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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

CF363PB

Summerfield Drive

CF363NE

West End Avenue

CF363BH

Hillsboro Place

CF363PG

The Glade

CF363TQ

Mallard Way

CF363QB

Curlew Close

CF363YN

Mary Street

CF363RW

Clos Y Grug

CF363DD

Arlington Place

CF363EH

Westbourne Place

CF363UU

Kittiwake Close

CF363QG

Ramsey Close

CF363YL

Mary Street

CF363HE

Victoria Avenue

CF363LA

Crossfield Avenue

CF363LR

Windsor Road

CF334RP

Heol-Y-Splot

CF363EA

Suffolk Place

CF363BP

Marine Terrace

CF363DG

South Road

CF369DG

Gordon Road

CF363ES

Park Avenue

CF363LL

Penylan Avenue

CF363LS

West Drive

CF363ET

Carlton Place

CF363NH

West End Avenue

CF363AE

Highfield Avenue

CF363FA

Esplanade Mews

CF363LU

Esplanade

CF363RY

West Road

CF363AX

The Green Avenue

CF363TL

Anglesey Way

CF363LG

Stratford Drive

CF334RR

Mount Pleasant Road

CF363DR

Reynallt Place

CF363HG

Victoria Avenue

CF363HL

Candleston Close

CF363DL

South Road

CF363TT

Sanderling Close

CF363NS

Rockfields

CF363JE

De Londres Close

CF363YW

Esplanade

CF363LN

Severn Road

CF363HU

Locks Common Road

CF363UG

Redshank Close

CF363RL

West Park Drive

CF363BS

Lifeboat Road

CF363UP

Rest Bay

CF363PW

Fulmar Road

Data Sources

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