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Ferndown
City in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, United Kingdom
Overview
Ferndown is a tranquil market town near Bournemouth, known for its community-focused atmosphere, green spaces, and easy access to both the Dorset countryside and the coast. It blends small-town charm with convenient amenities and a welcoming local vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Population
17,650
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.81°, -1.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,568
Local Cost
$1,630
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
16.5°C
Winter Avg
4.9°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-8.3°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
836 mm
Internet Speed
184 Mbps
Upload
123 Mbps
Latency
71 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
5
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BOH
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 44 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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