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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
N/A
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

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Porthcawl West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,135,000.

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
Flats32£212,500
Terraced19£230,000
Detached50£430,000
Semi-Detached49£360,000

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

CF363HN

Westbourne Court

CF363LY

Adrian Close

CF363NG

West End Avenue

CF363SB

Long Acre Drive

CF363RE

Teal Close

CF363YR

Esplanade

CF363NP

Westgate Close

CF363BB

John Street

CF363DA

South Road

CF363DS

South Close

CF363ED

Suffolk Place

CF363JH

De Clare Close

CF363NU

Hawkhurst Court

CF363LT

West Drive

CF363RT

West Road

CF363UD

Sandpiper Road

CF363AH

Lias Road

CF363EW

Restways

CF363QP

Anglesey Way

CF363LP

Glenavon Crescent

CF363EN

Fairfax Crescent

CF363JA

Fitzhamon Road

CF363PS

Hazelwell Road

CF363UN

Rest Bay Close

CF363TF

Pyle Road

CF363BJ

Lougher Gardens

CF363DE

Llangwm Way

CF363ER

Park Avenue

CF363LE

Penylan Avenue

CF363EP

Park Avenue

CF363SJ

Chapel Close

CF363SA

Nottage Mead

CF363YG

Pavilion Court

CF363RB

West Park Drive

CF363AY

John Street

CF363EQ

Suffolk Court

CF363LD

Hutchwns Close

CF363BF

Middleton Court

CF363HP

Nottage Meadow

CF363UR

Spoonbill Close

CF363AQ

Seabank Court

CF363HW

Laleston Close

CF363YY

Blundell Avenue

CF363TD

Sanderling Way

CF363PT

Cheltenham Road

CF363YE

Esplanade

CF363JN

De Berclos

CF363SY

Ty Canol

CF363HT

West Drive

CF363AG

Church Place

CF363LH

Warwick Crescent

CF363HY

Locks Lane

CF363EZ

Tythegston Court

CF363QE

Widgeon Close

CF363JF

De Granville Close

CF363QL

Caldy Close

CF363LF

Penylan Close

CF363HS

West Drive

CF363PH

George Thomas Close

CF363SL

Connaught Close

CF363BQ

Blundell Court

CF363TW

Flatholm Way

CF363RU

The Retreat

CF363RS

Cae Ganol

CF363UW

Long Acre Court

CF363EB

Suffolk Place

CF363BE

Well Street

CF363NR

St Brides Close

CF363NY

Bredenbury Gardens

CF369BU

Gordon Road

CF363NF

West End Avenue

CF363RN

West Park Drive

CF363PY

Cambray Close

CF363AP

John Street

CF363ST

Heol Y Capel

CF363HJ

Tythegston Close

CF363RP

Forge Way

CF363DN

Llys Y Grug

CF363NA

Penylan Avenue

CF363UE

Merganser Close

CF363FB

Fulmar Road

CF363DB

South Place

CF363PR

Clos Y Deri

CF363NN

Glynstell Road

CF363JB

Fitzhamon Road

CF363TY

Lapwing Close

CF363EY

Victoria Avenue

CF363DJ

West Road

CF363PN

Fulmar Road

CF363JL

Esterling Drive

CF363EG

Lewis Place

CF365TB

Jubilee Gardens

CF363SS

West Road

CF363EL

George Street

CF363JP

De Breos Drive

CF363XB

The Portway

CF363TA

Lougher Row

CF365TA

Mount Pleasant Road

CF363UB

Merlin Close

CF363DZ

Locks Common Road

Data Sources

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