Postcode insights

CF36 5DL

New Road

Porthcawl East Central

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Detailed insights for CF36 5DL

Overview

Postcode CF36 5DL 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 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 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Porthcawl East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Porthcawl East is £41,944 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF36 5DL.

Transport

The nearest station is Pyle located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF36 5DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miGriffin ParkSmallWalking directions to Griffin Park

Area Profile

Population
254
Population density
4,747.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.02(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.92(+107%)
Public order
20.48(+149%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.38(+123%)
Shoplifting
8.19(+27%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
95.28%
Chinese
7
2.76%
Irish
2
0.79%
Indian
1
0.39%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.39%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
27.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
27.19%
Level 3 (A level)
37
17.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
16.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.53%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
37.3%
Owns outright
33
26.19%
Owns with a mortgage
30
23.81%
Other social rented
8
6.35%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.35%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Porthcawl East Central

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£216K – £332K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Porthcawl East Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £455,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Porthcawl East Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£367,500£288
Semi-Detached22£308,875£259
Terraced19£253,500£217
Flats12£166,500£208

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Porthcawl East Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porthcawl East Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£367,500£171,500£290,000£270,000
2026£352,500£217,000£340,750£217,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porthcawl East Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Porthcawl East Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£250£259£227
2026£312£175£255£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Porthcawl East Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Porthcawl East Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF36 5DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF36 5DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Nov 202535, Poplar Crescent, Porthcawl, CF36 5LFTerracedFreehold£280,000
06 Jan 202612A, Wellfield Avenue, Porthcawl, CF36 5TPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£154,500
07 Nov 202523, Wellfield Avenue, Porthcawl, CF36 5TPTerracedFreehold£270,000
24 Sept 202521, Wellfield Avenue, Porthcawl, CF36 5TPSemi-DetachedFreehold£307,750
28 Mar 202542, Wellfield Avenue, Porthcawl, CF36 5TPTerracedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the CF36 5DL postcode area, located within Porthcawl East, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF36 5DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableNottage Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableNewton Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicablePorthcawl Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF36 5DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF36 5DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiFfordd Llyn Halen, Porthcawl, CF36 3FDWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miLondisNew Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5DDWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miCo-op FoodLias Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3AHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSpar66-68 John Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3BDWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miFamily ShopperSuffolk Place, Bridgend, CF36 3EAWalking directions to Family Shopper

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF36 5DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Graham Walter

Porthcawl East Central - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Neelo Farr

Porthcawl East Central - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Elmore

Bridgend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictBridgendW06000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyBridgendW07000086
ParishPorthcawlW04000645
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Porthcawl EastW02000236
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 019DW01001045
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF36 5DL

Is CF36 5DL (Porthcawl East) safe?

The area around CF36 5DL 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.

What is the average house price near CF36 5DL?

The median sale price around CF36 5DL in Porthcawl East is £280,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF36 5DL?

There are 5 schools close to CF36 5DL, including Nottage Primary School, Newton Primary School and Porthcawl Comprehensive School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF36 5DL?

CF36 5DL 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).

Who represents CF36 5DL (Porthcawl East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF36 5DL 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).

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.