CF36 3BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Porthcawl in Porthcawl. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Porthcawl East Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.
This is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 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 3BB are sourced from Output Area W00005549 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF36 3BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF36 3BB.
371
54
£ 39,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF36 3BB spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF36 3BB. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF36 3BB is moderate at 83 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- Londis0.7 km
- Movie World0.4 km
- Movie World0.4 km
- Porthcawl Butchers0.2 km
- Porthcawl Butchers0.2 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Porthcawl Rugby Football Club0.9 km
- Prince of Wales0.4 km
- Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Sandpiper Inn0.4 km
- Prince of Wales0.4 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Cal's0.8 km
- Little Coco0.5 km
- Rising Moon0.6 km
- The New Brogden0.8 km
- Tasty Grill0.8 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Finnegans at Station Hill0.4 km
- The Cantonese Takeaway0.4 km
- Finnegans at Station Hill0.4 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Weird Doh Pizza Co0.4 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Brentwood Hotel0.1 km
- Seabank Hotel0.3 km
- Brentwood Hotel0.1 km
- Seabank Hotel0.3 km
- The Marine0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- One Stop0.2 km
- The Co-operative Group0.2 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- Spar0.1 km
- Spar0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pyle5.5 km
- Bridgend9.4 km
- Wildmill9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lias Road0.1 km
- Porthcawl Library0.1 km
- Esplanade Hotel0.2 km
- Esplanade Hotel0.2 km
- John Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF363BB · Data under Open Government Licence