Postcode CF43 4EA is located in a rural town, within the Ferndale and Maerdy area of Rhondda Cynon Taf in the Wales region, and forms part of the Ferndale & Maerdy area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ferndale & Maerdy is £38,100 per year. The median sale price in Ferndale and Maerdy is £110,000 (around £117 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £78,500 and £135,500. The nearest station is Treorchy, about 1.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Maerdy Park.
Ferndale & Maerdy has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 120 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Ferndale & Maerdy has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ferndale & Maerdy is £38,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF43 4EA.
The nearest station is Treorchy located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Maerdy Park | Small | Walking directions to Maerdy Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £117 per square foot) in Ferndale and Maerdy area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £345,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £160,000 | £142 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £138,000 | £134 |
| Terraced | 68 | £101,500 | £116 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £117,000 | £90,000 |
| 2026 | £145,000 | £148,998 | £110,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £114 | £113 |
| 2026 | £183 | £144 | £117 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF43 4EA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2025 | 60, Edward Street, Ferndale, CF43 4EA | Terraced | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 62, James Street, Ferndale, CF43 4DT | Terraced | Freehold | £72,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 50, Griffith Street, Ferndale, CF43 4DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 49, Griffith Street, Ferndale, CF43 4DG | Terraced | Freehold | £57,500 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 79, Edward Street, Ferndale, CF43 4DY | Terraced | Freehold | £75,000 |
In the CF43 4EA postcode area, located within Ferndale & Maerdy, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Maerdy Community Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated. | |
Maerdy Community Primary School ratingInspection information
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| 0.9 mi | Not applicable | Ferndale Community School | Welsh establishment | Unrated. | |
Ferndale Community School ratingInspection information
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CF43 4EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Maerdy Road, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF43 4AE | Walking directions to Spar |
Elected local representatives for CF43 4EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jayne Smith
Ferndale and Maerdy - Elected 5 May 2022
Susan Morgans
Ferndale and Maerdy - Elected 5 May 2022
Chris Bryant
Rhondda and Ogmore - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF43 4EA records about 98 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. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CF43 4EA in Ferndale and Maerdy is £110,000 (about £117 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to CF43 4EA, including Maerdy Community Primary School and Ferndale Community School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CF43 4EA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 120 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rhondda and Ogmore covering CF43 4EA is Chris Bryant (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jayne Smith (Labour Party) and Susan Morgans (Labour Party).