CF36 3BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillsboro Place, 0.2km from Porthcawl in Porthcawl. Administratively it sits within Porthcawl East Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 30.8% 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 3BH are sourced from Output Area W00005549 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLSBORO PLACE, CF36 3BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSBORO PLACE, CF36 3BH.
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
CF36 3BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 30.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF36 3BH. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
3 sales · Mean £ 143,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF36 3BH is above average at 91 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 Club0.8 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 Moon0.5 km
- The New Brogden0.7 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 Hotel0.2 km
- Seabank Hotel0.4 km
- Brentwood Hotel0.2 km
- Seabank Hotel0.4 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
- Wildmill9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lias Road0.2 km
- Esplanade Hotel0.2 km
- Esplanade Hotel0.2 km
- Porthcawl Library0.2 km
- John Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF363BH · Data under Open Government Licence