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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

CF434AG

Maerdy Road

CF434DD

North Terrace

CF434DF

Wood Street

CF434DG

Griffith Street

CF434DL

Thomas Street

CF434DS

James Street

CF434HE

Lake Street

CF434NT

Baptist Square

CF434PW

Hillside View

CF434AU

Richard Street

CF434DR

Hill Street

CF434HR

Frederick Street

CF434SD

Britannia Place

CF434HL

Lake Street

CF434NS

Ferndale and Maerdy

CF434PT

Church Street

CF434LG

Darran Terrace

CF434PE

Princess Street

CF434PS

North Road

CF434TF

Is Y Coed

CF434DJ

North Terrace

CF434LX

Rhondda Fechan Farm Estate

CF434LU

Rhondda Road

Data Sources

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