Postcode insights

CF43 4TB

Tegfan

Ferndale and Maerdy

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Detailed insights for CF43 4TB

Overview

Postcode CF43 4TB 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 very high crime levels, with around 149.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 Ton Pentre, about 1.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
64.8%
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 52 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Ferndale & Maerdy has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

64.8%

Approximately 64.8% 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 4TB.

Transport

The nearest station is Ton Pentre located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
583.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.32(+128%)
Public order
17.67(+115%)
Burglary
15.46(+561%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.99(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.99(+91%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
95.96%
Other White
8
2.94%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.37%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
39.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
18.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
14.35%
Level 3 (A level)
23
11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
19
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
41
37.96%
Other social rented
29
26.85%
Owns outright
19
17.59%
Owns with a mortgage
12
11.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.63%
Total households: 108

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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF43 4TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF43 4TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 202524, Tegfan, Ferndale, CF43 4TBTerracedFreehold£133,000
08 Oct 202535, Ffaldau Terrace, Ferndale, CF43 4SYDetachedFreehold£175,000
09 Apr 202510, Ffaldau Terrace, Ferndale, CF43 4SYTerracedFreehold£87,000
23 May 202538, Marshfield Road, Ferndale, CF43 4TETerracedFreehold£85,000
14 Aug 202562, Excelsior Terrace, Ferndale, CF43 4ASTerracedFreehold£50,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF43 4TB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableFerndale Community SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableMaerdy Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableDarran Park Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF43 4TB, 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 009DW01001203
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF43 4TB

Is CF43 4TB (Ferndale & Maerdy) safe?

The area around CF43 4TB records about 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 4TB?

The median sale price around CF43 4TB 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 4TB?

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

How deprived is the area around CF43 4TB?

CF43 4TB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 52 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.