Postcode insights

CF36 3TW

Flatholm Way

Rest Bay

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Detailed insights for CF36 3TW

Overview

Postcode CF36 3TW is located in an urban city, within the Rest Bay ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Porthcawl West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below 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 2.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Porthcawl West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,767 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Porthcawl West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Porthcawl West is £46,791 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF36 3TW.

Transport

The nearest station is Pyle located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
3,648.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.18(-70%)
Public order
2.71(-67%)
Other theft
2.04(-55%)
Burglary
2.04(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.04(-72%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
266
98.15%
Chinese
1
0.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.37%
Irish
1
0.37%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
45.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.47%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.62%
No qualifications
30
12.77%
Apprenticeship
18
7.66%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
64.71%
Owns with a mortgage
34
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.36%
Social rents from council
2
1.68%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Rest Bay

Median price£392,500
Price per sq ft£351
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£324K – £435K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 (about £351 per square foot) in Rest Bay area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £1,135,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rest Bay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£422,500£363
Semi-Detached8£327,500£329
Flats5£319,000£342
Terraced1£312,500£358

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rest Bay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rest Bay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-Detached
2016£270,000£505,000£240,000
2017£282,000£186,000£262,500
2018£317,500£285,000£242,475
2019£317,500£435,000£253,000
2020£332,475£267,500£372,500
2021£420,000£375,000£226,000
2022£455,000£450,000£315,000
2023£420,000£480,000£345,750
2024£440,000£320,000£325,000
2025£407,500£535,000£327,500
2026£462,500£319,000£292,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rest Bay.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rest Bay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-Detached
2016£245£311£166
2017£236£216£199
2018£242£261£199
2019£256£421£237
2020£286£465£270
2021£306£453£264
2022£370£450£316
2023£355£394£344
2024£338£382£388
2025£348£342£334
2026£457£385£417
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rest Bay.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rest Bay in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF36 3TW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF36 3TW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Feb 2025108, West Park Drive, Porthcawl, CF36 3RNDetachedFreehold£400,000
05 Mar 20257, Steepholme Close, Porthcawl, CF36 3TPSemi-DetachedFreehold£430,000
15 Jan 202672, West Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£268,000
27 May 20252, Lundy Close, Porthcawl, CF36 3QWDetachedFreehold£371,400
10 Apr 202612, Westfield Crescent, Porthcawl, CF36 3SGSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the CF36 3TW postcode area, located within Porthcawl West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF36 3TW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWest Park Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableNottage Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicablePorthcawl Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF36 3TW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF36 3TW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miVillage StoresTy Canol, Bridgend, CF36 3SYWalking directions to Village Stores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF36 3TW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Robert Jon Smith

Rest Bay - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Chris Elmore

Bridgend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictBridgendW06000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyBridgendW07000086
WardRest BayW05001254
ParishPorthcawlW04000645
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Porthcawl WestW02000235
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 018AW01001031
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF36 3TW

Is CF36 3TW (Porthcawl West) safe?

The area around CF36 3TW records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.

What is the average house price near CF36 3TW?

The median sale price around CF36 3TW in Porthcawl West is £392,500 (about £351 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF36 3TW?

There are 4 schools close to CF36 3TW, including West Park Primary School, Nottage Primary School and Porthcawl Comprehensive School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF36 3TW?

CF36 3TW scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,767 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF36 3TW (Porthcawl West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF36 3TW is Chris Elmore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Jon Smith (Independent).

Data Sources

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.