New Road, Ferndown, BH22 8EJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BH22 8EJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.9%	53.1%	3.2%	51.0%	2.1%
Male	50.1%	46.9%	-3.2%	49.0%	-2.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BH22 8EJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	17.9%	17.9%	0.0%	37.9%	-20.0%
Married: Opposite sex	64.3%	61.5%	-2.8%	44.2%	17.3%
Separated	1.9%	0.6%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	5.6%	8.4%	2.8%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	10.3%	11.6%	1.3%	6.1%	5.5%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	32.5%	32.7%	0.2%	48.4%	-15.7%
Good health	37.3%	45.1%	7.8%	33.6%	11.5%
Fair health	24.5%	18.3%	-6.2%	12.7%	5.6%
Bad health	4.5%	2.5%	-2.0%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.4%	14.9%	-15.5%	18.2%	-3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	10.4%	-2.5%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.3%	15.5%	4.2%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	8.5%	7.7%	-0.8%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.3%	16.7%	10.4%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	26.3%	28.3%	2.0%	33.8%	-5.5%
Other	4.4%	6.5%	2.1%	2.8%	3.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	2%	1.7%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.6%	94.9%	-2.7%	81.4%	13.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94%	92%	-2.0%	83.2%	8.8%
European Union	2.4%	3.2%	0.8%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	3%	3.2%	0.2%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.1%	90.7%	-2.4%	83.2%	7.5%
10+ Years	0%	7.6%	7.6%	9.8%	-2.2%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	6.9%	0.3%	-6.6%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.4%	76.7%	11.7%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	9.6%	13.5%	-3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.9%	37.2%	-9.3%
Christian	61.7%	46.2%	15.5%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	9%	6.0%	3.0%

Safety

Is New Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 8.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.4% lower than the Ferndown North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

New Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Ferndown North and the 91st lowest crime rate of 1,286 local areas in Dorset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BH22 8EJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on New Road are based on 478 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Dorset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for New Road, Ferndown, BH22 8EJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH22 8EJ

Average Price
£343,225

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£663,523

Flats/Maisonettes
£236,459

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for New Road

Average Price
£476,056

Semi-Detached
£468,630

Terraced
£538,048

Detached
£614,631

Flats/Maisonettes
£283,433

Other
£409,507

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on New Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 1 Pegasus Lodge, 345 New Road, Ferndown, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£205,000	2025-11-13	£202,125
Flat 4 Cambridge Court, 339 New Road, Ferndown, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£187,500	2025-10-13	£182,314
319 New Road, Ferndown, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2025-09-30	£436,724
329 New Road, Ferndown, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£655,000	2025-08-01	£640,236
Flat 4 Pegasus Lodge, 345 New Road, Ferndown, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£210,000	2025-07-28	£207,279

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH22 8EJ

Employment

BH22 8EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in BH22 8EJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 60% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	201
Full-Time Employee	55
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	22
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Construction	13
Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	9
Education	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ferndown First School Mountbatten Drive , BH22 9FB	- not rated	739 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ferndown First School Mountbatten Drive , BH22 9FB	3out of 4	739 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parley First School Glenmoor Road , BH22 8QE	- not rated	929 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parley First School Glenmoor Road , BH22 8QE	3out of 4	929 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakhurst Community First School Shaftesbury Road , West Moors BH22 0DY	3out of 4	2,852 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ferndown Upper School Cherry Grove , BH22 9EY	3out of 4	1,249 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW	- not rated	4,901 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakmead College of Technology Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ	- not rated	5,148 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ	- not rated	5,148 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings High School Hadow Road , BH10 5HS	- not rated	5,385 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP	- not rated	857 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ferndown Middle School Peter Grant Way , BH22 9UP	3out of 4	857 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
West Moors Middle School Heathfield Way , West Moors BH22 0DA	3out of 4	2,654 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF	- not rated	5,214 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF	- not rated	5,214 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Portfield School Parley Lane , BH23 6BP	3out of 4	3,068 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The White House School 170 Magna Road , BH21 3AP	- not rated	4,898 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stillbrook Lodge Independent Montessori Primary School Dad Atkins Centre , Butchers Coppice BH11 9JW	- not rated	4,901 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Canford School Canford Magna , BH21 3AD	- not rated	5,122 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
East Howe Pupil Referral Unit Kinson Road , East Howe BH10 5HD	- not rated	5,408 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chianti Pizzeria Restaurant	378 Ringwood Road	162 yd
Joy-Ferndown	366 Ringwood Road	169 yd
Love All Food	489 Ringwood Road	231 yd
The Hungry One	42 Victoria Road	264 yd
Cinnamon Restaurant	52 Victoria Road	296 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The White Heather	519 Ringwood Road		188 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Club Desh	372 Ringwood Road	158 yd
Top Wok Original Ferndown	354 Ringwood Road	189 yd
First Plaice (Fish and Chips)	350 Ringwood Road	198 yd
Papa Johns	348 Ringwood Road	202 yd
Champion Dorset Kebab & Pizza House	485 Ringwood Road	237 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland	51 - 53 Victoria Road		323 yd
Marks and Spencer Simply Food	294 - 296 Ringwood Road		595 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ferndown Golf Club GOLF LINKS ROAD	golf	779 yd
De Vere Leisure Club (The Dormy) (Closed) New Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	822 yd
Ferndown Middle School PETER GRANT WAY		855 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	8.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	8.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	8.9%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	64.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BH22 8EJ