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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 average crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
80
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
43.95(+30%)
Public order
9.8(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.24(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.86(-7%)
Burglary
4.2(+79%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,975
97.62%
Other White
71
0.99%
Chinese
14
0.2%
Other Asian
14
0.2%
White and Asian (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

Median price£97,000
Price per sq ft£114
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£67K – £126K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £97,000 (about £114 per square foot) in Ferndale and Maerdy area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £352,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ferndale and Maerdy over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£160,000£142
Semi-Detached4£113,500£123
Terraced55£95,000£114

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ferndale and Maerdy

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ferndale and Maerdy.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£85,000£108,000£55,250
2017£177,500£63,500£54,500
2018£218,000£82,500£56,000
2019£90,000£68,000£55,000
2020£200,000£53,875£63,500
2021£249,995£114,995£79,500
2022—£121,000£86,750
2023£300,000£107,500£90,000
2024£187,000£93,000£95,500
2025£225,000£121,000£90,000
2026£107,500£110,000£97,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ferndale and Maerdy.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ferndale and Maerdy.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£111£113£71
2017£165£59£65
2018£112£85£67
2019£144£66£71
2020£196£75£73
2021£106£94£95
2022—£135£113
2023£178£122£107
2024£195£94£107
2025£183£115£113
2026£143£136£115
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ferndale and Maerdy.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Ferndale and Maerdy

CF434HU

Irfon Terrace

CF434HW

Lake Street

CF434HN

Oaklands Business Park

CF434ER

Duffryn Street

CF434AL

Maerdy Road

CF434DU

Miles Street

CF434UF

Blaenllechau Road

CF434TG

Glyncoed

CF434BG

Oxford Street

CF434DH

Griffith Street

CF434EA

Edward Street

CF434DD

North Terrace

CF434TF

Is Y Coed

CF434RF

North Road

CF434RG

North Road

CF434AW

Glanville Terrace

CF434NP

Long Row

CF434DY

Edward Street

CF434LX

Rhondda Fechan Farm Estate

CF434AN

Richard Street

CF434HD

Union Street

CF434LA

Brynhyfryd Terrace

CF434ND

Station Road

CF434ET

Brynteg Terrace

CF434TB

Tegfan

CF434HY

Ayron Street

CF434BL

Oxford Street

CF434TS

Brookfield Road

CF434TP

Tanybryn

CF434BN

Brook Street

CF434NH

Walter Street

CF434PF

Aberdare Road

CF434DT

James Street

CF434TW

Glyn Coed

CF434NL

Taff Street

CF434BU

Maerdy Road

CF434DP

Pentre Road

CF434BA

Maerdy Road

CF434EU

Graig Terrace

CF434FP

Maerdy Road

CF434DR

Hill Street

CF434SL

Albany Street

CF434AH

Blake Street

CF434LL

Tudor Street

CF434PN

George Street

CF434DS

James Street

CF434SA

Fountain Street

CF434HL

Lake Street

CF434HB

Regent Street

CF434UG

Ferndale and Maerdy

CF434LG

Darran Terrace

CF434HT

Brynhyfryd Terrace

CF434PL

Danygraig Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.