Postcode BH21 7QR 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.1 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 6.0 miles away. There are no primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ferndown West & Canford Bottom has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,249 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Ferndown West & Canford Bottom has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from BH21 7QR.
Ferndown West & Canford Bottom near BH21 7QR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Branksome located about 6 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
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.