Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

SOUTH ROAD, CF36 3DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH ROAD, CF36 3DA.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF36 3DA 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.

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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CF36 3DA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £466k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £466k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 6.3% year-on-year.

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

CF36 3DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Road, 0.7km 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 3DA offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £466k, down 6.3% 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 3DA are sourced from Output Area W00005551 (shared with 10 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 3DA. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 381,000

14 sales · Mean £ 378,000

Detached

£ 580,000

3 sales · Mean £ 573,333

Terraced

£ 208,750

2 sales · Mean £ 208,750

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

CF36 3DA has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences47
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft8

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Dockside Bar & Grill1.0 km
  • Dockside Bar & Grill1.0 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Hi-tide Amusement Arcade0.8 km
  • The Hi-Tide Inn0.8 km
  • + 39 more
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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Porthcawl Butchers0.7 km
  • Porthcawl Butchers0.7 km
  • Knights Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Fruit Bowl1.0 km
  • + 49 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Brentwood Hotel0.9 km
  • Brentwood Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Lorelei1.0 km
  • The Rock Inn0.7 km
  • The Buccaneer Bar0.8 km
  • The Rock Inn0.7 km
  • This is Beer0.7 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Cheeky Chilli0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Mansels Chippy0.6 km
  • Zoe Davies0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 29 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pyle4.6 km
  • Bridgend9.0 km
  • Wildmill9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • South Road0.0 km
  • South Road0.0 km
  • Lake View Close0.1 km
  • De Turberville Close0.3 km
  • De Turberville Close0.3 km