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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 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
88
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
47.76(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.89(-25%)
Public order
9.66(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.48(+17%)
Other theft
6.85(+36%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £95,000 in Ferndale & 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 & 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 & Maerdy over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£225,000
Semi-Detached4£121,000
Terraced41£93,000

10 years median price trend in Ferndale & Maerdy

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

All postcodes in Ferndale & 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

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

CF434AT

Glanville Terrace

CF434LT

Bryngoleu Crescent

CF434BG

Oxford Street

CF434LN

Rhondda Fechan Farm Estate

CF434NU

Baptist Row

CF434SA

Fountain Street

CF434TE

Marshfield Road

CF434AP

Excelsior Terrace

CF434BT

Maerdy Road

CF434PG

Blaenllechau Road

CF434DN

School Street

CF434LF

Rhondda Terrace

CF434NB

Ferndale and Maerdy

CF434NW

Albert Street

CF434PH

Wind Street

CF434SY

Ffaldau Terrace

CF434RA

North Road

CF434PL

Danygraig Place

CF434DY

Edward Street

CF434NE

Station Road

CF434BN

Brook Street

CF434HP

Cross Lake Street

CF434TL

Maes Y Rhedyn

CF434NY

Baptist Row

CF434RE

North Road

CF434NG

Taff Street

CF434PB

Luton Street

CF434PA

Mountain Row

CF434BA

Maerdy Road

CF434TG

Glyncoed

CF434TW

Glyn Coed

CF434RT

Maxwell Street

CF434AS

Excelsior Terrace

CF434BW

Springfield Road

CF434ND

Station Road

CF434SB

Francis Street

CF434PF

Aberdare Road

CF434AN

Richard Street

CF434HW

Lake Street

CF434TS

Brookfield Road

CF434RD

Fir Street

CF434BE

Station Terrace

CF434DH

Griffith Street

CF434DP

Pentre Road

CF434AL

Maerdy Road

CF434HH

Beech Street

CF434LY

The Strand

CF434NL

Taff Street

CF434ST

Morris Terrace

CF434DW

Wilson Place

CF434FP

Maerdy Road

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

CF434HF

Lake Street

CF434RH

High Street

CF434LL

Tudor Street

CF434NH

Walter Street

CF434RN

High Street

CF434LE

Brook Street

CF434RG

North Road

CF434AY

Royal Cottages

CF434PD

Middle Row

CF434BU

Maerdy Road

CF434HG

Wood Street

CF434AH

Blake Street

CF434DE

Wrgant Place

CF434PY

Elm Street

CF434NN

Commercial Street

CF434BD

Maerdy Cottages

CF434BL

Oxford Street

CF434RB

Pine Street

CF434DU

Miles Street

Data Sources

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