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Maerdy, United Kingdom
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Maerdy is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 3,441. Elevation: 1,007 ft (307 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Maerdy
Maerdy is a village and community in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, and within the historic county boundaries of Glamorgan, Wales, lying at the head of the Rhondda Fach Valley.
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| Population | 3,441 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.6753°, -3.4867° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.6 inches (1,768 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.0 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,243 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Maerdy
Maerdy is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 3,441. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet (307 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Maerdy vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Maerdy vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,243 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 313 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,293 |
| 29% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,376 |
Property Tax
Climate in Maerdy
Maerdy has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 989 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 228.3 sq mi (591.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6753°N, 3.4867°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 135 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in |
Maerdy has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (2.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.7% |
| 21% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 43.5% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Total Area | 228.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Maerdy
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maerdy Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ferndale Community School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Maerdy
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtica Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XL:UK Radio | afrobeat, asian urban hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Easy 50s | - | MP3 | |
| Dance Classics UK | 90s, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Nation 60s | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation Love | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Radio Wigwam | indie rock | MP3 |
Museums in Maerdy
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abernodwydd Farmhouse | ||||
| Afan Forest Mining museum | ||||
| Birthplace of Joseph Parry | ||||
| Blaenwaun Post Office | ||||
| Blaenwaun Post Office | ||||
| Bryn Eryr (Iron Age Roundhouses) | ||||
| Bryn Eryr (Iron Age Roundhouses) | ||||
| Cae Adda Cowhouse | ||||
| Cae Adda Cowhouse | ||||
| Cefn Junction | ||||
| Cider Making Display | ||||
| Cider Making Display | ||||
| Cilewent Farmhouse | ||||
| Clogmaker’s Workshop | ||||
| Coach House | ||||
| Coach House | ||||
| Cockpit | ||||
| Cockpit | ||||
| Cowbridge & District Museum | ||||
| Cross Inn Tailor's Shop | ||||
| Cross Inn Tailor's Shop | ||||
| Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse Shop | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse Shop | ||||
| Enamel House | ||||
| Enamel House | ||||
| Esgair Moel Woollen Mill | ||||
| Esgair Moel Woollen Mill | ||||
| Ewenny Kiln | ||||
| Fishing Exhibition | ||||
| Fishing Exhibition | ||||
| Georgetown Baking Oven | ||||
| Georgetown Baking Oven | ||||
| Gwalia Stores | ||||
| Gwalia Stores | ||||
| Gweithdy Galleries and Workshop | ||||
| Gweithdy Galleries and Workshop | ||||
| Hendre'r-ywydd Uchaf (farmhouse) | ||||
| Hendre'r-ywydd Uchaf (farmhouse) | ||||
| Kennixton | ||||
| Kennixton | ||||
| Llainfadyn Cottage | ||||
| Llainfadyn Cottage | ||||
| Llancaiach-fawr | ||||
| Llawr-Y-Glyn Smithy | ||||
| Llwyn-yr-eos | ||||
| Llwyn-yr-eos Farmhouse | ||||
| Llys Llywelyn (Medieval Court) | ||||
| Llys Llywelyn (Medieval Court) | ||||
| Maentwrog Hayshed | ||||
| Maentwrog Hayshed | ||||
| Maestir School | ||||
| Melin Bompren Corn Mill | ||||
| Melin Bompren Corn Mill | ||||
| Moss-Vernon's Portrait Studio | ||||
| Moss-Vernon's Portrait Studio | ||||
| nantgarw China Works Museum | ||||
| Nantwallter Cottage | ||||
| Oakdale Workmen's Institute | ||||
| Oakdale Workmen's Institute | ||||
| Paul Kirner's Music Palace | ||||
| Penrhiw Chapel | ||||
| Penrhiw Chapel | ||||
| Pigsty | ||||
| Pigsty | ||||
| Pontypridd Museum | ||||
| Porthcawl Museum | ||||
| Prefab | ||||
| Rhaeadr Tannery | ||||
| Rhaeadr Tannery | ||||
| Rhondda Heritage Park | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1805 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1805 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1855 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1855 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1895 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1895 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1925 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1925 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1955 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1955 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1985 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1985 House) | ||||
| Saddlers Workshop | ||||
| Saddlers Workshop | ||||
| Saint Teilo's Church | ||||
| Saint Teilo's Church | ||||
| St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre | ||||
| St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre | ||||
| Stryd Lydan Barn | ||||
| Stryd Lydan Barn | ||||
| The Block of Coal | ||||
| The Boat House | ||||
| The Boat House | ||||
| Tollhouse | ||||
| Tollhouse | ||||
| Tredegar Medical Aid Society Heritage Centre | ||||
| Tredegar Museum | ||||
| University of South Wales Art Collection Museum | ||||
| Urinal | ||||
| Urinal | ||||
| Vulcan Hotel | ||||
| Vulcan Hotel |
Libraries in Maerdy
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdare Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aberkenfig Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abertridwr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beddau and Tynant Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ely & Caerau Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Ely & Caerau Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairwater Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairwater Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferndale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glynneath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hirwaun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llantrisant Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Merthyr Tydfil Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountain Ash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountain Ash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nelson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontyclun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontypridd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porthcawl Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pyle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Radyr Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Radyr Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Resolven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhymney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seven Sisters Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Tonypandy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tredegar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treharris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Trelai Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treorchy Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Maerdy
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Llewellyn Jenkins | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market |
Bus Stations in Maerdy
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Maerdy
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Maerdy
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bragdy Twt Lol |
Stadiums & Teams in Maerdy
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Maerdy
38 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | - | Medium Airport |
| Swansea Airport | SWS | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eaglescott Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elan Valley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Old Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rhigos Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| RNAS Merryfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shobdon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| South Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Talgarth Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Upfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westonzoyland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Woonton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Maerdy
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Matters Wales |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Maerdy
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Seion Chapel |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Maerdy
What is the population of Maerdy?
Maerdy has a population of 3,441 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 228.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 51.1% female and 49% male.
Is Maerdy expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,243, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,293 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Maerdy?
Maerdy has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.6 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Maerdy?
The unemployment rate in Maerdy is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 313 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Maerdy?
The median home value in Maerdy is $200,293. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 68.5%.
How are the schools in Maerdy?
26.7% of adults in Maerdy hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.5% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Maerdy?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Maerdy is 1.7% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.8% Asian. 90% of residents speak only English at home. 8.2% of residents have a disability.