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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
114
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
57.53(+70%)
Shoplifting
38.22(+494%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.16(+124%)
Public order
17.34(+111%)
Other theft
11.03(+141%)
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

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £455K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Porthcawl West Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,750 up to £830,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Porthcawl West Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£472,500£297
Semi-Detached11£425,000£285
Terraced7£220,000£214
Flats12£199,500£324

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Porthcawl West Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porthcawl West Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£107,500£218,000£122,500
2017£312,975£165,000£225,250£182,450
2018£290,000£120,000£260,000£169,975
2019£410,000£125,000£298,000£175,000
2020£360,000£135,000£252,500£179,000
2021£422,500£127,000£307,000£201,250
2022£425,000£147,500£408,500£240,000
2023£412,500£157,500£455,000£230,000
2024£515,000£160,000£300,000£260,000
2025£500,000£168,000£410,000£225,000
2026£615,000£185,000£485,000£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porthcawl West Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Porthcawl West Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£190£139
2017£185£266£180£157
2018£202£229£176£160
2019£233£252£208£157
2020£222£237£205£170
2021£239£253£208£190
2022£277£277£255£198
2023£308£310£281£174
2024£280£290£269£252
2025£336£297£283£203
2026£273£319£260£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Porthcawl West Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Porthcawl West Central

Is Porthcawl West Central safe?

Porthcawl West Central records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Porthcawl West Central?

The median sale price in Porthcawl West Central is £350,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Porthcawl West Central?

Porthcawl West Central scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Porthcawl West Central sits around rank 1,117 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Porthcawl West Central?

The average household income in Porthcawl West Central is around £46,791 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Porthcawl West Central?

Porthcawl West Central is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sean Aspey (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.