Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

SOUTH ROAD, CF36 3DU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

299

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF36 3DU 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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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 45, CF36 3DU 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. Property prices are trending up 8.0% year-on-year.

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

CF36 3DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Road, 0.4km from Porthcawl in Porthcawl. Administratively it sits within Porthcawl West Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.

For families considering a move, CF36 3DU represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.0% 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 3DU are sourced from Output Area W00005553 (shared with 7 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 3DU. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 125,000

3 sales · Mean £ 123,333

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

Crime around CF36 3DU is moderate at 66 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 offences96
Shoplifting51
Anti-social behaviour44
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson22

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Londis0.5 km
  • Movie World0.3 km
  • Movie World0.3 km
  • Porthcawl Butchers0.3 km
  • Porthcawl Butchers0.3 km
  • + 49 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Porthcawl Rugby Football Club0.3 km
  • Prince of Wales0.3 km
  • Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.4 km
  • The Sandpiper Inn0.3 km
  • Prince of Wales0.3 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • Cal's0.3 km
  • Little Coco0.3 km
  • Rising Moon0.3 km
  • Rose and Crown0.9 km
  • The New Brogden0.5 km
  • + 59 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Finnegans at Station Hill0.3 km
  • Green Dragon0.9 km
  • The Cantonese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Finnegans at Station Hill0.3 km
  • Green Dragon0.9 km
  • + 39 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Brentwood Hotel0.5 km
  • Seabank Hotel0.8 km
  • Brentwood Hotel0.5 km
  • Seabank Hotel0.8 km
  • The Marine0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.4 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pyle5.0 km
  • Bridgend9.2 km
  • Wildmill9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • South Road0.0 km
  • Arlington Road0.1 km
  • Fenton Place0.1 km
  • King`s Hill0.1 km
  • King`s Hill0.1 km