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Ferndale
City in Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom
Overview
Ferndale is a small, historic town set in the Rhondda Fach valley of South Wales. With its strong mining heritage, friendly atmosphere, and beautiful valley scenery, it is a gateway to outdoor adventures and Welsh culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Population
4,019
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.66°, -3.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,826
Local Cost
$1,112
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
15.7°C
Winter Avg
6.3°C
Record High
27.3°C
Record Low
-4.5°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1104 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
CWL
Distance
30 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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