CF43 4TE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marshfield Road, 0.4km from Highfield in Maerdy. Administratively it sits within Ferndale and Maerdy ward and the Rhondda constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF43 4TE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £89k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF43 4TE are sourced from Output Area W00006327 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARSHFIELD ROAD, CF43 4TE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSHFIELD ROAD, CF43 4TE.
307
40
£ 30,600 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF43 4TE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in CF43 4TE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 5.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF43 4TE. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 87,500
4 sales · Mean £ 85,000
Semi-Detached
£ 95,000
1 sales · Mean £ 95,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF43 4TE is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Siop Ystâd Maerdy Estate Shop0.2 km
- Spar1.0 km
- Maerdy Estate Shop0.2 km
- Infinity Fitness Gym Ltd0.8 km
- Infinity Fitness Gym Ltd0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Clwb Cyn-filwyr y Maerdy0.4 km
- The Club House Maerdy Con0.4 km
- Clwb Ceidwadwyr Maerdy0.4 km
- Maerdy Ex Servicemens Club0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Little Chippy0.4 km
- The Little Chippy0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ton Pentre2.4 km
- Treorchy2.5 km
- Ystrad Rhondda2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Glanville Terrace0.1 km
- Glanville Terrace0.2 km
- Tan y Bryn0.2 km
- Ferndale Cemetery0.3 km
- Ferndale Cemetery0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF434TE · Data under Open Government Licence