Edward Street is in Maerdy, Ferndale and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF43 4EA 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 Edward Street, Maerdy, Ferndale, CF43 4EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF43 4DT, CF43 4DG, CF43 4BP, CF43 4DY, CF43 4DS, CF43 4DH, CF43 4DF, CF43 4BW, CF43 4DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF43 4EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 50.8% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.7% | 49.2% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 4EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 35.9% | 44.8% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 34.9% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 9.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 (64.8%) 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 | 38.4% | 41.5% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 23.3% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -10.3% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 22.9% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 10.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 4EA this area, 33% 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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.6% | 33% | -18.6% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 6.8% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 16.2% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 17.3% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 20.9% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.6% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 98.1% | 98.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 98.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 29.2% | 13.5% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67.9% | 37.2% | 30.7% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edward Street was 211.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.8% higher than the Ferndale and Maerdy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edward Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ferndale and Maerdy and the 72nd highest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 133.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.1%.
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 Edward Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £60,500 | 2022-09-29 | £62,102 |
| 76 Edward Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2021-12-15 | £92,258 |
| 62 Edward Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2021-10-28 | £91,317 |
| 68 Edward Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2021-10-07 | £92,488 |
| 71 Edward Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-09-10 | £77,815 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Community School Maerdy , CF43 4AR | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Treorchy Primary School Glyncoli Road , Treorchy CF42 6SA | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Ynyswen Clinic Road , Ynyswen CF42 6ED | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Treorchy Comprehensive School Pengelli , Treorchy CF42 6UL | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrenglyn Primary School Baglan Street , Treherbert CF42 5AF | - not rated | 2,823 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 Social Club & Institute | Church Street | 279 yd | |
| Maerdy Hotel and Wine Bar | 1 Ceridwen Street | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Treorchy Park | Treorchy Park, Station Road | 60 yd | |
| M&M Cafe and Fish Bar | 6 Ceridwen Street | 337 yd | |
| Maerdy Grill House | 58 Maerdy Road | 430 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.