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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.

All postcodes in Ferndale & Maerdy

CF434XX

High Street

CF434AR

Blake Street

CF434PL

Danygraig Place

CF434HH

Beech Street

CF434NL

Taff Street

CF434LY

The Strand

CF434AP

Excelsior Terrace

CF434PW

Hillside View

CF434AN

Richard Street

CF434NS

Ferndale and Maerdy

CF434PG

Blaenllechau Road

CF434PH

Wind Street

CF434PA

Mountain Row

CF434DG

Griffith Street

CF434RN

High Street

CF434LU

Rhondda Road

CF434NB

Ferndale and Maerdy

CF434LG

Darran Terrace

CF434ND

Station Road

CF434BH

Rowley Terrace

CF434RD

Fir Street

CF434HF

Lake Street

CF434BU

Maerdy Road

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.