Area guide · Rhondda Cynon Taf

Living in Ferndale

A snapshot of life in Ferndale, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Ferndale is a village in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales with a population of 4,301. The average house price is £102,662.

Where Ferndale ranks

Affordability
#2 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

4,301

Avg House Price

£102,662

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

108 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,335

Median Age

N/A

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ferndale's detached homes (£205,600) command roughly 2.2× the price of a terraced (£92,428).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ferndale prices have risen 67% over the last 9 years (£61,620 → £102,662).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£205,600	£175,000	5
Semi-Detached	£107,800	£117,000	5
Terraced	£92,428	£85,000	90
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ferndale is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Ferndale averages 108 Mbps — 8% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ferndale homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 56.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.9
% Rated C or Above	56.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,208

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,301
Median Age	N/A
Median Household Income	£28,335
Employment Rate	N/A
Owner Occupied	N/A
Degree-Level Qualified	N/A

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ferndale?

The average house price in Ferndale is £102,662 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Ferndale?

The most affordable entry point in Ferndale is a terraced, with an average price of £92,428.

What broadband speeds are available in Ferndale?

Average broadband download speeds in Ferndale are around 108 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97% of premises.

How big is Ferndale?

Ferndale is a settlement in Rhondda Cynon Taf with a population of approximately 4,301.

Most compared with

How does Ferndale stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Ferndale

House price: £177,121 · £102,662
Crime rate: 85 · N/A
Distance: 9.9 mi

Abercarn

Ferndale

House price: £166,339 · £102,662
Crime rate: 84.7 · N/A
Distance: 13.6 mi

Abercynon

Ferndale

House price: £161,702 · £102,662
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 5.0 mi

Aberdare

Ferndale

House price: £172,897 · £102,662
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 3.6 mi

Abertillery

Ferndale

House price: £131,204 · £102,662
Crime rate: 156.6 · N/A
Distance: 14.3 mi

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

Ferndale

House price: £157,985 · £102,662
Crime rate: 85.1 · N/A
Distance: 8.6 mi

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