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BH22

FERNDOWN

Dorset, South West, England

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BH22 is the postcode district for FERNDOWN, located in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £435,874
1yr change ▲ 1.0%
Crime 77% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£435,874

▲ 1.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

52% above national avg

Crime Rate

18.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

77% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

253 Mbps

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.

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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

£428K £434K £439K £445K £450K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

44

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.

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253.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

58%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about BH22 FERNDOWN

What is the average house price in BH22 FERNDOWN?
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 FERNDOWN 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 is the population of BH22 FERNDOWN?
The population of BH22 (FERNDOWN) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 44 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BH22 FERNDOWN?
There are 7 schools in or near BH22. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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