Postcode BH22 8BW is located in an urban city, within the Ferndown South ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Ferndown Town area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ferndown Town is £41,400 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 5.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ferndown Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,991 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Ferndown Town has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Ferndown Town is £41,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH22 8BW.
Ferndown Town near BH22 8BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Ferndown South area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,630,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 72 | £507,500 |
| Flats | 31 | £225,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £353,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £303,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ferndown South
In the BH22 8BW postcode area, located within Ferndown Town, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BH22 8BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Victoria Road, Dorset, BH22 9HU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Ferndown Food & Wine | Dorset, BH22 9FQ | Walking directions to Ferndown Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Euro Mini Market | Victoria Road, Dorset, BH22 9DF | Walking directions to Euro Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Penny's Walk, Dorset, BH22 9TH | Walking directions to Tesco |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.