Postcode BH22 8XE 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 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ferndown Town is £45,302 per year. The nearest station is Bournemouth located about 5.2 miles away.
Ferndown Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,899 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Ferndown Town has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.9% 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 per household in Ferndown Town is £45,302 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BH22 8XE.
Ferndown Town near BH22 8XE 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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Ferndown South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 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 | £510,000 |
| Flats | 31 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £346,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £298,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ferndown South
In the BH22 8XE postcode area, located within Ferndown Town, there are no 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: 16/01/2026.