Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

ARLINGTON PLACE, CF36 3DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARLINGTON PLACE, CF36 3DD.

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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 3DD 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 3DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 96% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CF36 3DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arlington Place, 0.5km from Porthcawl in Porthcawl. Administratively it sits within Porthcawl West Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.

For families considering a move, CF36 3DD represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. 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 3DD 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 3DD. 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

£ 245,000

2 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

CF36 3DD has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences69
Shoplifting42
Anti-social behaviour39
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson18

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Movie World0.2 km
  • Movie World0.2 km
  • Porthcawl Butchers0.4 km
  • Porthcawl Butchers0.4 km
  • + 51 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Porthcawl Rugby Football Club0.4 km
  • Prince of Wales0.4 km
  • Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.2 km
  • The Sandpiper Inn0.4 km
  • Prince of Wales0.4 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • Cal's0.2 km
  • Little Coco0.5 km
  • Rising Moon0.5 km
  • Rose and Crown0.8 km
  • The New Brogden0.6 km
  • + 55 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Finnegans at Station Hill0.4 km
  • The Cantonese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Finnegans at Station Hill0.4 km
  • Perfect Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Weird Doh Pizza Co0.4 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Brentwood Hotel0.6 km
  • Seabank Hotel0.8 km
  • Brentwood Hotel0.6 km
  • Seabank Hotel0.8 km
  • The Marine0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.5 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pyle4.9 km
  • Bridgend9.3 km
  • Wildmill9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Llangwm Way0.1 km
  • Suffolk Place0.1 km
  • Suffolk Place0.1 km
  • South Road0.2 km
  • Arlington Road0.2 km