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Ferndale and Maerdy

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About

Ferndale and Maerdy is a ward in the upper Rhondda Fach valley. The area is defined by its steep valley sides and the river running through its floor. Settlements developed historically around the coal industry, with terraced housing lining the hillsides. The landscape remains heavily shaped by this industrial past, with former colliery sites visible in the terrain.

The community is centred along the A4233 road, which connects the villages. Local facilities include schools, community centres, and shops serving the residential population. The area is known for its strong choral and rugby traditions, reflecting its cultural heritage. Maerdy, at the northern end of the valley, marks a notable terminus of the Rhondda road network.

Area overview

On average Ferndale and Maerdy has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ferndale and Maerdy is £37,810 per year. Ferndale and Maerdy is home to around 7,144 people, with a population density of about 495.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ferndale and Maerdy Population
7,144
Population density
495.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.79(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.94(-32%)
Public order
9.94(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.54(+6%)
Other theft
5.74(+14%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,975
97.62%
Other White
71
0.99%
Other Asian
14
0.2%
Chinese
14
0.2%
White and Black African (mixed)
11
0.15%
Total population: 7,145

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,744
29.8%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,165
19.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
931
15.91%
Level 3 (A level)
921
15.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
572
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 5,853

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,390
43.1%
Owns with a mortgage
662
20.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
576
17.86%
Other social rented
278
8.62%
Social rents from council
204
6.33%
Total households: 3,225

Property prices in Ferndale and Maerdy

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £95,000 in Ferndale and Maerdy area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £352,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ferndale and Maerdy in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ferndale and Maerdy over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£225,000
Semi-Detached4£121,000
Terraced53£93,000

10 years median price trend in Ferndale and Maerdy

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ferndale and Maerdy.

All postcodes in Ferndale and Maerdy

CF434TR

Hillcrest View

CF434BH

Rowley Terrace

CF434DT

James Street

CF434AR

Blake Street

CF434LH

Llyn Crescent

CF434AE

Maerdy Road

CF434PU

Oak Street

CF434NP

Long Row

CF434SG

Protheroe Street

CF434AB

Maerdy Industrial Estate

CF434EA

Edward Street

CF434SU

The Parade

CF434DB

Church Street

CF434NR

Glyn View

CF434SX

Highfield Industrial Estate

CF434NA

Brynderwen Court

CF434TB

Tegfan

CF434UB

Oakland Villas

CF434AT

Glanville Terrace

CF434EL

Duffryn Street

CF434LT

Bryngoleu Crescent

CF434BG

Oxford Street

CF434LN

Rhondda Fechan Farm Estate

CF434NU

Baptist Row

CF434SA

Fountain Street

CF434TE

Marshfield Road

CF434UF

Blaenllechau Road

CF434AP

Excelsior Terrace

CF434BT

Maerdy Road

CF434EH

Duffryn Street

CF434PG

Blaenllechau Road

CF434UG

Ferndale and Maerdy

CF434DN

School Street

CF434LF

Rhondda Terrace

CF434NB

Ferndale and Maerdy

CF434NW

Albert Street

CF434PH

Wind Street

CF434SE

Pleasant Hill

CF434SY

Ffaldau Terrace

CF434ER

Duffryn Street

CF434RA

North Road

CF434PL

Danygraig Place

CF434HY

Ayron Street

CF434DY

Edward Street

CF434NE

Station Road

CF434BN

Brook Street

CF434HP

Cross Lake Street

CF434SN

New Street

CF434TL

Maes Y Rhedyn

CF434NY

Baptist Row

CF434RE

North Road

CF434NG

Taff Street

CF434PB

Luton Street

CF434PA

Mountain Row

CF434BA

Maerdy Road

CF434ES

Duffryn Street

CF434TG

Glyncoed

CF434TW

Glyn Coed

CF434RT

Maxwell Street

CF434RY

Greenhill

CF434AS

Excelsior Terrace

CF434BW

Springfield Road

CF434ND

Station Road

CF434SB

Francis Street

CF434PF

Aberdare Road

CF434SF

Brown Street

CF434AN

Richard Street

CF434HW

Lake Street

CF434TS

Brookfield Road

CF434RD

Fir Street

CF434BE

Station Terrace

CF434EW

Duffryn Street

CF434HD

Union Street

CF434DH

Griffith Street

CF434DP

Pentre Road

CF434AL

Maerdy Road

CF434HH

Beech Street

CF434LY

The Strand

CF434HN

Ferndale and Maerdy

CF434UD

Oakland Terrace

CF434HT

Brynhyfryd Terrace

CF434NL

Taff Street

CF434ST

Morris Terrace

CF434DW

Wilson Place

CF434FP

Maerdy Road

CF434LD

Brynhyfryd Terrace

CF434RR

High Street

CF434TA

Highfield

CF434DA

Ceridwen Street

CF434RF

North Road

CF434XX

High Street

CF434LR

Rhondda Road

CF434PN

George Street

CF434TP

Tanybryn

CF434AW

Glanville Terrace

CF434BP

Mona Place

CF434HS

Teifi Terrace

CF434LS

Woodville Place

CF434AF

Brook Street

CF434BQ

Oxford Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.