A Welsh postcode is among one of the cheapest postcodes to buy a house in the UK, a new study claims. Ferndale in Rhondda Cynon Taf is among the top 10 least expensive postcodes in the UK, study by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent claims.
Excluding London the study looked at the average asking price for postcodes across the UK and listed the 20 cheapest. Ferndale comes in at ninth place on the list and is the only Welsh postcode to appear on the list of 20 places.
The average asking price for the CF43 area last year was £96,757, according to the study. Ferndale has regularly appeared on lists of property hotspots in Wales as a place to find a bargain. In 2021 it came second on a list of ten places in the UK with the cheapest property price per square metre. Sign up to our Amazing Homes newsletter here.
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The small town in Rhondda Cynon Taf is nestled in the Rhondda Fach valley, surrounded by lush greenery and hillsides boasting gorgeous views from the top. It's also home to the pretty Darren Park with Llyn y Forwyn (Maiden's Lake) which is famed in Welsh legend as the home of the enchantress Nelferch.
The most expensive property for sale on Rightmove in the area is currently priced at £410,000 while the cheapest is on offer for £50,000. Here are just some of the properties that are up for sale in the area around – or even below – the average asking price for the postcode.
Three-bedroom terrace - £95,000
This three-bedroom terrace is on offer with Purplebricks for just £95,000, which is below the average asking price for last year. The well-presented house has a spacious lounge and dining area and three good-sized bedrooms on the first floor. The property has been well-maintained throughout and could make an ideal family home or a first-time buy. The property is located within easy access to the local supermarket, shops, and bus links. The A4233 is located close by which gives easy access to Porth and beyond. Find out more here or call an agent on 029 2271 2091.
Two-bedroom terrace - £90,000
On offer for £90,000 is this mid-terrace in Edmondes Street. The property has a good-sized private enclosed garden to the rear with a lawn and decked area for seating. While the estate agents say the kitchen could need an upgrade the property is well-presented and is in an area with good transport links. The garden offers beautiful views over the green hills and forests beyond. Find out more here or call an agent at Purplebricks on 029 2271 2091.
One-bedroom terrace - £75,000
This one-bedroom terraced house is up for sale with Darlows Cardiff for offers in the region of £75,000. In addition to the bedroom on the first floor of the property there is an attic room which could double up as a second bedroom. Previously a three-bedroom property, the house has undergone work to convert the front two bedrooms into one and to move the bathroom to the first floor. With a modern kitchen and attractive features throughout – including beams and a stone wall in the bedroom and attic room – the property also benefits from a small private garden to the rear. Find out more here or call an agent on 01443 801714.
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