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Porthcawl West Central

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About

Porthcawl West Central ward encompasses the historic heart of the town, centred around John Street and its surrounding residential streets. The area includes a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, alongside local shops and services that cater to daily needs. It stretches inland from the central commercial area, containing community facilities and schools that serve the local population.

The ward's western boundary is defined by the open ground of the golf course, leading towards the coastal path. A notable local feature is the grand, castellated structure of the former Porthcawl Pavilion on the seafront, which has been a landmark for generations. This area provides direct pedestrian access to Sandy Bay and the town's main promenade, linking the residential core to the seaside.

Area overview

On average Porthcawl West Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Porthcawl West Central is £46,791 per year. Porthcawl West Central is home to around 2,538 people, with a population density of about 3,530.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Porthcawl West Central Population
2,538
Population density
3,530.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.4(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.1(+128%)
Shoplifting
24.03(+246%)
Public order
18.91(+112%)
Other theft
9.85(+95%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,457
96.81%
Other White
23
0.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.39%
Other Asian
9
0.35%
Indian
8
0.32%
Total population: 2,538

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
817
37.55%
No qualifications
399
18.34%
Level 3 (A level)
334
15.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
278
12.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
178
8.18%
Total 16+ residents: 2,176

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
545
45.34%
Owns with a mortgage
332
27.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
185
15.39%
Other social rented
71
5.91%
Other forms of private rent
38
3.16%
Total households: 1,202

Property prices in Porthcawl West Central

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Porthcawl West Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,000 up to £637,100.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Porthcawl West 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 West Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£611,000
Flats15£150,000
Semi-Detached15£385,000
Terraced10£227,500

10 years median price trend in Porthcawl West Central

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

All postcodes in Porthcawl West Central

CF363HT

West Drive

CF363DD

Arlington Place

CF363DE

Llangwm Way

CF363JD

Fitzhamon Road

CF363EB

Suffolk Place

CF363JA

Fitzhamon Road

CF363JE

De Londres Close

CF363EY

Victoria Avenue

CF363DH

South Road

CF363EU

Doddridge Way

CF363NA

Penylan Avenue

CF363BJ

Lougher Gardens

CF363HN

Westbourne Court

CF363LU

Esplanade

CF363DP

Philadelphia Road

CF363HG

Victoria Avenue

CF363DN

Llys Y Grug

CF363EE

Suffolk Court

CF363EG

Lewis Place

CF363EP

Park Avenue

CF363JP

De Breos Drive

CF363JB

Fitzhamon Road

CF363EN

Fairfax Crescent

CF363HD

Victoria Avenue

CF363BX

Eithen Place

CF363DB

South Place

CF363DS

South Close

CF363EF

Lewis Place

CF363HS

West Drive

CF363EL

George Street

CF363HE

Victoria Avenue

CF363DG

South Road

CF363JN

De Berclos

CF363ES

Park Avenue

CF363JF

De Granville Close

CF363DF

Arlington Road

CF363JR

Suffolk Close

CF363EA

Suffolk Place

CF363LS

West Drive

CF363ED

Suffolk Place

CF363HB

Victoria Avenue

CF363DA

South Road

CF363ET

Carlton Place

CF363LP

Glenavon Crescent

CF363DW

Fenton Place

CF363EQ

Suffolk Court

CF363AQ

Seabank Court

CF363EW

Restways

CF363LT

West Drive

CF363DU

South Road

CF363JL

Esterling Drive

CF363ER

Park Avenue

CF363DY

Stoneleigh Court

CF363HA

Victoria Avenue

CF363JH

De Clare Close

CF363JJ

Locks Court

CF363DQ

Philadelphia Road

CF363EH

Westbourne Place

CF363AX

The Green Avenue

CF363BF

Middleton Court

CF363DL

South Road

CF363DR

Reynallt Place

CF363JG

De Turberville Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.