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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

CF369DX

Gordon Road

CF363BP

Marine Terrace

CF363EW

Restways

CF363SR

West Road

CF363AB

Gordon Road

CF363QB

Curlew Close

CF363FB

Fulmar Road

CF363LT

West Drive

CF363SS

West Road

CF363TY

Lapwing Close

CF363DU

South Road

CF363JL

Esterling Drive

CF363AD

Lias Cottages

CF363AP

John Street

CF363AW

Old School Road

CF363AG

Church Place

CF363BB

John Street

CF363ER

Park Avenue

CF363QP

Anglesey Way

CF363SB

Long Acre Drive

CF363LH

Warwick Crescent

CF363TJ

Long Acre Court

CF363UT

Sandpiper Road

CF363DY

Stoneleigh Court

CF363HA

Victoria Avenue

CF363JH

De Clare Close

CF363JJ

Locks Court

CF363PD

Rockfields Close

CF363RU

The Retreat

CF363UD

Sandpiper Road

CF363UG

Redshank Close

CF363UU

Kittiwake Close

CF363DQ

Philadelphia Road

CF363EZ

Tythegston Court

CF363PH

George Thomas Close

CF363BA

John Street

CF363NW

Davies Avenue

CF363QL

Caldy Close

CF363EH

Westbourne Place

CF363RP

Forge Way

CF363AX

The Green Avenue

CF363HW

Laleston Close

CF363PW

Fulmar Road

CF363QA

Curlew Road

CF363BF

Middleton Court

CF363DL

South Road

CF363DR

Reynallt Place

CF363JG

De Turberville Close

CF363YE

Esplanade

Data Sources

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