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Ferndale & Maerdy

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About

Ferndale is a former mining community situated in the Rhondda Fach valley. The town's layout follows the valley floor, with terraced housing climbing the steep hillsides. Its history is closely tied to the coal industry, with landmarks like the Workmen's Hall reflecting this past. The area serves as a local service centre for the upper valley.

Maerdy, located further up the valley at its head, is often cited as the terminus of the Rhondda Fach. Its landscape is markedly more open and rural, bordered by upland moors. The community's identity remains strongly connected to its mining heritage and the famous "Red Maerdy" pit. The surrounding hills offer direct access to upland walking routes.

Area overview

On average Ferndale & Maerdy has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ferndale & Maerdy is £38,100 per year. Ferndale & Maerdy is home to around 5,695 people, with a population density of about 425.2 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ferndale & Maerdy Population
5,695
Population density
425.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.88(+38%)
Public order
10.54(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.18(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.55(+3%)
Other theft
4.57(0%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,567
97.77%
Other White
56
0.98%
White and Black African (mixed)
9
0.16%
Other Asian
7
0.12%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
0.12%
Total population: 5,694

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,463
31.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
911
19.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
745
15.84%
Level 3 (A level)
709
15.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
457
9.72%
Total 16+ residents: 4,702

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,113
42.82%
Owns with a mortgage
493
18.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
442
17.01%
Other social rented
255
9.81%
Social rents from council
201
7.73%
Total households: 2,599

Property prices in Ferndale & Maerdy

Median price£97,000
Price per sq ft£115
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£65K – £129K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £97,000 (about £115 per square foot) in Ferndale & 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 & Maerdy over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£160,000£142
Semi-Detached3£117,000£114
Terraced36£92,500£115

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ferndale & Maerdy

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ferndale & Maerdy.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£108,000£55,000
2017£63,500£51,250
2018£90,000£57,000
2019£68,000£54,500
2020£53,875£62,000
2021£131,998£78,000
2022£121,000£85,000
2023£95,000£90,000
2024£93,000£96,000
2025£121,000£89,250
2026£89,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ferndale & Maerdy.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ferndale & Maerdy.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£113£71
2017£59£63
2018£88£70
2019£66£72
2020£75£71
2021£81£94
2022£135£106
2023£117£108
2024£94£107
2025£115£114
2026£115
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ferndale & Maerdy.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Ferndale & Maerdy

Is Ferndale & Maerdy safe?

Ferndale & Maerdy records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ferndale & Maerdy?

The median sale price in Ferndale & Maerdy is £97,000 (about £115 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Ferndale & Maerdy?

Ferndale & Maerdy scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ferndale & Maerdy sits around rank 344 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ferndale & Maerdy?

The average household income in Ferndale & Maerdy is around £38,100 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Ferndale & Maerdy

CF434NH

Walter Street

CF434RA

North Road

CF434NU

Baptist Row

CF434LF

Rhondda Terrace

CF434SB

Francis Street

CF434AH

Blake Street

CF434RF

North Road

CF434TA

Highfield

CF434SA

Fountain Street

CF434NP

Long Row

CF434DS

James Street

CF434RT

Maxwell Street

CF434TL

Maes Y Rhedyn

CF434LH

Llyn Crescent

CF434RG

North Road

CF434LE

Brook Street

CF434BP

Mona Place

CF434LX

Rhondda Fechan Farm Estate

CF434NN

Commercial Street

CF434SY

Ffaldau Terrace

CF434AW

Glanville Terrace

CF434DJ

North Terrace

CF434NW

Albert Street

CF434DA

Ceridwen Street

CF434BG

Oxford Street

CF434TF

Is Y Coed

CF434AE

Maerdy Road

CF434TW

Glyn Coed

CF434DL

Thomas Street

CF434AF

Brook Street

CF434PT

Church Street

CF434RB

Pine Street

CF434LR

Rhondda Road

CF434PS

North Road

CF434SX

Highfield Industrial Estate

CF434BL

Oxford Street

CF434BN

Brook Street

CF434HL

Lake Street

CF434BQ

Oxford Street

CF434RH

High Street

CF434LT

Bryngoleu Crescent

CF434AS

Excelsior Terrace

CF434PF

Aberdare Road

CF434HG

Wood Street

CF434DB

Church Street

CF434DD

North Terrace

CF434BA

Maerdy Road

CF434SU

The Parade

CF434DY

Edward Street

CF434TB

Tegfan

CF434HR

Frederick Street

CF434PD

Middle Row

CF434DP

Pentre Road

CF434HS

Teifi Terrace

CF434NR

Glyn View

CF434NY

Baptist Row

CF434AU

Richard Street

CF434NT

Baptist Square

CF434EA

Edward Street

CF434HP

Cross Lake Street

CF434DR

Hill Street

CF434BW

Springfield Road

CF434BT

Maerdy Road

CF434AY

Royal Cottages

CF434TP

Tanybryn

CF434HW

Lake Street

CF434PU

Oak Street

CF434FP

Maerdy Road

CF434NG

Taff Street

CF434DF

Wood Street

CF434PY

Elm Street

CF434AL

Maerdy Road

CF434LS

Woodville Place

CF434PB

Luton Street

CF434BD

Maerdy Cottages

CF434BE

Station Terrace

CF434NA

Brynderwen Court

CF434PN

George Street

CF434AG

Maerdy Road

CF434RE

North Road

CF434TR

Hillcrest View

CF434DT

James Street

CF434NE

Station Road

CF434TE

Marshfield Road

CF434AT

Glanville Terrace

CF434HE

Lake Street

CF434DW

Wilson Place

CF434LL

Tudor Street

CF434DE

Wrgant Place

CF434DN

School Street

CF434PE

Princess Street

CF434TS

Brookfield Road

CF434RR

High Street

CF434ST

Morris Terrace

CF434LN

Rhondda Fechan Farm Estate

CF434DH

Griffith Street

CF434TG

Glyncoed

CF434DU

Miles Street

CF434AB

Maerdy Industrial Estate

CF434SD

Britannia 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.