Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

MIDDLETON COURT, CF36 3BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLETON COURT, CF36 3BF.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 73% owner-occupation and an average age of 60, CF36 3BF is established retirement territory. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 60). Property prices are trending up 34.4% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, CF36 3BF represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 60) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, up 34.4% 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 3BF are sourced from Output Area W00005548 (shared with 11 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 3BF. The average age is 60.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 19%
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

Flat

£ 200,000

43 sales · Mean £ 228,259

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

Crime around CF36 3BF is moderate at 84 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 offences56
Public order20
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson14

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Prince of Wales0.7 km
  • Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.8 km
  • The Sandpiper Inn0.7 km
  • Prince of Wales0.7 km
  • Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.8 km
  • + 25 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Cal's0.8 km
  • Little Coco0.8 km
  • Rising Moon0.8 km
  • The greedy pig0.7 km
  • Rising Moon0.8 km
  • + 53 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Finnegans at Station Hill0.7 km
  • The Cantonese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Finnegans at Station Hill0.7 km
  • Perfect Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Weird Doh Pizza Co0.7 km
  • + 37 more
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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Movie World0.5 km
  • Movie World0.5 km
  • Porthcawl Butchers0.5 km
  • Porthcawl Butchers0.5 km
  • Knights Pharmacy0.3 km
  • + 45 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 Stop0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.4 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pyle5.6 km
  • Bridgend9.7 km
  • Wildmill10.2 km

Bus Stops

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