CF43 — FERNDALE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CF43

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CF43 is £92,915, which is 66% below the Cardiff average of £275,506.

Properties in CF43 cost 67.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CF43 have risen 10.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£222,933	15
Semi-detached	£113,514	29
Terraced	£86,626	493
Flat	£58,906	0
All types	£92,915	568

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CF43

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 11.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CF43 has a crime rate well 85% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

5.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CF43

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CF43 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Darran Park Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Pontygwaith Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Tylorstown Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn Y Forwyn	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ferndale Community School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,977

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CF43 are 78.0 Mbps, with 82% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 36% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

78.0 Mbps

Avg Download

14.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CF43 is collected by Cardiff Council. The Band D rate is £2,151/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CF43 — FERNDALE

Area Summary

CF43 (FERNDALE) offers affordable property prices (£92,915, 68% below national average), low crime (85% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (78 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CF42

TREORCHY

£123K

▲ 1.9% YoY

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ABERDARE

£169K

▲ 0.7% YoY

CF45

MOUNTAIN ASH

£121K

▲ 0.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CF43?

The average house price in CF43 (FERNDALE) is £92,915, based on 568 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 68% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 10.8% over the past year.

Is CF43 a safe area to live?

Crime in CF43 is significantly below the national average (11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (5.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CF43?

There are 7 schools in or near CF43. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CF43?

Council tax in CF43 is collected by Cardiff Council. The Band D rate is £2,151 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CF43?

The average broadband download speed in CF43 is 78 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 7%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CF43 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in CF43 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 35,977.