Postcode insights

CF43 4FP

Maerdy Road

Ferndale and Maerdy

Interactive map showing CF43 4FP and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF43 4FP

Overview

Postcode CF43 4FP is located in a rural town, within the Ferndale and Maerdy ward 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 nearest station is Treorchy, about 1.8 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Ferndale & Maerdy has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 120 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Ferndale & Maerdy has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.5%

Approximately 9.5% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Ferndale & Maerdy is £38,100 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF43 4FP.

Transport

The nearest station is Treorchy located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF43 4FP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMaerdy ParkSmallWalking directions to Maerdy Park

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
48.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.53(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.31(-13%)
Public order
10.74(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.04(+23%)
Shoplifting
7.35(+14%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
301
99.34%
Irish
1
0.33%
Other White
1
0.33%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
87
36.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
20.25%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
12.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.7%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
44.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
24.6%
Owns with a mortgage
19
15.08%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.35%
Social rents from council
6
4.76%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Ferndale and Maerdy

Median price£97,000
Price per sq ft£114
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£67K – £126K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £97,000 (about £114 per square foot) in Ferndale and 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 and Maerdy over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£160,000£142
Semi-Detached4£113,500£123
Terraced55£95,000£114

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ferndale and Maerdy

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ferndale and Maerdy.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£121,000£90,000
2026£107,500£110,000£97,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ferndale and Maerdy.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ferndale and Maerdy.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£115£113
2026£143£136£115
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ferndale and Maerdy.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF43 4FP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF43 4FP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Aug 202549, Griffith Street, Ferndale, CF43 4DGTerracedFreehold£57,500
25 Apr 202562, James Street, Ferndale, CF43 4DTTerracedFreehold£72,000
07 Mar 202567, James Street, Ferndale, CF43 4DTTerracedFreehold£39,500
07 Mar 202567, James Street, Ferndale, CF43 4DTOtherFreehold£39,500
22 Jan 202620, North Terrace, Ferndale, CF43 4DDTerracedFreehold£83,000

Schools

In the CF43 4FP postcode area, located within Ferndale & Maerdy, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF43 4FP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miNot applicableMaerdy Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

1.0 miNot applicableFerndale Community SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF43 4FP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF43 4FP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparMaerdy Road, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF43 4AEWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF43 4FP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jayne Smith

Ferndale and Maerdy - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Susan Morgans

Ferndale and Maerdy - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Bryant

Rhondda and Ogmore - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictRhondda Cynon TafW06000016
Parliamentary ConstituencyRhondda and OgmoreW07000107
WardFerndale and MaerdyW05001082
ParishMaerdyW04000692
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ferndale & MaerdyW02000260
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rhondda Cynon Taf 009CW01001202
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CF43 4FP

Is CF43 4FP (Ferndale & Maerdy) safe?

The area around CF43 4FP 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF43 4FP?

The median sale price around CF43 4FP in Ferndale & Maerdy is £97,000 (about £114 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF43 4FP?

There are 2 schools close to CF43 4FP, including Maerdy Community Primary School and Ferndale Community School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF43 4FP?

CF43 4FP 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).

Who represents CF43 4FP (Ferndale & Maerdy) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rhondda and Ogmore covering CF43 4FP 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).

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.