Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

PICTON AVENUE, CF36 3AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PICTON AVENUE, CF36 3AJ.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CF36 3AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF36 3AJ — age 50, 79% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 11.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF36 3AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Picton Avenue, 0.4km from Porthcawl in Porthcawl. Administratively it sits within Porthcawl East Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, down 11.2% year-on-year. 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 3AJ are sourced from Output Area W00005545 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF36 3AJ. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 294,000

2 sales · Mean £ 294,000

Terraced

£ 314,000

10 sales · Mean £ 327,500

Flat

£ 180,000

7 sales · Mean £ 175,357

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CF36 3AJ is moderate at 79 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.

Shoplifting74
Violence and sexual offences62
Anti-social behaviour28
Public order23
Criminal damage and arson15

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Movie World0.5 km
  • Movie World0.5 km
  • Porthcawl Butchers0.4 km
  • Porthcawl Butchers0.4 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Prince of Wales0.6 km
  • Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.8 km
  • The Sandpiper Inn0.6 km
  • Prince of Wales0.6 km
  • Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.8 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • Cal's0.8 km
  • Little Coco0.7 km
  • Rising Moon0.8 km
  • The New Brogden1.0 km
  • The greedy pig0.6 km
  • + 55 more
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Brentwood Hotel0.2 km
  • Seabank Hotel0.1 km
  • Brentwood Hotel0.2 km
  • Seabank Hotel0.1 km
  • The Marine0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.3 km
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pyle5.6 km
  • Bridgend9.7 km
  • Wildmill10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Esplanade0.1 km
  • Esplanade Hotel0.2 km
  • Esplanade Hotel0.2 km
  • Porthcawl Library0.2 km
  • Lias Road0.3 km