New Street is in Ferndale and in Rhondda Cynon Taff district. CF43 4SW 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 New Street, Ferndale, CF43 4SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF43 4EH, CF43 4SG, CF43 4ET, CF43 4EU, CF43 4UB, CF43 4ES, CF43 4EY, CF43 4SL, CF43 4LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF43 4SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 32.2% | 41.1% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 37.3% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 10% | 7.7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 40.6% | 43.1% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 31.2% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 15.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 6.7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40% | 25.2% | -14.8% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 16.7% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 21.9% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.8% | 97% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.5% | 96.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.4% | 37.2% | 23.2% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Street was 16.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.0% lower than the Ferndale and Maerdy average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
New Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Ferndale and Maerdy and the 79th lowest crime rate of 797 local areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 New Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2025-08-21 | £76,557 |
| 48 New Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-07-18 | £94,252 |
| 46 New Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-09-12 | £137,594 |
| 57 New Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-07-12 | £96,923 |
| 46 New Street, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2024-04-12 | £150,719 |
CF43 4SW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y.G.G. Llyn-y-Forwyn Darran Terrace , Ferndale CF43 4LG | - not rated | 370 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Darran Park Primary School Brook Street , Ferndale CF43 4LE | - not rated | 470 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penrhys Primary School Penrhys , Tylorstown CF43 3PL | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tylorstown Primary School Edmund Street , Tylorstown CF43 3HH | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bodringallt Primary School Bodringallt Terrace , Ystrad CF41 7QE | - not rated | 2,095 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoops and Smiles | Oakland Terrace | 216 yd | |
| Y Siop Fach Sero | 72 High Street | 538 yd | |
| Lindy Lou's Tearoom | 43 High Street | 712 yd | |
| Mandy's Bistro | 35 High Street | 712 yd | |
| Plaice on The Strand | 5 The Strand | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Hotel | Dyffryn Street | 226 yd | |
| Ferndale Business & Professional Mens Club | 65-66 Dyffryn Street | 441 yd | |
| Ferndale Labour Club And Institute | 21 Lake Street | 568 yd | |
| Ferndale Band Musical Club & Institute | 53-55 Lake Street | 731 yd | |
| Ferndale Conservative Club | 56-57 Lake Street | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Wok | 12 Dyffryn Street | 162 yd | |
| Jin Ocean | 62 Dyffryn Street | 441 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab House | 74 High Street | 590 yd | |
| Kapados | 26 High Street | 712 yd | |
| Pizza Point & BBQ | 39 Commercial Street | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | 60 High Street | 613 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 | 29.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.