Pringles Close Ferndown, Dorset
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (BH22), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12200345.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £686,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Dorset costs £2,765 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 8.5 km (5.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Millennium Park, is about 840 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 24 to 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Orchid House Surgery, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £686,000 | £686,000 | £686,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £750,000 | £750,000 | £750,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £485,000 | £485,000 | £485,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £471,250 | £462,500 | £480,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £156,500 | £156,500 | £156,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2024 | 2 BH22 8DD | Detached | £686,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2021 | 3 BH22 8DD | Detached | £750,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2014 | 4 BH22 8DD | Detached | £485,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2013 | 1 BH22 8DD | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2007 | 5 BH22 8DD | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2007 | 3 BH22 8DD | Detached | £462,500 | |
| 11 Jul 1995 | 2 BH22 8DD | Detached | £156,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 148 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Dorset in 2026-27: Band D £2,765 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,843 | £2,151 | £2,458 | £2,765 | £3,379 | £3,994 | £4,608 | £5,530 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (30% of about 880 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 24 m and 26 m above sea level (25 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH22 8BN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BH22 8DD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bournemouth 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Branksome 280,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Pokesdown 377,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9 km (5.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Georges Court Ferndown | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bournemouth University Talbot Heath | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 86.9 km (54 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Orchid House Surgery | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Meds2Home Pharmacy | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest N.g. Stribling | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | St Leonards Hospital | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Ferndown Tricketts Cross, Tricketts Cross | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Millennium Park 5,420 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,310 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | King George's Playing Field 7.0 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Longham Allotment Gardens 1.5 ha | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow 750m south west of Palmers Ford Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow 750m south west of Palmers Ford Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Bowl barrow 250m west of Ferndown Upper School | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Ralph's Barrow | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tom's Coppice | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Gibbet Firs | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Dudsbury Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Longham Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| The Bog | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) west |
| Fillybrook Bottom | Valley | 4.8 km (3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Dorset: see them on the Dorset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown First School | Primary | 4–9 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ferndown Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Parley First School | Primary | 4–9 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ferndown Upper School | Secondary | 13–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marchfield House BH22 9AY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Avalanche Cakes BH22 9LA | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2023 |
| McCarthy & Stone Cherrett Court | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Amberwood House BH22 9AX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| KFC Ferndown BH22 9AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| R D Cooks BH22 9AH | Manufacturers/packers | 370 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Cinnamon Ferndown BH22 9HZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| The Hungry One BH22 9HZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Stone Family Butchers BH22 9HZ | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| K & L Butchers BH22 9HZ | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| BH22 Burgers and Bubbles BH22 9HZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| BH22 Burrito BH22 9HZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Poundland BH22 9JA | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Aroma Kitchen & Bar BH22 9JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Ferndown Food & Wine Store BH22 9JA | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Manor Close (2); On or near Carroll Avenue (2); On or near Apple Tree Grove (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 72 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 64% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 79% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 22% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 67% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Pringles Drive · Orchard Close · Apple Tree Grove · White Oaks Close · Manor Close · Golf Links Road · Carroll Avenue · Ringwood Road · Greenwood Avenue · Princes Road · Woodside Close · Craigwood Drive
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.