BH22 (Ferndown) in Dorset has demonstrated modest price appreciation over the past five years, with property values growing at a compound annual rate of 1.4%, positioning it in the lower quartile nationally with a trajectory score of 43.0/100. Rental growth has substantially outpaced capital growth, expanding at 4.8% annually over the same period, suggesting a landlord-focused market dynamic. The district remains in a latent gentrification stage, indicating limited active regeneration pressures at present. These metrics reflect a market characterised by slower price momentum but steadier rental demand, typical of established suburban locations outside major employment centres.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.8% per year
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What's changing in Ferndown · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.5 points this month to 42/100, driven mainly by safety.
Ferndown (BH22) common questions
Is Ferndown up and coming?
Ferndown (BH22) has a trajectory score of 42/100 (Average), placing it in the top 87% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.0 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Ferndown safe?
Ferndown has a safety score of 74/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ferndown?
The average property price in Ferndown (BH22) is £322k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ferndown?
The median monthly rent in Ferndown (BH22) is £1,029 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ferndown?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bournemouth (BH11), Verwood (BH31), Ringwood (BH24), Poole (BH12), Christchurch (BH23). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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