estate

BH217RL

Whittle Road

BH212LL

Hayeswood Road

BH212UQ

Stirrup Close

BH212JE

Hayes Lane

BH217PT

Cobham Road

BH229LY

Warren Walk

BH212EG

Fox Lane

BH217QQ

Cobham Road

BH212LA

Foxcroft Drive

BH212UR

Halter Rise

BH217SF

Cobham Road

BH212DJ

Wimborne Road West

BH217UH

Nimrod Way

BH212EE

Canford Bottom

BH212LF

Martindale Avenue

BH212DS

Wimborne Road West

BH212JY

Foxcroft Drive

BH229TF

Larks Close

BH229ND

Wimborne Road East

BH217NS

Award Road

BH212HX

Cutlers Place

BH217NN

Wimborne Road West

BH229LX

Warren Walk

BH217QP

Telford Road

BH229QQ

Leeson Drive

BH212EF

Fox Lane

BH229TY

Red Oaks Close

BH217PW

Ferndown North

BH217BQ

Uddens Drive

BH229QD

Ameysford Road

BH217NG

Chestnut Grove

BH212JZ

Foxcroft Drive

BH212EU

The Acorns

BH212JT

Dales Drive

BH229UN

Church Road

BH212DW

Wimborne Road West

BH217RB

Cobham Road

BH212JS

Dales Drive

BH212HG

Middlehill Road

Data Sources

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