North Road is in Ferndale and in Rhondda district. CF43 4RE 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 North Road, Ferndale, CF43 4RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF43 4RG, CF43 4LT, CF43 4RF, CF43 4RA, CF43 4LN, CF43 4RD, CF43 4NR, CF43 4LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF43 4RE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 50.2% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.1% | 49.8% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.5% | 40.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 38.7% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 10.8% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.8% | 38.7% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 36.3% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 15.3% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 6.9% | -3.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 4RE this area, 29.9% 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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 29.9% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 14.2% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.2% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 22.1% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 94.8% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 99.2% | 97.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 97.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.1% | 37.2% | 25.9% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Road was 4.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.9% lower than the Ferndale and Maerdy average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
North Road has the lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ferndale and Maerdy and the 12th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 North Road, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2024-08-14 | £158,892 |
| 139 North Road, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2022-12-21 | £75,476 |
| 142 North Road, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-09-09 | £97,515 |
| 129 North Road, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2020-09-11 | £114,641 |
| 124 North Road, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2019-08-07 | £96,017 |
CF43 4RE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF43 4RE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darran Park Primary School Brook Street , Ferndale CF43 4LE | - not rated | 855 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G.G. Llyn-y-Forwyn Darran Terrace , Ferndale CF43 4LG | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ferndale Community School Maerdy , CF43 4AR | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmaman Primary Glanaman Road , CF44 6LA | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Bodringallt Primary School Bodringallt Terrace , Ystrad CF41 7QE | - not rated | 2,666 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaice on The Strand | 5 The Strand | 524 yd | |
| Lindy Lou's Tearoom | 43 High Street | 585 yd | |
| Mandy's Bistro | 35 High Street | 585 yd | |
| Y Siop Fach Sero | 72 High Street | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Imperial Cons Work Club | Rhondda Road | 433 yd | |
| The Glyn | Station Road | 563 yd | |
| Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute | 53-55 Lake Street | 572 yd | |
| Ferndale Conservative Club | 56-57 Lake Street | 572 yd | |
| Ferndale Labour Club And Institute | 21 Lake Street | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Point & BBQ | 39 Commercial Street | 564 yd | |
| Kapados | 26 High Street | 585 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab House | 74 High Street | 708 yd | |
| Jin Ocean | 62 Dyffryn Street | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 60 High Street | 684 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 | 39.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.22 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.