CF36 3AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highfield Close, 0.4km from Porthcawl in Porthcawl. Administratively it sits within Porthcawl East Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.
For families considering a move, CF36 3AF represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF36 3AF are sourced from Output Area W00005546 (shared with 111 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELD CLOSE, CF36 3AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD CLOSE, CF36 3AF.
308
48
£ 39,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF36 3AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF36 3AF's 58% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF36 3AF. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF36 3AF is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Londis0.9 km
- Movie World0.3 km
- Movie World0.3 km
- Porthcawl Butchers0.4 km
- Porthcawl Butchers0.4 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Porthcawl Rugby Football Club0.9 km
- Prince of Wales0.6 km
- Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Sandpiper Inn0.6 km
- Prince of Wales0.6 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Cal's0.7 km
- Little Coco0.7 km
- Rising Moon0.7 km
- The New Brogden0.9 km
- The greedy pig0.6 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Finnegans at Station Hill0.6 km
- The Cantonese Takeaway0.6 km
- Finnegans at Station Hill0.6 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Weird Doh Pizza Co0.6 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Brentwood Hotel0.2 km
- Seabank Hotel0.3 km
- Brentwood Hotel0.2 km
- Seabank Hotel0.3 km
- The Marine0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- One Stop0.3 km
- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Spar0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pyle5.4 km
- Bridgend9.7 km
- Wildmill10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Porthcawl Library0.2 km
- Porthcawl Comprehensive School0.2 km
- Lias Road0.3 km
- Esplanade0.3 km
- Esplanade Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF363AF · Data under Open Government Licence