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Porthcawl East Central

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About

Porthcawl East Central ward covers the historic core and primary seafront of the town. The area includes the working harbour, the promenade stretching from the harbour to Trecco Bay, and the main retail streets of John Street and New Road. Residential properties are a mix of traditional terraced housing and larger Victorian or Edwardian homes, particularly in the streets leading up from the seafront.

The area is defined by its coastal function and amenities. The harbour remains active with fishing and leisure vessels, fronted by the lifeboat station. Coney Beach, a traditional amusement park with a funfair and arcades, is a central feature. The expansive Sandy Bay beaches and the grassy headland of Rest Bay are key recreational spaces, with the coastal path providing access along the limestone cliffs.

Area overview

On average Porthcawl East Central has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Porthcawl East Central is £43,516 per year. Porthcawl East Central is home to around 5,681 people, with a population density of about 2,067.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Porthcawl East Central Population
5,681
Population density
2,067.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.02(+77%)
Shoplifting
28.69(+346%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.94(+84%)
Public order
17.6(+114%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.32(+68%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,430
95.58%
Other White
69
1.21%
Chinese
21
0.37%
Indian
21
0.37%
Other Asian
21
0.37%
Total population: 5,681

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,462
29.76%
No qualifications
1,128
22.96%
Level 3 (A level)
716
14.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
685
13.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
456
9.28%
Total 16+ residents: 4,912

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,082
40.49%
Owns with a mortgage
675
25.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
547
20.47%
Other social rented
222
8.31%
Social rents from council
67
2.51%
Total households: 2,672

Property prices in Porthcawl East Central

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £261,000 in Porthcawl East Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £455,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Porthcawl East Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Porthcawl East Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£370,000
Flats16£216,000
Semi-Detached28£290,000
Terraced15£240,000

10 years median price trend in Porthcawl East Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porthcawl East Central.

All postcodes in Porthcawl East Central

CF365EB

Newton Nottage Road

CF365RL

Bridgend Road

CF363AA

Gordon Road

CF365SN

Austin Close

CF365LU

New Road

CF363BQ

Blundell Court

CF365HB

St Davids Way

CF365BW

Sandy Lane

CF365HP

Queens Avenue

CF365DN

New Road

CF365TL

Old Station Road

CF365SB

St Michaels Road

CF363YE

Esplanade

CF365ER

Greenways

CF365LY

Vintin Lane

CF365HT

Woodland Avenue

CF365LN

Vernon Road

CF365LP

Sandymeers

CF365EU

Meadow Lane

CF369DU

Gordon Road

CF363XD

Porthcawl East Central

CF369BN

Gordon Road

CF365TW

Wellfield Villas

CF365BT

Mackworth Road

CF365RY

St Christophers Road

CF365EF

Ynyslas

CF365BN

New Road

CF369DY

Gordon Road

CF363XB

The Portway

CF363BE

Well Street

CF365BA

New Road

CF363YS

Esplanade Avenue

CF365TR

Wellfield Crescent

CF365HW

Woodland Avenue

CF365LS

Vintin Terrace

CF365NB

Georgian Close

CF363YW

Esplanade

CF369DL

Gordon Road

CF365LD

Kings Hill Avenue

CF365EP

Greenways

CF365LT

Poplar Mews

CF363BS

Lifeboat Road

CF365RU

St Christophers Road

CF365ND

Ger Y Lyn

CF365LW

Neville Road

CF363AF

Highfield Close

CF363FD

Porthcawl East Central

CF363BZ

Porthcawl East Central

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.