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Ferndown, United Kingdom
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Ferndown is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 17,650. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 17,650 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8074°, -1.8998° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.8 inches (1,087 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.1 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,577 |
| Median Age | 51.5 years |
About Ferndown
Ferndown is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 17,650. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ferndown vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Ferndown vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,577 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,577 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,606 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $424,950 |
| 51% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,189 |
| 2% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.7% |
| Housing Units | 7,060 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ferndown
Ferndown has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8074°N, 1.8998°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 85 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Ferndown has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.5% |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,308.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 28.2% |
Schools in Ferndown
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinson Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Portfield School | - | - | - | - |
| Ferndown Upper School | - | - | - | - |
| Oakhurst Community First School | - | - | - | - |
| West Moors Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School | - | - | - | - |
| Parley First School | - | - | - | - |
| Ferndown First School | - | - | - | - |
| Ferndown Middle School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ferndown
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenade Radio | easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Xtra Hot | bournemouth, community | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Serenade Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Salisbury Plain | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Bournemouth One | pop | AAC | |
| Hot Gold | 70s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| BFBS Blandford | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Forest FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Southampton Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - Classic Rock | classic rock | MP3 | |
| Alfred | community news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Naim Classical | classical, orchestral | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Jazz | jazz | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Naim Radio | classical, electronica | OGG 160 kbps | |
| State of the Art Radio | - | MP3 |
Museums in Ferndown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Pool | ||||
| Bournemouth Aviation Museum | ||||
| Bournemouth Natural Science Museum | ||||
| Breamore House and Countryside Museum | ||||
| Bugad Classic Bikes | ||||
| Corfe Castle Town Trust Museum | ||||
| Durlston Castle | ||||
| Fordingbridge Museum | ||||
| Friends of the New Forest Airfields | ||||
| Langton Matravers Museum of the Stone Industry | ||||
| Museum Of Design In Plastics | ||||
| Museum of East Dorset | ||||
| Museum of Jurassic Marine Life | ||||
| Museum, Fossils & Local Finds | ||||
| Poole Museum | ||||
| Poole Waterfront Museum | ||||
| Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum | ||||
| Red House Museum | ||||
| Red House Museum | ||||
| Red House Museum | ||||
| RNLI Lifeboat Museum | ||||
| Rockbourne Roman Villa | ||||
| Royal Signals Museum | ||||
| Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Sammy Miller Museum | ||||
| Scaplens Court Museum | ||||
| Swanage Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| Swanage Railway Museum | ||||
| The Engine House | ||||
| Wareham Town Museum |
Libraries in Ferndown
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boscombe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bournemouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Branksome Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canford Cliffs Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canford Heath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castlepoint Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Christchurch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corfe Castle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corfe Mullen Children's Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Creekmoor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Downton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ensbury Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferndown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fordingbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamworthy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highcliffe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinson Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Library (Arts University Bournemouth) | 0.0 | |||||
| Lytchett Matravers Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Milton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pokesdown & Southbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poole Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ringwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rossmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swanage Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuckton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Verwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wareham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Howe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wimborne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ferndown
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanage Market |
Hotels in Ferndown
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ferndown
15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ferndown
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ferndown
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ferndown
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ferndown
5 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ferndown
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ferndown
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ferndown
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ferndown
4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ferndown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Purbeck Brewery | ||||
| The Dorset Cider Farm | ||||
| Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Ferndown
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ferndown
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Southampton Alpine Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| South Wilts Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ferndown
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Medium Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barton Ashes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batchley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Bere Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Binstead Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bossington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerchalke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowerswaine Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilbolton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Abbas Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Firs Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Greenhill Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gutchpool Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haw Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Herridge Gallops / Collingbourne Ducis Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Langley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ferndown
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ferndown Post Office | |
| Hayes Post Office | |
| Kinson Post Office | |
| Parley Cross Post Office | |
| West Moors Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Ferndown
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services University Integrated Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Providence Project |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ferndown
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Brethren Church | |
| Ferndown United Church | |
| Hope Church Ferndown | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kinson Methodist Church | |
| Longham United Reformed Church | |
| Pinehurst Community Church | |
| Saint Mark's Church | |
| Saint Mary the Virgin, Hampreston | |
| Saint Mary's Church | |
| St Andrew's Church | |
| St Anthony | |
| St James Church | |
| The Church of God In Bournemouth |
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What is the population of Ferndown?
Ferndown has a population of 17,650 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.
Is Ferndown expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,577, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $424,950 (51% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,189 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Ferndown?
Ferndown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ferndown?
Ferndown has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $915. There are 1,606 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ferndown?
The median home value in Ferndown is $424,950. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,189. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.
How are the schools in Ferndown?
31.5% of adults in Ferndown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.1% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Ferndown?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Ferndown is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 7.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.