Area Info for Ferndown Town (Dorset)

Ferndown Town, Dorset, UK

Ferndown is a town located in the county of Dorset, in the South West of England. It is situated approximately 4 miles north of Bournemouth and about 15 miles south of Ringwood. The town is part of the Dorset unitary authority area and is known for its suburban character and community facilities.

History and Development

Ferndown developed significantly during the 20th century, transitioning from a rural village to a more suburban town. Its growth was influenced by the expansion of nearby Bournemouth and the development of residential areas to accommodate a growing population. The town's name is believed to derive from the local fern-covered woodland that once characterized the area.

Amenities and Facilities

Ferndown offers a range of amenities including shopping centres, supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities. The town centre features various retail outlets, cafes, and pubs. There are also several parks and green spaces, such as Ferndown Common, which provides recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.

Transport Links

The town is well-connected by road, with the A31 dual carriageway providing access to Bournemouth, Poole, and the wider region. Public transport services include bus routes that connect Ferndown to nearby towns and cities. The nearest railway stations are in Bournemouth and Poole, offering rail services to London and other major destinations.

Community and Culture

Ferndown has a vibrant community with various local events, clubs, and societies. The town hosts annual events such as fairs and markets that foster community spirit. Local sports clubs and leisure centres provide opportunities for recreation and social engagement.

Notable Features

The town is known for its natural surroundings, including Ferndown Common, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The area also features a mix of modern housing developments and traditional buildings, reflecting its historical roots and contemporary growth.

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School
Colehill First School	1.26 miles
Pilford Heath Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2LZ
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Wimborne	1.36 miles
Cutlers Place, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HN
Hayeswood First School	1.36 miles
Cutlers Place, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HN
Ferndown Upper School	1.59 miles
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EY
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Middle School, Colehill	1.75 miles
Colehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AB
Ferndown Middle School	1.84 miles
Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9UP
West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School	1.88 miles
Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JF
Ferndown First School	1.92 miles
Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9FB
Beaucroft Foundation School	2.00 miles
Wimborne Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2SS
Dumpton School	2.04 miles
Deans Grove House, Deans Grove, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AF
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School	2.15 miles
Hampreston Village, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7LX
Oakhurst Community First School	2.25 miles
Shaftesbury Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DY
Canford School	2.38 miles
Canford Magna, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AD
St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School	2.44 miles
Gaunts Common, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4JN
West Moors Middle School	2.44 miles
Heathfield Way, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DA
Parley First School	2.53 miles
Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8QE

Clinic
Jessopp House	2.86 miles
Mill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1HG
Oakley House	2.97 miles
15 Oakley Lane, Wimborne, Bournemouth, BH21 1SF
East Divisional Headquarters	3.15 miles
The Acorn Building, 241 Ringwood Road, St. Leonards, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2SP
St Leonards Hospital	3.24 miles
241 Ringwood Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2RR
Bearwood Neighbourhood Centre	3.64 miles
325 King John Avenue, Bearwood, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9TF
Pelhams Community Clinic	3.66 miles
Pelhams Park, Millhams Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7LH
Turbary Park Centre	4.80 miles
Turbary Park Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 8SR
The Harvey Practice	4.97 miles
Wallace House Surgery, 18 Kirkway, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8EE
Canford Heath Clinic	5.05 miles
Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 9DW
The Village Surgery	5.70 miles
Gillett Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BF
Headway Dorset (Albany Park)	5.95 miles
22 Albany Park, Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BX
Branksome Clinic	6.21 miles
51a Layton Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2BJ
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp (Ringwood)	6.25 miles
2 The Furlong Centre, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1AT
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Ringwood	6.33 miles
31 Southampton Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1HB
Ringwood Medical Centre	6.38 miles
The Close, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1JY
Greyfriars Community Centre	6.39 miles
44 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1DW

GP
West Moors Group Practice	1.80 miles
175 Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0HX
The Village Medical Practice	1.85 miles
Vernon House, 164 Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JB
Pennys Hill Practice	2.04 miles
Ferndown Medical Centre, St. Marys Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HB
Orchid House Practice	2.08 miles
Ferndown Medical Centre, St Marys Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HF
Glenmoor Road	2.67 miles
54 Glenmoor Road, West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8QF
Corbin Avenue Surgery	2.68 miles
Corbin Avenue, Tricketts Cross, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8AZ
The Quarter Jack Surgery	2.78 miles
Rodways Corner, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AP
The Old Dispensary Practice	2.79 miles
32 East Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1PL
Walford Mill Medical Practice	2.79 miles
Knobcrook Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL
Rushmoor House	2.99 miles
69-71 Church Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RQ
The Harvey Practice	3.02 miles
81 Merley Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3BB
Bearwood Medical Practice	3.63 miles
Bearwood Medical Centre, Knights Road, Bearwood, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9ST
Durdell's Avenue Practice	3.78 miles
1 Durdells Avenue, Kinson, Bournemouth, BH11 9EH
Kinson Road Practice	3.90 miles
440 Kinson Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5EY
Northbourne Surgery	3.98 miles
1368 Wimborne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 7AR
Cornerways Medical Centre	4.19 miles
St. Leonards Surgery, Cornerways 1 Pine Drive, St. Leonards, Dorset, BH24 2LN

