Postcode insights

CF36 9DQ

Gordon Road

Porthcawl East Central

Interactive map showing CF36 9DQ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF36 9DQ

Overview

Postcode CF36 9DQ is located in an urban city, within the Porthcawl East 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 3.2 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Porthcawl West has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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 9DQ.

Transport

The nearest station is Pyle located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF36 9DQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGriffin ParkSmallWalking directions to Griffin Park

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
6,952.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
50.73(+689%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.18(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.01(+77%)
Public order
14.64(+78%)
Other theft
10.46(+128%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
301
98.05%
Other White
4
1.3%
Other Black
1
0.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.33%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
29.48%
No qualifications
75
27.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
18.28%
Level 3 (A level)
23
8.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.84%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
36.23%
Owns outright
42
30.43%
Owns with a mortgage
38
27.54%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.62%
Shared ownership
2
1.45%
Total households: 138

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 9DQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF36 9DQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 20253, Highfield Avenue, Porthcawl, CF36 3AETerracedFreehold£240,000
06 Mar 202639, Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl, CF36 3HDDetachedFreehold£750,000
08 Dec 202559, Mary Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3YNTerracedLeasehold£406,500
28 Nov 2025Flat 2, 45, Mary Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3YNFlatsLeasehold£240,000
11 Jul 202563, Mary Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3YNTerracedFreehold£253,500

Schools

In the CF36 9DQ postcode area, located within Porthcawl West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF36 9DQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicablePorthcawl Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableNottage Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableNewton Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF36 9DQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF36 9DQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodLias Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3AHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miSpar66-68 John Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3BDWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miSuperValue14 John Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3BAWalking directions to SuperValue
0.2 miFamily ShopperSuffolk Place, Bridgend, CF36 3EAWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.2 miOne StopEsplanade, Porthcawl, CF36 3YRWalking directions to One Stop

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF36 9DQ, 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 WestW02000235
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 018CW01001046
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2015-11-01

Frequently asked questions about CF36 9DQ

Is CF36 9DQ (Porthcawl West) safe?

The area around CF36 9DQ 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.

What is the average house price near CF36 9DQ?

The median sale price around CF36 9DQ in Porthcawl West is £280,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF36 9DQ?

There are 5 schools close to CF36 9DQ, including Porthcawl Comprehensive School, Nottage Primary School and Newton Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF36 9DQ?

CF36 9DQ 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).

Who represents CF36 9DQ (Porthcawl West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF36 9DQ 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.