Blackwood vs Ferndale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ferndale wins on house prices with a 120% gap.
Avg House Price
Blackwood
£226,037
Ferndale
£102,662
Crime Rate
Blackwood
84.9
Ferndale
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackwood
N/A
Ferndale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Blackwood
394.9
Ferndale
107.6
EPC Rating
Blackwood
70.8
Ferndale
69.9
Median Income
Blackwood
£28,449
Ferndale
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £102,662, Ferndale undercuts Blackwood (£226,037) by around 120% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blackwood is a terraced at £164,406, while in Ferndale it is a terraced at £92,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 103% pricier in Blackwood (£219,361 vs £107,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ferndale prices grew faster — 67% vs 63%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Blackwood and Ferndale at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Blackwood and Ferndale. Blackwood has 0 schools and Ferndale has 0 schools.
Blackwood School Inspection Breakdown
Ferndale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Blackwood | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Blackwood averages 394.9 Mbps – ahead of Ferndale's 107.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Blackwood and 97% in Ferndale. Gigabit availability stands at 75.2% in Blackwood and 6.9% in Ferndale.
Blackwood is the faster of the two by 267% on average download speed (395 vs 108 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Blackwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Ferndale averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Blackwood and £1,208 in Ferndale. 62.6% of homes in Blackwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Ferndale.
Blackwood has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,449 in Blackwood and £28,335 in Ferndale.
| Indicator | Blackwood | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,621 | 4,301 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | N/A |
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