Maerdy Road is in Maerdy, Ferndale and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF43 4AE is located in the Ferndale and Maerdy electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rhondda. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maerdy Road, Maerdy, Ferndale, CF43 4AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF43 4BD, CF43 4DN, CF43 4DA, CF43 4BA, CF43 4DW, CF43 4BE, CF43 4DL, CF43 4BG, CF43 4BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF43 4AE is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 44.7% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 55.3% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF43 4AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.3% | 48.2% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 22.9% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 12.9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 19% | 12.9% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (58.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.7% | 30% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -18.4% |
| Good health | 22.9% | 28.9% | 6.0% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 25.5% | 27.9% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 15.2% |
| Bad health | 16% | 10.5% | -5.5% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 6.9% | 2.6% | -4.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CF43 4AE this area, 44.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 55.8% | 44.3% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 26.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 6% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 16.8% | 5.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 14.4% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.5% | 98.4% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 98.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 98.9% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 98.9% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 34.7% | 13.5% | 21.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.7% | 37.2% | 27.5% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maerdy Road was 138.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.3% higher than the Ferndale and Maerdy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maerdy Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ferndale and Maerdy and the 159th highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 86.5%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Maerdy Road, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2022-08-15 | £75,031 |
| 97 Maerdy Road, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-06-30 | £123,188 |
| 96 Maerdy Road, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-12-03 | £108,203 |
| 60 Maerdy Road, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-11-26 | £69,919 |
| 53 - 54 Maerdy Road, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Other, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2021-01-18 | £79,674 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Full-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Community School Maerdy , CF43 4AR | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Treorchy Primary School Glyncoli Road , Treorchy CF42 6SA | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Treorchy Comprehensive School Pengelli , Treorchy CF42 6UL | - not rated | 2,697 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmaman Primary Glanaman Road , CF44 6LA | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol G.G. Ynyswen Clinic Road , Ynyswen CF42 6ED | - not rated | 2,811 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maerdy Hotel and Wine Bar | 1 Ceridwen Street | 111 yd | |
| Maerdy Social Club & Institute | Church Street | 168 yd | |
| Maerdy Ex Servicemens Club | 50a Richard Street | 690 yd | |
| The Club House Maerdy Con | 50B Richard Street | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maerdy Grill House | 58 Maerdy Road | 13 yd | |
| M&M Cafe and Fish Bar | 6 Ceridwen Street | 111 yd | |
| Friends of Treorchy Park | Treorchy Park, Station Road | 382 yd | |
| The Little Chippy | 50 Richard Street | 690 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.