Hospital
Victoria Hospital	3.15 miles
Victoria Hospital, Victoria Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1ER
St Leonards Community Hospital (Dorset)	3.24 miles
Ringwood Road, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2RR
Oakcroft	3.50 miles
42 Gravel Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1RR
Alderney Hospital	5.01 miles
Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NB
Nuffield Health, Bournemouth Hospital	6.76 miles
67 Landsdowne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1RW
Royal Bournemouth General Hospital	6.98 miles
Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DW
Poole Hospital	7.08 miles
Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2JB
BMI The Harbour Hospital	7.11 miles
St Mary`s Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BH
Nightingale House/Court/Florence House	7.28 miles
Alumhurst Road, 49 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8EW
Pebble Lodge	7.28 miles
49 Alumhurst Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8EW
Christchurch Hospital	8.07 miles
Fairmile Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2JX
Fairmile House	8.08 miles
Jumpers Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2JT
St Ann's Hospital	8.42 miles
69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7LN
Kimmeridge Court	8.42 miles
69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, BH13 7LN
Fordingbridge Hospital	9.52 miles
Bartons Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1JD
Blandford Community Hospital	10.79 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD

Pharmacy
Colehill Pharmacy	1.49 miles
42 Middlehill Road, Colehill, Wimborne, BH21 2SE
Moors Pharmacy	1.81 miles
Unit 6, 175 Station Road, West Moors, Wimborne, BH22 0HX
Ostomart Limited	1.93 miles
530 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9NG
Rowlands Pharmacy	2.04 miles
Ferndown Medical Centre, St. Marys Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HB
In Store Pharmacy	2.14 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Penny Walks, Ferndown District Centre, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9TH
Ferndown Pharmacy	2.19 miles
487 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AG
Boots	2.47 miles
Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AL
Boots	2.78 miles
The Quarter Jack Surgery, Rodways Corner, Wimborne, BH21 1AP
The Walford Mill Pharmacy	2.79 miles
Walford Mill Pharmacy, Knobcrook Road, WIMBORNE, Dorset, BH21 1NL
Lloydspharmacy	2.88 miles
9 The Square, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1JA
Rowlands Pharmacy	3.05 miles
56 Sopwith Crescent, Merley, Wimborne, BH21 1SQ
Instachem Ltd	3.22 miles
Unit 55 Azura Close, Woolsbridge Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6SZ
Parley Cross Pharmacy	3.49 miles
143 New Road, Parley Cross, Ferndown, BH22 8EB
Bearwood Pharmacy	3.68 miles
Unit 4 Bearwood Centre, King John Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9TW
Day Lewis Chemists	3.77 miles
52 Anchor Road, Bearcross, Bournemouth, BH11 9HS
Lloydspharmacy	3.86 miles
1555 Wimborne Rd, Kinson, Bournemouth, BH10 7AZ

Park
HOLT HEATH	1.14 miles
PENNINGTON'S COPSE, ALDER BED & BROADMOOR	1.70 miles
SLOP BOG	1.78 miles
LEIGH COMMON	2.07 miles
THREE LEGGED CROSS	2.86 miles
MILLHAMS MEAD	3.50 miles
DEWLANDS COMMON	4.07 miles
KINSON COMMON	4.12 miles
POTTERNE HILL	4.24 miles
MOORS VALLEY	4.45 miles
WEST HOWE	4.46 miles
STOUR VALLEY	4.46 miles
COGDEAN ELMS	4.48 miles
CORFE & BARROW HILLS	4.56 miles
BUGDENS COPSE	4.63 miles
CORFE HILLS	4.71 miles

