Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

PHILADELPHIA ROAD, CF36 3DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHILADELPHIA ROAD, CF36 3DQ.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF36 3DQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 48, CF36 3DQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CF36 3DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Philadelphia Road, 0.3km from Porthcawl in Porthcawl. Administratively it sits within Porthcawl East Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.

For families considering a move, CF36 3DQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, 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 3DQ are sourced from Output Area W00005547 (shared with 5 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 3DQ. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 125,000

1 sales · Mean £ 125,000

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

Crime around CF36 3DQ is moderate at 71 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 offences121
Shoplifting58
Anti-social behaviour45
Public order29
Criminal damage and arson25

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Londis0.5 km
  • Movie World0.2 km
  • Movie World0.2 km
  • Porthcawl Butchers0.2 km
  • Porthcawl Butchers0.2 km
  • + 49 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Porthcawl Rugby Football Club0.5 km
  • Prince of Wales0.2 km
  • Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.5 km
  • The Sandpiper Inn0.2 km
  • Prince of Wales0.2 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • Cal's0.4 km
  • Little Coco0.2 km
  • Rising Moon0.3 km
  • The New Brogden0.5 km
  • Tasty Grill0.6 km
  • + 57 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Finnegans at Station Hill0.2 km
  • Green Dragon0.9 km
  • The Cantonese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Finnegans at Station Hill0.2 km
  • Green Dragon0.9 km
  • + 39 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Brentwood Hotel0.4 km
  • Seabank Hotel0.7 km
  • Brentwood Hotel0.4 km
  • Seabank Hotel0.7 km
  • The Marine0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.3 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pyle5.1 km
  • Bridgend9.2 km
  • Wildmill9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Fenton Place0.1 km
  • John Street0.1 km
  • John Street0.1 km
  • John Street0.1 km
  • South Road0.2 km