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About

Rest Bay is a coastal electoral ward within Bridgend County Borough, centred around its namesake sandy beach. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments spread across the gentle slopes leading down to the shoreline. Its boundaries are largely defined by the Porthcawl townscape to the west and the open dunes of Merthyr Mawr to the east. The physical geography is dominated by the wide, west-facing bay itself, which is a significant feature of the Bristol Channel coastline.

The beach is a focal point for surfing and coastal walking, backed by concrete promenades and a large car park. Land use is a mix of private dwellings, some local amenities serving the community, and the substantial rest bay car park. The eastern extent of the ward borders the expansive dune system, which is part of a much larger conservation area. This creates a distinct transition from the built environment to protected natural landscapes.

Area overview

On average Rest Bay has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rest Bay is £46,791 per year. Rest Bay is home to around 2,360 people, with a population density of about 1,152.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rest Bay Population
2,360
Population density
1,152.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.56(-63%)
Public order
4.66(-48%)
Other theft
2.54(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.54(-83%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.27(-84%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,300
97.42%
Other White
19
0.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
0.21%
Irish
5
0.21%
Total population: 2,361

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
950
45.7%
No qualifications
287
13.8%
Level 3 (A level)
282
13.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
234
11.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
142
6.83%
Total 16+ residents: 2,079

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
596
58.26%
Owns with a mortgage
305
29.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
71
6.94%
Other social rented
21
2.05%
Other forms of private rent
15
1.47%
Total households: 1,023

Property prices in Rest Bay

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Rest Bay area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £835,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rest Bay 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 Rest Bay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£435,000
Flats3£265,000
Semi-Detached11£390,000
Terraced2£239,000

10 years median price trend in Rest Bay

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rest Bay.

All postcodes in Rest Bay

CF363UW

Long Acre Court

CF363LR

Windsor Road

CF363RB

West Park Drive

CF363TL

Anglesey Way

CF363DZ

Locks Common Road

CF363LD

Hutchwns Close

CF363UR

Spoonbill Close

CF363LY

Adrian Close

CF363QD

Pintail Close

CF363UN

Rest Bay Close

CF363TN

Bardsey Close

CF363QW

Lundy Close

CF363UF

Sandpiper Road

CF363RR

Sker Court

CF363UB

Merlin Close

CF363QE

Widgeon Close

CF363LA

Crossfield Avenue

CF363HU

Locks Common Road

CF363LE

Penylan Avenue

CF363QR

Grassholm Way

CF363TU

Shearwater Close

CF363UL

Fulmar Road

CF363QF

Stonechat Close

CF363UA

Dunlin Close

CF363RA

Sker Walk

CF363UP

Rest Bay

CF363TQ

Mallard Way

CF363QN

Cardigan Close

CF363LX

Adrian Close

CF363RD

Turnstone Road

CF363QH

Skomer Close

CF363UE

Merganser Close

CF363HY

Locks Lane

CF363TT

Sanderling Close

CF363LL

Penylan Avenue

CF363UH

Fulmar Road

CF363RH

Seagull Close

CF363QG

Ramsey Close

CF363TW

Flatholm Way

CF363RE

Teal Close

CF363TD

Sanderling Way

CF363TR

The Whimbrels

CF363LF

Penylan Close

CF363RF

Rest Bay

CF363TP

Steepholme Close

CF363QJ

Skokholm Close

CF363LN

Severn Road

CF363LW

Severn Road

CF363LG

Stratford Drive

CF363LB

Springfield Avenue

CF363PN

Fulmar Road

CF363TS

Tern Road

CF363QB

Curlew Close

CF363TY

Lapwing Close

CF363QP

Anglesey Way

CF363LH

Warwick Crescent

CF363UT

Sandpiper Road

CF363UD

Sandpiper Road

CF363UG

Redshank Close

CF363UU

Kittiwake Close

CF363QL

Caldy Close

CF363QA

Curlew Road

Data Sources

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