Ferndown South sits in the southern part of Ferndown in eastern Dorset, England, and is largely a suburban ward of family homes, bungalows and pockets of green space. The area benefits from nearby heathland and recreational facilities, and is within easy commuting distance of Bournemouth and Poole, giving residents access to larger employment and leisure hubs while retaining a quieter, small‑town feel.
Historically the town expanded in the 20th century and the ward reflects that suburban growth, with a mix of local shops, community groups and leisure amenities including a golf club and sports facilities. Socially it has a strong community atmosphere and a notable proportion of older residents, so neighbourhood clubs, volunteer organisations and low‑key cultural events play an important role in local life.
Postcode districts covering Ferndown South
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 23.4 miles
- Bournemouth 4.1 miles
- Poole 5.5 miles
- Salisbury 19.8 miles
- Christchurch 7.4 miles
- Totton 19 miles
- Totton and Eling 19.3 miles
- New Milton 10.5 miles
- Hythe and Dibden 21.5 miles
- Hythe and Dibden Purlieu 21.6 miles
- Ferndown 0.6 miles
- Ferndown Town 0.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ferndown Town Parish 0.3 miles
- Ferndown Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Longham Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Ferndown North Ward 0.9 miles
- West Parley Built-up area 1 mile
- West Moors Built-up area 2 miles
- Kinson Ward 2.2 miles
- Redhill & Northbourne Ward 2.4 miles
- Merritown Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Bearwood Built-up area 2.5 miles
- West Moors & Three Legged Cross Ward 3 miles
- Moordown Ward 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Ferndown South
BH22 8JY, BH22 9EG, BH22 8UT, BH22 9EB, BH22 8DW, BH22 8EY, BH22 8AE, BH21 7LY, BH22 8HN … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 2.5 miles
- Southampton Airport 25.8 miles
- Branksome Railway Station 4.7 miles
- Bournemouth Railway Station 4.8 miles
- Ringwood Bus Station 5.8 miles
- Poole Bus Station 6.4 miles
Hotels in Ferndown South Ad
Schools in Ferndown South
- Hampreston C of E Voluntary Aided First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Holy Cross Abbey (Stapehill, Dorset, England) Historic site 1.4 miles
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 2.7 miles
- Dean Court Stadium 4.8 miles
- Bournemouth International Centre Theatre 5.4 miles
- Crichel House Estate 7.3 miles
- Poole Harbour Harbour 8 miles
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 8 miles
- Avon Beach Beach 8.4 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 9.1 miles
- Studland Beach Beach 9.2 miles
- Tarrant Abbey Historic site 9.7 miles
- Hinton House Estate 9.8 miles