Ferndown
| Ferndown | |
|---|---|
| Town and civil parish | |
Ferndown Location within Dorset | |
Interactive map of Ferndown | |
| Population | 17,501 (parish, 2021) |
| OS grid reference | SU071009 |
| • London | 100 mi (160 km) NE |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Ferndown |
| Postcode district | BH21, BH22 |
| Dialling code | 01202 |
| Police | Dorset |
| Fire | Dorset and Wiltshire |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | Town Council |
Ferndown is a town and civil parish (under the name Ferndown Town) in Dorset in southern England. It lies immediately to the north of Bournemouth and Poole, and about 4 miles (6 km) east of Wimborne Minster. The parish, which until 1986 was called Hampreston, includes the communities of Ameysford, Hampreston, Longham, Stapehill and Trickett's Cross. At the 2021 census the population of the parish was 17,501.