BH22 9LD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Woodside Road, 0.5km from Ferndown in Ferndown. Administratively it sits within Ferndown North ward and the Christchurch constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BH22, BH22 9LD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 60 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £439k, up 64.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BH22 9LD are sourced from Output Area E00183041 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODSIDE ROAD, BH22 9LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODSIDE ROAD, BH22 9LD.
185
60
£ 41,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 60, 93% owned. BH22 9LD is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £439k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 64.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH22 9LD. The average age is 60.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 226,500
6 sales · Mean £ 223,333
Detached
£ 498,000
13 sales · Mean £ 523,153
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BH22 9LD has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ferndown Middle School
Ferndown First School
Ferndown Upper School
Parley First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Ferndown Community Larder0.7 km
- Ferndown Food & Wine Store0.5 km
- McColls0.6 km
- Sam News0.8 km
- Stone Family Butchers0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Nightjar0.5 km
- The White Heather0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Chianti Pizzeria Restaurant0.8 km
- Cinnamon Restaurant0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Joy-Ferndown0.8 km
- Karsberg's Gelato0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- BH22 Burgers and Bubbles0.6 km
- Champion Dorset Kebab & Pizza House0.9 km
- Club Desh0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Ferndown Fish & Chips0.7 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournemouth9.0 km
- Branksome9.1 km
- Pokesdown9.4 km
Bus Stops
- St Georges Court0.3 km
- Woodside Road0.3 km
- Woodside Road0.3 km
- Whincroft Close0.3 km
- St Georges Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BH229LD · Data under Open Government Licence