Mona Place Maerdy, Rhondda Cynon Taf
15 addresses across 1 postcode (CF43), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 47402763.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £20,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 9, E: 1).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Rhondda Cynon Taf costs £2,289 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Treorchy, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 307 to 312 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Forest View Medical Centre, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 53 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £20,500 | £20,500 | £20,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £29,500 | £29,500 | £29,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £11,250 | £11,250 | £11,250 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2014 | 9 CF43 4BP | Flat or maisonette | £20,500 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jun 2009 | 9 CF43 4BP | Terraced | £29,500 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Feb 2004 | 9 CF43 4BP | Terraced | £11,250 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: Flat (13). Built: 1950-1966 (12); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Rhondda Cynon Taf in 2026-27: Band D £2,289 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,526 | £1,781 | £2,035 | £2,289 | £2,798 | £3,307 | £3,816 | £4,579 | £5,342 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (97% of about 920 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
None of the 17 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 307 m and 312 m above sea level (310 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF43 4BP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Treorchy 125,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Ynyswen 2,540 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Ton Pentre 79,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Terminus Maerdy | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Lakeside Cwmdare | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 32.8 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Forest View Medical Centre | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knights Maerdy Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | Isfryn Dental Practice | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Ysbyty George Thomas | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Ton Pentre Police Station | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Treorchy Cashzone | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 4,790 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,280 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Maerdy Park 1.0 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Maerdy Road Allotment 4,070 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Castell Nos, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castell Nos | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Tarren Maerdy cairn (W) | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Tarren Maerdy cairn (E) | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cefn Craig Amos | Hill | 860 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Cefn y Rhondda | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Mynydd y Ffaldau | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Cwm Orci | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Castell Nos Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Coed Blaenaman-fach | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 15 |
8 of the street's 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Rhondda Cynon Taf: see them on the Rhondda Cynon Taf page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maerdy Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ferndale Community School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn Y Forwyn Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Treorchy Park | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| A & J M Sheppard Ltd CF43 4DD | Retailers - other | 240 m | Exempt | |
| Maerdy Social Club & Institute CF43 4DB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Ann's Discounts CF43 4DA | Retailers - other | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Maerdy Hotel and Wine Bar CF43 4DA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| M&M Cafe and Fish Bar CF43 4DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Re:Make Valleys CF43 4DA | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Maerdy Grill House CF43 4AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 May 2025 |
| Megasave Food And Wine CF43 4AE | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wood Street (17); On or near Mona Place (8); On or near James Street (7); On or near Edward Street (5); On or near Griffith Street (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 74% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CF43 4BP: 15 addresses of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Springfield Road · Wood Street · Wrgant Place · Park Road · Park Place · Griffith Street · James Street · North Terrace · Edward Street · Church Street · Institute Street · Thomas Street
All the streets in CF43 and across Rhondda Cynon Taf.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.