Side-by-side comparison of CF43 Ferndale and CF48 Merthyr tydfil covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CF43 is the more affordable option at £82,500 median vs £133,000 in CF48. CF43 has lower recorded crime (1,136 vs 2,913 offences over 13 months). CF48 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | CF43 Ferndale | CF48 Merthyr tydfil |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £82,500 | £133,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | — | — |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,136 | 2,913 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 5.4 | 32.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 99.6 | 92.4 |
| EPC Median Score | 64.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.