Postcode CF36 5DG is located in an urban city, within the Porthcawl East Central area 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 126.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Porthcawl East is £41,944 per year. The median sale price in Porthcawl East Central is £267,500 (around £256 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £179,375 and £340,375. The nearest station is Pyle, about 3.1 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 East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 510 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Porthcawl East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 5DG.
The nearest station is Pyle located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Griffin Park | Small | Walking directions to Griffin Park |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 (about £256 per square foot) in Porthcawl East Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £367,500 | £320 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £311,000 | £270 |
| Terraced | 24 | £240,000 | £222 |
| Flats | 19 | £165,000 | £246 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £269,995 | £106,500 | £160,000 | £147,500 |
| 2017 | £218,000 | £123,500 | £182,000 | £140,000 |
| 2018 | £275,000 | £118,250 | £191,000 | £167,500 |
| 2019 | £313,500 | £137,500 | £188,000 | £188,750 |
| 2020 | £289,000 | £120,000 | £208,000 | £191,000 |
| 2021 | £330,000 | £125,000 | £243,125 | £222,000 |
| 2022 | £373,500 | £147,975 | £275,150 | £242,000 |
| 2023 | £391,000 | £161,500 | £268,500 | £276,500 |
| 2024 | £372,500 | £144,000 | £276,000 | £235,000 |
| 2025 | £370,000 | £155,000 | £290,000 | £261,750 |
| 2026 | £357,500 | £175,000 | £340,750 | £225,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £226 | £196 | £176 | £153 |
| 2017 | £189 | £233 | £189 | £134 |
| 2018 | £232 | £205 | £191 | £148 |
| 2019 | £221 | £179 | £182 | £159 |
| 2020 | £244 | £201 | £203 | £195 |
| 2021 | £259 | £194 | £235 | £202 |
| 2022 | £272 | £234 | £269 | £217 |
| 2023 | £353 | £249 | £281 | £230 |
| 2024 | £308 | £238 | £250 | £219 |
| 2025 | £288 | £246 | £259 | £218 |
| 2026 | £300 | £283 | £256 | £240 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF36 5DG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 60A, New Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DG | Flats | Leasehold | £86,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 66A, New Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DG | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Flat 13, Griffin Park Court, Glan Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DF | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Flat 16, Griffin Park Court, Glan Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DF | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | Flat 7, Griffin Park Court, Glan Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DF | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 |
In the CF36 5DG postcode area, located within Porthcawl East, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Newton Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated. | |
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Nottage Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated. | |
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Porthcawl Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated. | |
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CF36 5DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | New Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Ffordd Llyn Halen, Porthcawl, CF36 3FD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Parc Stores | Cilparc, Bridgend, CF36 5ES | Walking directions to Parc Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 66-68 John Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3BD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Lias Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3AH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Elected local representatives for CF36 5DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graham Walter
Porthcawl East Central - Elected 5 May 2022
Neelo Farr
Porthcawl East Central - Elected 5 May 2022
Chris Elmore
Bridgend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF36 5DG records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CF36 5DG in Porthcawl East Central is £267,500 (about £256 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CF36 5DG, including Newton Primary School, Nottage Primary School and Porthcawl Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CF36 5DG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 510 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 5DG is Chris Elmore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Graham Walter (Labour Party) and Neelo Farr (Labour Party).