BH22 — FERNDOWN | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BH22

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BH22 is £435,874, broadly in line with the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in BH22 cost 51.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BH22 have risen 1.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£548,442	848
Semi-detached	£352,478	201
Terraced	£316,522	134
Flat	£213,654	309
All types	£435,874	1532

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BH22

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 18.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BH22 has a crime rate well 77% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

6.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BH22

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BH22 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ferndown Upper School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
West Moors Middle School	Other	Good	mi
Oakhurst Community First School	Primary	Good	mi
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ferndown First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BH22 are 253.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 85% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

253.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

58%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BH22 is collected by Bournemouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,134/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BH22 — FERNDOWN

Area Summary

BH22 (FERNDOWN) offers above-average property prices (£435,874, 52% above national average), low crime (77% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (253 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BH21

WIMBORNE

£489K

▼ 2.3% YoY

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CHRISTCHURCH

£477K

▼ 10.4% YoY

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RINGWOOD

£562K

▲ 6.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BH22?

The average house price in BH22 (FERNDOWN) is £435,874, based on 1532 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 52% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.0% over the past year.

Is BH22 a safe area to live?

Crime in BH22 is significantly below the national average (18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BH22?

There are 7 schools in or near BH22. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BH22?

Council tax in BH22 is collected by Bournemouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,134 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BH22?

The average broadband download speed in BH22 is 253 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 58%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BH22 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BH22 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.