Postcode CF36 3BF is located in an urban city, within the Porthcawl West Central ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Porthcawl West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Porthcawl West is £46,791 per year. The nearest station is Pyle, about 3.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Griffin Park.
Porthcawl West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 524 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Porthcawl West has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Porthcawl West is £46,791 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF36 3BF.
The nearest station is Pyle located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Griffin Park | Small | Walking directions to Griffin Park |
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Porthcawl West Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,750 up to £830,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £472,500 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £425,000 | £285 |
| Terraced | 7 | £220,000 | £214 |
| Flats | 12 | £199,500 | £324 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £107,500 | £218,000 | £122,500 |
| 2017 | £312,975 | £165,000 | £225,250 | £182,450 |
| 2018 | £290,000 | £120,000 | £260,000 | £169,975 |
| 2019 | £410,000 | £125,000 | £298,000 | £175,000 |
| 2020 | £360,000 | £135,000 | £252,500 | £179,000 |
| 2021 | £422,500 | £127,000 | £307,000 | £201,250 |
| 2022 | £425,000 | £147,500 | £408,500 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | £412,500 | £157,500 | £455,000 | £230,000 |
| 2024 | £515,000 | £160,000 | £300,000 | £260,000 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £168,000 | £410,000 | £225,000 |
| 2026 | £615,000 | £185,000 | £485,000 | £147,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £173 | £190 | £139 |
| 2017 | £185 | £266 | £180 | £157 |
| 2018 | £202 | £229 | £176 | £160 |
| 2019 | £233 | £252 | £208 | £157 |
| 2020 | £222 | £237 | £205 | £170 |
| 2021 | £239 | £253 | £208 | £190 |
| 2022 | £277 | £277 | £255 | £198 |
| 2023 | £308 | £310 | £281 | £174 |
| 2024 | £280 | £290 | £269 | £252 |
| 2025 | £336 | £297 | £283 | £203 |
| 2026 | £273 | £319 | £260 | £206 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF36 3BF.
In the CF36 3BF postcode area, located within Porthcawl West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF36 3BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Esplanade, Porthcawl, CF36 3YR | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | SuperValue | 14 John Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3BA | Walking directions to SuperValue |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Lias Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3AH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 66-68 John Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3BD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Family Shopper | Suffolk Place, Bridgend, CF36 3EA | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
Elected local representatives for CF36 3BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sean Aspey
Porthcawl West Central - Elected 5 May 2022
Chris Elmore
Bridgend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF36 3BF records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CF36 3BF in Porthcawl West is £350,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to CF36 3BF, including Porthcawl Comprehensive School, Nottage Primary School and Newton Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CF36 3BF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 524 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF36 3BF is Chris Elmore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sean Aspey (Independent).
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.