Side-by-side comparison of BH22 Ferndown and BH3 Bournemouth covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
BH22 is the more affordable option at £400,000 median vs £467,500 in BH3. BH3 has lower recorded crime (568 vs 1,195 offences over 13 months). BH3 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | BH22 Ferndown | BH3 Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £400,000 | £467,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,765 | £2,436 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,195 | 568 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 23.6 | 97.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 70.1 | 98.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 66.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.