CF43 Ferndale operates in Wales's South Wales Valleys region with a trajectory score of 57.4/100, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at a 4.9% compound annual rate, whilst rental yields have expanded more substantially at 7.2% CAGR. Population growth remains modest at 0.4% over the same period, suggesting limited demographic expansion despite active gentrification-stage characteristics. The divergence between rental and capital growth rates indicates investor activity focused on yield rather than appreciation potential. This pattern reflects a district undergoing renewal processes whilst experiencing constrained resident numbers, typical of transitioning post-industrial Welsh communities.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 3.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.4% per year
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What's changing in Ferndale · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 57/100, driven mainly by safety.
4 planning applications submitted in CF43 over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Change of use from bedsit flat to a storage areaFeb 2026 · Decided
- Proposed rear single storey extension.Feb 2026 · pending
- Proposed first floor extension above existing kitchen and bathroom to provide a bedroom together with an extension to an existing garage at the rear.Jan 2026 · Decided
Ferndale (CF43) common questions
Is Ferndale up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Ferndale (CF43) as Active. Its trajectory score is 57/100 (Strong), in the top 17% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is Ferndale safe?
Ferndale has a safety score of 69/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ferndale?
The average property price in Ferndale (CF43) is £173k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ferndale?
The median monthly rent in Ferndale (CF43) is £740 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ferndale?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Treorchy (CF42), Merthyr Tydfil (CF48), Mountain Ash (CF45), Aberdare (CF44), Pontypridd (CF37). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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