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Porthcawl West

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About

Porthcawl West sits on the Bridgend coast of the Bristol Channel and covers the town’s western seafront, including Rest Bay. The Wales Coast Path runs along the shoreline here, where sandbanks shape a regular surf break used by local and visiting surfers. A broad car park and access steps meet the beach, and the promenade traces the cliff line; on clear days the bay and the line of the headland are easy to follow from the shore.

The ward contains a mix of housing close to the seafront and pockets of open land behind the promenade. A golf course occupies the headland above the bay, its fairways cutting toward the coast. Community facilities include small shops and cafés serving the promenade, and local transport links connect Porthcawl West to Bridgend town. Seasonal visitors concentrate on the beach and footpaths, while residents use the coastal route for everyday walking and cycling.

Area overview

On average Porthcawl West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Porthcawl West is £46,791 per year. Porthcawl West is home to around 9,172 people, with a population density of about 1,307.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Porthcawl West Population
9,172
Population density
1,307.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.21(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.59(-34%)
Shoplifting
6.76(-3%)
Public order
6.11(-32%)
Other theft
3.38(-33%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,865
96.63%
Other White
94
1.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.38%
Other
27
0.29%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.27%
Total population: 9,174

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,147
39.21%
No qualifications
1,390
17.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,145
14.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,044
13.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
606
7.55%
Total 16+ residents: 8,025

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,201
52.11%
Owns with a mortgage
1,168
27.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
588
13.92%
Other social rented
107
2.53%
Other forms of private rent
102
2.41%
Total households: 4,224

Property prices in Porthcawl West

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £353,500 in Porthcawl West area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £845,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Porthcawl West 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached52£430,000
Flats28£172,500
Semi-Detached40£364,000
Terraced18£237,500

10 years median price trend in Porthcawl West

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

All postcodes in Porthcawl West

CF363YL

Mary Street

CF363BZ

Porthcawl East Central

CF363UW

Long Acre Court

CF363XD

Porthcawl East Central

CF363HT

West Drive

CF363LR

Windsor Road

CF363SN

West Road

CF363SU

Nottage

CF363YW

Esplanade

CF363DD

Arlington Place

CF363DE

Llangwm Way

CF363TH

Newton Nottage Road

CF363FA

Esplanade Mews

CF363PG

The Glade

CF363RB

West Park Drive

CF363TL

Anglesey Way

CF363DZ

Locks Common Road

CF363JD

Fitzhamon Road

CF363LD

Hutchwns Close

CF363UR

Spoonbill Close

CF363LY

Adrian Close

CF363BW

The Square

CF363NH

West End Avenue

CF363QD

Pintail Close

CF363RS

Cae Ganol

CF363UN

Rest Bay Close

CF369BN

Gordon Road

CF369DU

Gordon Road

CF363EB

Suffolk Place

CF363NP

Westgate Close

CF363TN

Bardsey Close

CF363EJ

Moor Lane

CF363AH

Lias Road

CF363JA

Fitzhamon Road

CF363QW

Lundy Close

CF363UF

Sandpiper Road

CF363YR

Esplanade

CF334RD

Heol-Y-Splot

CF363RR

Sker Court

CF363RY

West Road

CF363TE

Newton Nottage Road

CF363UB

Merlin Close

CF363YJ

Gordon Road

CF363AJ

Picton Avenue

CF363JE

De Londres Close

CF363QE

Widgeon Close

CF363SY

Ty Canol

CF363TF

Pyle Road

CF363EY

Victoria Avenue

CF363HR

Ogmore Drive

CF363LA

Crossfield Avenue

CF363PA

Lombard Close

CF363BE

Well Street

CF363DH

South Road

CF363HU

Locks Common Road

CF363SF

West Road

CF369DQ

Gordon Road

CF363EU

Doddridge Way

CF363NA

Penylan Avenue

CF363NU

Hawkhurst Court

CF363AA

Gordon Road

CF363BJ

Lougher Gardens

CF363HQ

Ewenny Close

CF363LE

Penylan Avenue

CF363QR

Grassholm Way

CF363TU

Shearwater Close

CF363UL

Fulmar Road

CF363HN

Westbourne Court

CF363QF

Stonechat Close

CF363XB

The Portway

CF369DY

Gordon Road

CF363AY

John Street

CF363LU

Esplanade

CF363NN

Glynstell Road

CF363SL

Connaught Close

CF334RP

Heol-Y-Splot

CF363DP

Philadelphia Road

CF363HG

Victoria Avenue

CF363HJ

Tythegston Close

CF363NE

West End Avenue

CF363SE

Hilary Way

CF363DN

Llys Y Grug

CF363EE

Suffolk Court

CF363EG

Lewis Place

CF363PF

Florence Street

CF363UA

Dunlin Close

CF363BU

Old School Road

CF363RA

Sker Walk

CF363PS

Hazelwell Road

CF363ST

Heol Y Capel

CF363EP

Park Avenue

CF363PT

Cheltenham Road

CF363YY

Blundell Avenue

CF363UP

Rest Bay

CF369DL

Gordon Road

CF363JP

De Breos Drive

CF363RL

West Park Drive

CF363SD

Travis Way

CF363BL

Dock Street

CF363DT

John Street

Data Sources

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