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Spotlight on Ferndown

07.08.23
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Our Ferndown estate agency has been helping clients to buy and sell property in Ferndown for years. As true locals, we know exactly why local property is in demand and can easily explain what it’s really like to live here. If you’re considering Ferndown as an option, you’ll want to know this…

Where is Ferndown?

Ferndown is located in Dorset in the South East of England. It’s just north and inland of the more urbanised and coastal areas of Bournemouth and Poole.

Is Ferndown a town or a village?

Ferndown is a small town and a Civil Parish of Dorset. It offers a slower pace of living but shouldn’t be considered a sleepy village.

What is the population of Ferndown, Dorset?

In 2021, the population of Ferndown was recorded as just over 13,000 people. The population has increased by around 1,000 people in each of the last two decades. Around half of the current population is of working age with the rest made up of retirees and children.

Is Ferndown, Dorset a nice place to live?

Ferndown offers an envious lifestyle and high-quality living and has recently been named in the top 5 safest Dorset towns. The town attracts many young professionals and families who want to enjoy a more rural lifestyle while remaining within commutable distance to areas with more employment opportunities, such as Poole and Bournemouth. It also attracts retirees who take advantage of the peace and nature of the region.

Things to do, see and eat in Ferndown

Ferndown is a great location if you like to get out and about in nature. There are scores of local trails to walk and areas of natural beauty to visit, including walks around the lakes at Longham. It’s also a fantastic location for avid golfers with two local golf courses on its doorstep, namely Ferndown Forest Golf Club and Ferndown Golf Club. Ferndown’s cultural hub can be found at The Barrington Centre and Theatre which is the go-to venue if you want to experience live music, plays, dance performances and much more.

Ferndown offers a wide selection of eateries and restaurants despite being a small town. Joy Ferndown is an authentic Indian restaurant and a favourite within our office. Another great local option for those who love Italian food (who doesn’t?) is Chianti Restaurant and Pizzeria. If you prefer an English pub meal in a rustic old-style pub then there is no better place than The Angle Inn Pub and Restaurant. These are just some of our top picks and there are plenty more options and cuisines on offer.

Houses for sale in Ferndown

Speak with our friendly local agents to discuss the latest property listing in Ferndown today. We are more than happy to answer your initial questions about the local market.  

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View our current listings. Alternatively, get in touch if you don’t see any listings that match your criteria. We provide expert guidance to support your property search.

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Don’t hesitate to contact Hearnes for more information on how we will accurately value your property. Our team are on hand to fully explain our property valuation service so you know exactly what to expect.

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Have a question about how we’ll market and sell your property? Read on for answers to all your queries about our comprehensive service for sellers today. We guarantee 100% clarity from the outset.

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We write regular posts to share information on the world of property. Many of our posts provide real-time insights into local property markets. Take a look to find out more.

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Here at Hearnes, we have many happy clients. Read some of our reviews to see how we have helped buyers and sellers just like you.

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View our branches

We have 5 branches in total, each dedicated to helping buyers and sellers in their local area. Find information, including contact details, for each of our branches here.

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Meet our team

Meet our team

Each of our branches has a dedicated and professional team ready to help buyers and sellers in their local area. Find out more about each of our team members here.

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Where service counts

Where service counts

Here at Hearnes, we are a people business operating within the property sector. We are all about service and going the extra mile to make sure our clients get the home that they want as smoothly as possible.

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Contact us

We're always happy to help. Whether you are looking to sell your home, buy a new one or you just want to chat to someone about how we can help with a stage in the process, get in touch and we'll see what we can do!

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Search for your next property

Search for your next property

View our current listings. Alternatively, get in touch if you don’t see any listings that match your criteria. We provide expert guidance to support your property search.

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What's your property worth?

What's your property worth?

Don’t hesitate to contact Hearnes for more information on how we will accurately value your property. Our team are on hand to fully explain our property valuation service so you know exactly what to expect.

Aerial photo of Badbury Rings

Marketing your property

Marketing your property

Have a question about how we’ll market and sell your property? Read on for answers to all your queries about our comprehensive service for sellers today. We guarantee 100% clarity from the outset.

Photo of a bench overlooking a river

Latest info

Latest info

We write regular posts to share information on the world of property. Many of our posts provide real-time insights into local property markets. Take a look to find out more.

Photo of Poole beach huts

Our reviews

Our reviews

Here at Hearnes, we have many happy clients. Read some of our reviews to see how we have helped buyers and sellers just like you.

Photo of a woodland walk

View our branches

View our branches

We have 5 branches in total, each dedicated to helping buyers and sellers in their local area. Find information, including contact details, for each of our branches here.

Photo of a country walk

Meet our team

Meet our team

Each of our branches has a dedicated and professional team ready to help buyers and sellers in their local area. Find out more about each of our team members here.

Aerial photo of Blue Lagoon, Lilliput, Poole

Where service counts

Where service counts

Here at Hearnes, we are a people business operating within the property sector. We are all about service and going the extra mile to make sure our clients get the home that they want as smoothly as possible.

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Contact us

Contact us

We're always happy to help. Whether you are looking to sell your home, buy a new one or you just want to chat to someone about how we can help with a stage in the process, get in touch and we'll see what we can do!