Postcode BH21 7LR is located in an urban city, within the Ferndown North ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Ferndown West & Canford Bottom area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ferndown West & Canford Bottom is £54,826 per year. The nearest station is Branksome located about 4.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ferndown West & Canford Bottom has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,908 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
Ferndown West & Canford Bottom has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ferndown West & Canford Bottom is £54,826 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH21 7LR.
Ferndown West & Canford Bottom near BH21 7LR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Branksome located about 4.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Ferndown North area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 111 | £490,000 |
| Flats | 34 | £225,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £359,500 |
| Terraced | 11 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ferndown North
In the BH21 7LR postcode area, located within Ferndown West & Canford Bottom, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.