Ferndown North is the northern ward of Ferndown in Dorset, sitting on the gravel plateaus and pockets of lowland heath north of the River Stour. It is largely residential, with a mix of post‑war and later housing, local shops and community amenities; many residents commute to nearby Bournemouth and Poole, while small businesses, retail and care services make up much of the local economy.
Culturally the ward reflects Ferndown’s quieter, middle‑class character, with active community groups, sports clubs and easy access to greenspace - nearby areas such as Moors Valley and local golf courses are popular for walking and outdoor pursuits. The town’s 20th‑century growth out of heathland gives the area a mix of planned streets and remnant commons, and demographic indicators tend to show an older population and relatively low crime compared with national averages.
Postcode districts covering Ferndown North
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 23.6 miles
- Bournemouth 4.9 miles
- Poole 5.9 miles
- Salisbury 19.2 miles
- Christchurch 8.2 miles
- Totton 19.2 miles
- Totton and Eling 19.5 miles
- New Milton 11.2 miles
- Hythe and Dibden 21.8 miles
- Hythe and Dibden Purlieu 22 miles
- Ferndown 0.3 miles
- Ferndown Town 0.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ferndown Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Ferndown Town Parish 0.6 miles
- Ferndown South Ward 0.9 miles
- Longham Built-up area 1.4 miles
- West Moors Built-up area 1.7 miles
- West Parley Built-up area 1.8 miles
- West Moors & Three Legged Cross Ward 2.5 miles
- Colehill & Wimborne Minster East Ward 2.5 miles
- Colehill Parish 2.5 miles
- Wimborne Minster Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Broom Hill Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Bearwood Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Ferndown North
BH21 7LL, BH22 9EZ, BH22 9FN, BH22 9ST, BH21 7SA, BH22 9QD, BH21 7PY, BH22 9LS, BH22 9EY … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 3.3 miles
- Southampton Airport 26 miles
- Branksome Railway Station 5.4 miles
- Bournemouth Railway Station 5.6 miles
- Ringwood Bus Station 5.8 miles
- Poole Bus Station 6.8 miles
Hotels near Ferndown North Ad
- The Bridge House 3 2 miles
- 1777. At The Albion 3.6 miles
- Ferndown Holiday Let 0.7 miles
- Premier Inn Bournemouth/Ferndown 3 1.5 miles
- Premier Inn Bournemouth Ferndown 3 1.5 miles
- Hilton Bournemouth 4 6.1 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth 3 6.1 miles
- King's Head Hotel 3 3.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Bournemouth 3.5 6 miles
- St Leonards Hotel 3 3.4 miles
Schools in Ferndown North
- Ferndown First School Primary
- Ferndown Middle School All ages
- Ferndown Upper School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 0.8 miles
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 3.5 miles
- Dean Court Stadium 5.7 miles
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 6.3 miles
- Crichel House Estate 6.4 miles
- Poole Harbour Harbour 8.3 miles
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 8.9 miles
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 9.1 miles
- Avon Beach Beach 9.2 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 9.8 miles
- Studland Beach Beach 9.8 miles
- Hinton House Estate 10.5 miles