Groceries
SPAR Wimborne	1.45 miles
103, Wimborne Road West, Dorset, BH21 2DH
Co-op Wimborne	1.62 miles
Colehill, BH21 2RX
Co-op Ferndown	1.82 miles
West Moors, BH22 OHT
Tesco Ferndown (Express)	1.86 miles
126 Station Rd, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JB
Iceland Ferndown	2.10 miles
51/53 Victoria Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HU
Tesco Ferndown (Superstore)	2.13 miles
Pennys Walk, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9TH
M&S Ferndown Foodhall	2.21 miles
296 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AS
Leigh Park Stores	2.46 miles
5 Gordon Road, Wimborne Dorset BH21 2AP
Sainsbury's Ferndown	2.47 miles
597 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AL
Tesco Ferndown (Express)	2.54 miles
31 Glenmoor Rd, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8QE
Lidl Ferndown	2.57 miles
Ringwood Rd, (a348), Ferndown, BH22 9BB
Londis Texaco West Moors Service Station	2.68 miles
Ringwood Road, West Moors, BH22 0AB
Waitrose Wimborne	2.68 miles
Rowlands Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AN
Co-op Wimborne	2.84 miles
Wimborne, BH21 1ED
Co-op Wimborne	2.84 miles
Wimborne Road, Wimborne, BH21 1NW
Nisa Local	3.05 miles
58/64 Sopwith Crescent, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1SQ

Airport
Bournemouth International Airport	5.19 miles
Southampton Airport	26.41 miles

Bus Stop
Telford Road (NE)	0.86 miles
Telford Road (SW)	0.87 miles
Whittle Road (NE)	0.89 miles
Whittle Road (SW)	0.89 miles
Cedar Park (S)	0.99 miles
Cedar Park (N)	0.99 miles
Heath Close ()	1.08 miles
Heath Close ()	1.09 miles
Sandy Close ()	1.14 miles
Sandy Close ()	1.14 miles
Brackenhill Road ()	1.15 miles
Kestrel Close (NE)	1.15 miles
Brackenhill Road ()	1.15 miles
Uddens Cross (E)	1.15 miles
Kestrel Close (SW)	1.16 miles
Kingsway (E)	1.16 miles

Ferry Port
Poole Quay Ferry Landing	7.91 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal	8.23 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing	8.78 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing	9.05 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing	9.10 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing	9.20 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal	9.53 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal	9.77 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing	10.61 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing	10.71 miles
Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal	18.07 miles
Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal	20.38 miles
Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal	23.42 miles
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal	23.43 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal	23.45 miles
Weymouth Ferry Terminal	27.02 miles

Railway Station
Branksome Rail Station	6.50 miles
Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station	6.81 miles
Bournemouth Rail Station	7.08 miles
Poole Rail Station	7.38 miles
Hamworthy Rail Station	7.67 miles
Pokesdown Rail Station	7.72 miles
Christchurch Rail Station	8.55 miles
Holton Heath Rail Station	9.94 miles
Hinton Admiral Rail Station	10.55 miles
Wareham Rail Station	11.98 miles
New Milton Rail Station	12.72 miles
Sway Rail Station	14.20 miles
Brockenhurst Rail Station	15.57 miles
Wool Rail Station	15.96 miles
Lymington Town Rail Station	17.66 miles
Tisbury Rail Station	17.80 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (BH21 7BH)
Number of Properties in Catchment	14
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)	0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)	5
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)	0
High Risk (>3.3%)	1

STRAWBERRY FIELDS, WHITEMOOR HOLT WIMBORNE DORSET BH21 7DA	£251,110 2024-01-04 detached freehold
Sold 2013-08-19	£620,000
Sold 2007-02-21	£450,000
SUNNYMEAD, WHITEMOOR HOLT WIMBORNE DORSET BH21 7DA	£430,000 2021-03-26 semidetached freehold
OAKVIEW, WHITEMOOR HOLT WIMBORNE DORSET BH21 7DA	£640,000 2018-09-28 detached freehold
Sold 2006-01-12	£377,000
Sold 2003-04-23	£250,000
Sold 1996-04-19	£108,000
PADDOCK LODGE, WHITEMOOR HOLT WIMBORNE DORSET BH21 7DA	£710,000 2015-11-26 detached freehold
TREFILLEN LODGE, WHITEMOOR HOLT WIMBORNE DORSET BH21 7DA	£483,500 2015-06-12 semidetached freehold
Sold 1997-11-28	£122,000
SPRINGFIELDS, WHITEMOOR HOLT WIMBORNE DORSET BH21 7DA	£675,000 2007-10-10 detached freehold
COB COTTAGE, WHITEMOOR HOLT WIMBORNE DORSET BH21 7DA	£580,000 2006-12-08 detached freehold
WHITEMOOR FARM, WHITEMOOR HOLT WIMBORNE DORSET BH21 7DA	£350,000 2002-11-15 detached freehold
GREENACRES HOUSE, WHITEMOOR HOLT WIMBORNE DORSET BH21 7DA	£380,000 2000-08-24 detached freehold
WHITEMOOR HOUSE, WHITEMOOR HOLT WIMBORNE DORSET BH21 7DA	£145,000 1999-05-28 detached freehold
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