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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
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
20.61(-39%)
Shoplifting
10.58(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.5(-35%)
Public order
5.89(-28%)
Other theft
4.03(-12%)
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

Median price£360,000
Price per sq ft£317
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£254K – £439K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £317 per square foot) in Porthcawl West area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,750 up to £1,135,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached49£432,000£342
Semi-Detached42£360,000£312
Terraced18£254,250£208
Flats25£215,000£318

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Porthcawl West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porthcawl West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£113,000£202,500£170,000
2017£274,500£136,500£196,500£181,000
2018£275,000£124,500£215,000£170,000
2019£305,000£160,000£247,500£167,475
2020£325,000£159,500£235,000£187,500
2021£400,000£250,000£256,500£239,950
2022£415,000£193,000£315,000£240,000
2023£400,000£176,000£326,250£232,500
2024£414,000£198,150£300,000£250,000
2025£430,000£199,000£360,000£240,000
2026£455,000£216,000£317,500£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porthcawl West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Porthcawl West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£183£186£156
2017£223£236£186£174
2018£231£224£196£176
2019£245£237£218£167
2020£274£268£217£185
2021£296£348£248£205
2022£333£305£303£217
2023£339£321£292£201
2024£331£304£289£265
2025£336£306£297£210
2026£351£344£336£197
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Porthcawl West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Porthcawl West

Is Porthcawl West safe?

Porthcawl West records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Porthcawl West?

The median sale price in Porthcawl West is £360,000 (about £317 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Porthcawl West?

Porthcawl West scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Porthcawl West sits around rank 1,339 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?

The average household income in Porthcawl West is around £46,791 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Porthcawl West

CF363UF

Sandpiper Road

CF363HQ

Ewenny Close

CF363PF

Florence Street

CF363QH

Skomer Close

CF369DX

Gordon Road

CF363UT

Sandpiper Road

CF363RD

Turnstone Road

CF363RA

Sker Walk

CF363SP

Old Village Lane

CF363JD

Fitzhamon Road

CF363SF

West Road

CF363YT

Esplanade Avenue

CF363BZ

Porthcawl East Central

CF363SE

Hilary Way

CF363JG

De Turberville Close

CF363AJ

Picton Avenue

CF363TB

Kenfig Cottages

CF369DL

Gordon Road

CF363RF

Rest Bay

CF365EJ

Marlpit Lane

CF363TU

Shearwater Close

CF363AB

Gordon Road

CF363SD

Travis Way

CF363AA

Gordon Road

CF363LW

Severn Road

CF363TP

Steepholme Close

CF363RG

West Park Drive

CF363JR

Suffolk Close

CF363QF

Stonechat Close

CF363BU

Old School Road

CF363TG

Moor Lane

CF369BN

Gordon Road

CF363RR

Sker Court

CF363DT

John Street

CF369DQ

Gordon Road

CF363DH

South Road

CF363EF

Lewis Place

CF363AD

Lias Cottages

CF369DU

Gordon Road

CF363SW

Heol Croes Faen

CF363HA

Victoria Avenue

CF363RH

Seagull Close

CF363UH

Fulmar Road

CF363YU

Esplanade Avenue

CF363QA

Curlew Road

CF363UL

Fulmar Road

CF363UA

Dunlin Close

CF363HR

Ogmore Drive

CF363PE

Rockfields Crescent

CF363QJ

Skokholm Close

CF363YJ

Gordon Road

CF363YA

Mary Street

CF363DY

Stoneleigh Court

CF363TR

The Whimbrels

CF363NL

Pangbourne Close

CF363TH

Newton Nottage Road

CF363PD

Rockfields Close

CF363BX

Eithen Place

CF363SU

Nottage

CF363TN

Bardsey Close

CF363TS

Tern Road

CF363LB

Springfield Avenue

CF363XD

Porthcawl East Central

CF363DW

Fenton Place

CF334RD

Heol-Y-Splot

CF363PP

Fulmar Road

CF363EE

Suffolk Court

CF363SG

Westfield Crescent

CF363YS

Esplanade Avenue

CF363BL

Dock Street

CF363BG

James Street

CF363QN

Cardigan Close

CF363SH

Greenfield Way

CF363SR

West Road

CF363DP

Philadelphia Road

CF363NW

Davies Avenue

CF363HB

Victoria Avenue

CF363DF

Arlington Road

CF363PU

Overton Close

CF363QD

Pintail Close

CF363QR

Grassholm Way

CF363DU

South Road

CF363HD

Victoria Avenue

CF363LX

Adrian Close

CF363NT

Rockfields

CF369DY

Gordon Road

CF363QW

Lundy Close

CF363AW

Old School Road

CF363TE

Newton Nottage Road

CF363SN

West Road

CF363AF

Highfield Close

CF363EU

Doddridge Way

CF363BD

John Street

CF363DQ

Philadelphia Road

CF363TJ

Long Acre Court

CF363BA

John Street

CF363BW

The Square

CF363EJ

Moor Lane

CF363JJ

Locks Court

CF363PA

Lombard Close

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.