Postcode CF36 5BL is located in an urban city, within the Porthcawl East Central ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Porthcawl East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Porthcawl East is £41,944 per year. The nearest station is Pyle located about 3.0 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Griffin Park.
Porthcawl East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 510 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Porthcawl East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Porthcawl East is £41,944 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF36 5BL.
The nearest station is Pyle located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Griffin Park | Small | Walking directions to Griffin Park |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £257,000 in Porthcawl East Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £455,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £286,500 |
| Terraced | 12 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in Porthcawl East Central
In the CF36 5BL postcode area, located within Porthcawl East, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF36 5BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | New Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Parc Stores | Cilparc, Bridgend, CF36 5ES | Walking directions to Parc Stores |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 270 New Road, Newton, CF36 5BA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Ffordd Llyn Halen, Porthcawl, CF36 3FD | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.