CF36 3BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Porthcawl in Porthcawl. Administratively it sits within Porthcawl East Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 3BZ are sourced from Output Area W00005546 (shared with 111 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF36 3BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF36 3BZ.
308
48
£ 39,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF36 3BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CF36 3BZ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF36 3BZ. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 172,500
5 sales · Mean £ 168,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF36 3BZ is moderate at 67 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- Londis0.9 km
- Movie World0.3 km
- Movie World0.3 km
- Porthcawl Butchers0.3 km
- Porthcawl Butchers0.3 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Porthcawl Rugby Football Club0.9 km
- Prince of Wales0.5 km
- Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Sandpiper Inn0.5 km
- Prince of Wales0.5 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Cal's0.7 km
- Little Coco0.6 km
- Rising Moon0.7 km
- The New Brogden0.9 km
- Tasty Grill1.0 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Finnegans at Station Hill0.5 km
- The Cantonese Takeaway0.5 km
- Finnegans at Station Hill0.5 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Weird Doh Pizza Co0.6 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Brentwood Hotel0.2 km
- Seabank Hotel0.3 km
- Brentwood Hotel0.2 km
- Seabank Hotel0.3 km
- The Marine0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- One Stop0.3 km
- The Co-operative Group0.2 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Spar0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pyle5.4 km
- Bridgend9.6 km
- Wildmill10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Porthcawl Library0.2 km
- Lias Road0.2 km
- Porthcawl Comprehensive School0.3 km
- Esplanade Hotel0.3 km
- Esplanade Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF363BZ · Data under Open Government Licence