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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

CF320NL

Bridgend Road

CF320NF

Bridgend Road

CF365EY

Meadow Lane

CF365LW

Neville Road

CF365AS

Hawthorn Place

CF365BD

St Annes Crescent

CF365BH

New Road

CF365TR

Wellfield Crescent

CF365LA

Heol Fair

CF365BE

New Road

CF365BG

New Road

CF365RB

Orchard Drive

CF365AD

Chestnut Drive

CF365BQ

Oaktree Drive

CF365EN

Pant Morfa

CF365NT

Clevis Hill

CF365RA

Orchard Drive

CF365RR

Newton Nottage Road

CF365AN

Birch Walk

CF363FD

Porthcawl East Central

CF365TL

Old Station Road

CF365SS

Bridgend Road

CF365RW

Cleviston Gardens

CF365ES

Cilparc

CF365BX

Juniper Close

CF365EA

Newton Nottage Road

CF365HB

St Davids Way

CF365HT

Woodland Avenue

CF365DP

Beech Grove

CF365NF

Bay View Road

CF365SN

Austin Close

CF365DT

Heol Y Goedwig

CF365LR

Wick Cottages

CF365PD

Church Street

CF365BN

New Road

CF365EB

Newton Nottage Road

CF365TH

Old Station Road

CF365PL

New Road

CF365UA

Laburnum Drive

CF365BF

Ffordd Austin

CF365RH

Elder Drive

CF365AE

Danygraig Avenue

CF365RE

Oakengates

CF365PR

Bryneglwys Gardens

CF365DH

New Road

CF365NB

Georgian Close

CF365LB

Northways

CF365BA

New Road

CF365DR

Pant Morfa

CF365LH

Nicholls Avenue

CF365EG

Marlpit Lane

CF365NX

Pine Close

CF365NY

Clevis Crescent

CF365NG

The Meadows

CF365DD

New Road

CF365DE

New Road

CF365PA

Clevis Crescent

CF365ED

Newton Nottage Road

CF365DB

Rhych Avenue

CF365PJ

Greyfriars House

CF365DS

St Clares Court

CF365AR

Linden Way

CF365RU

St Christophers Road

CF365NL

Mayfield Avenue

CF365SU

Tynycaeau Lane

CF365DL

New Road

CF365LL

Nicholls Avenue

CF365TS

Eastern Promenade

CF365DY

Heol Y Goedwig

CF365RN

Bridgend Road

CF365PN

Heol Y Graig

CF365NH

Beach Road

CF365NP

Church Street

Data Sources

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