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Elm AcademyOutstandingFerndown Upper SchoolGoodFerndown First SchoolGoodParley First SchoolGoodFerndown Middle SchoolGoodThe average house price in Ferndown is £417,286, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Ferndown house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Ferndown a nice place to live?
Yes, Ferndown is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Dorset. It particularly appeals to retirees.
How safe is Ferndown?
Ferndown has a low crime rate for a South West town, with around 28 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 63% below the national average, and 41% below the Dorset average.
What are the best schools in Ferndown?
Ferndown has 20 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Elm Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include The Epiphany School and St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Ferndown?
The majority of residents in Ferndown identify as White (British) (94%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (93%). The most common religion is Christian (55%).