CF36 3BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Eithen Place, 0.6km from Porthcawl in Porthcawl. Administratively it sits within Porthcawl West Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF36, CF36 3BX offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £590k. 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 3BX are sourced from Output Area W00005550 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EITHEN PLACE, CF36 3BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EITHEN PLACE, CF36 3BX.
296
47
£ 39,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF36 3BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CF36 3BX's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £590k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF36 3BX. The average age is 47.4. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 630,000
1 sales · Mean £ 630,000
Semi-Detached
£ 460,000
4 sales · Mean £ 481,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF36 3BX is moderate at 50 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
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Prince of Wales0.8 km
- Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Sandpiper Inn0.8 km
- Prince of Wales0.8 km
- Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.7 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Cal's0.8 km
- Little Coco0.9 km
- Rising Moon0.9 km
- The greedy pig0.8 km
- Rising Moon0.9 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Finnegans at Station Hill0.8 km
- The Cantonese Takeaway0.8 km
- Finnegans at Station Hill0.8 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Weird Doh Pizza Co0.8 km
- + 31 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Movie World0.5 km
- Movie World0.5 km
- Porthcawl Butchers0.6 km
- Porthcawl Butchers0.6 km
- Knights Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Brentwood Hotel0.4 km
- Seabank Hotel0.3 km
- Brentwood Hotel0.4 km
- Seabank Hotel0.3 km
- The Marine0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- One Stop0.5 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Spar0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pyle5.5 km
- Bridgend9.9 km
- Wildmill10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Porthcawl Comprehensive School0.2 km
- Esplanade0.3 km
- Porthcawl Library0.4 km
- Esplanade Hotel0.4 km
- Esplanade Hotel0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CF363BX · Data under Open Government Licence