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Porthcawl East

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About

Porthcawl East is a residential area situated on a low limestone headland overlooking the Bristol Channel. The district is characterised by its mix of post-war housing estates and older properties, with a functional town centre providing local amenities. Its eastern boundary is formed by the Sandy Bay caravan park, a large seasonal settlement that significantly expands the local population during the summer months.

The area's coastline features the expansive, sandy Trecco Bay, which is backed by the aforementioned holiday park. A notable local landmark is the lifeboat station, operational since 1860, which sits near the harbour. The headland also includes the grassy open space of Coney Beach, known for its traditional funfair and proximity to the grand pier structure at the harbour's entrance.

Area overview

On average Porthcawl East has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Porthcawl East is £41,944 per year. Porthcawl East is home to around 6,959 people, with a population density of about 1,086.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Porthcawl East Population
6,959
Population density
1,086 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.68(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.23(+9%)
Public order
10.78(+31%)
Shoplifting
9.48(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.62(+17%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,721
96.59%
Other White
54
0.78%
Chinese
29
0.42%
Irish
21
0.3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
20
0.29%
Total population: 6,958

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,014
33.38%
No qualifications
1,210
20.06%
Level 3 (A level)
880
14.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
832
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
527
8.74%
Total 16+ residents: 6,033

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,464
45.74%
Owns with a mortgage
876
27.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
479
14.96%
Other social rented
222
6.94%
Other forms of private rent
82
2.56%
Total households: 3,201

Property prices in Porthcawl East

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Porthcawl East area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Porthcawl East 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached40£297,500
Terraced15£258,000
Flats5£155,000
Detached24£373,000

10 years median price trend in Porthcawl East

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

All postcodes in Porthcawl East

CF365RG

Hazel Close

CF365RS

Austin Avenue

CF365BP

Mackworth Road

CF365ST

Bridgend Road

CF365HL

Pwll Y Waun

CF365SD

St Marys Court

CF365EU

Meadow Lane

CF365HA

St Davids Way

CF365AP

Holly Walk

CF365BT

Mackworth Road

CF365SG

Hookland Road

CF365PB

Heol Y Graig

CF365AG

Elm Road

CF365TN

Hutchwns Terrace

CF365LD

Kings Hill Avenue

CF365LU

New Road

CF365PF

Newton Nottage Road

CF365BS

Bungalow Avenue

CF365SR

Bridgend Road

CF365EE

Newton Nottage Road

CF365HR

Woodland Avenue

CF365DN

New Road

CF365DU

Heol Y Goedwig

CF365AY

Maple Walk

CF365HH

Pwll Y Waun

CF365NN

Bryneglwys Avenue

CF365HX

Parc Y Berllan

CF365EP

Greenways

CF365DF

Glan Road

CF365AW

Ashgrove

CF365LT

Poplar Mews

CF365NA

Lake View Close

CF363BY

Eastern Promenade

CF365PW

St Johns Drive

CF365RT

Waun Lon

CF365LG

Poplar Avenue

CF365RL

Bridgend Road

CF365TP

Wellfield Avenue

CF320NH

Newton

CF365LE

Brian Crescent

CF365SF

Hookland Road

CF365SA

Alison Court

CF365LF

Poplar Crescent

CF365PH

New Road

CF365EF

Ynyslas

CF365AU

Lime Tree Way

CF365EW

Greenways

CF365RY

St Christophers Road

CF365TW

Wellfield Villas

CF365PP

Brickyard

CF365ET

Cilparc

CF365HW

Woodland Avenue

CF365SB

St Michaels Road

CF365EL

Pant Morfa

CF365LP

Sandymeers

CF365BW

Sandy Lane

CF365SY

Tyn-Y-Caeau Lane

CF365SE

Hookland Road

CF365HU

Woodland Avenue

CF365DQ

New Road Court

CF365RF

Orchard Drive

CF365NQ

Llys Penfro

CF320NG

Newton

CF363XA

The Harbour

CF365AB

Willow Close

CF365NU

Clevisfield Avenue

CF365TD

Porthcawl East Central

CF365SQ

Bridgend Road

CF365LS

Vintin Terrace

CF365ER

Greenways

CF365HP

Queens Avenue

CF365AQ

Larch Close

CF365DJ

Clos Y Mametz

CF365PG

Aldenham Road

CF365SP

Manor Farm Cottage

CF365RD

Cherry Tree Avenue

CF365ND

Ger Y Lyn

CF365BY

Eastern Promenade

CF365AL

Sycamore Avenue

CF365AX

The Firs

CF365AF

Cedar Gardens

CF365BJ

Acacia Avenue

CF365BZ

Cypress Gardens

CF365LY

Vintin Lane

CF365HD

Manor Grove

CF365AT

Rowan Drive

CF365AH

Arosfa Avenue

CF365AA

Danygraig Avenue

CF365NE

Beach Road

CF365AJ

The Burrows

CF365BL

New Road

CF365NS

Clevis Lane

CF365EH

Zig Zag Lane

CF365PE

Newton Nottage Road

CF365HN

The Mercies

CF365RP

Newton Nottage Road

CF365LN

Vernon Road

CF365DG

New Road

CF320NY

Newton

CF365HY

Woodland Avenue

Data Sources

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