Fernside
CQC good4 bedsResidential
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityLow Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
Care provided
Residential
Specialist care
Learning disabilities
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Younger adults (under 65)
What's in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Area figures for Ferndown.
Local crime statistics
39 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Anti-social behaviour31%
violent crime26%
Shoplifting13%
Other theft8%
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
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Information last reviewed August 2026.