Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

LOCKS COMMON ROAD, CF36 3DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCKS COMMON ROAD, CF36 3DZ.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF36 3DZ spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. £330k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 36.4% year-on-year.

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

CF36 3DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Locks Common Road, 0.5km from Lock's Common in Porthcawl. Administratively it sits within Rest Bay ward and the Bridgend constituency.

For serious buyers, CF36 3DZ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, down 36.4% 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 3DZ are sourced from Output Area W00005585 (shared with 8 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 3DZ. The average age is 54.2. 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 Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 338,500

15 sales · Mean £ 386,733

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

CF36 3DZ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Lorelei0.9 km
  • Lorelei0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cal's0.9 km
  • The Seagull Hotel0.9 km
  • The Seagull Hotel0.9 km
  • Grand Pavilion Cafe1.0 km
  • THE ATLANTIC HOTEL0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Movie World0.8 km
  • Movie World0.8 km
  • General Store0.9 km
  • Sweet & Nostalgic0.9 km
  • General Store0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Group1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Zoe Davies0.8 km
  • Booth's Cafe Bar1.0 km
  • Booth's Cafe Bar1.0 km
  • Indian kitchen porthcawl1.0 km
  • Piccolo Bar1.0 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Brentwood Hotel1.0 km
  • Seabank Hotel0.9 km
  • Brentwood Hotel1.0 km
  • Seabank Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pyle5.1 km
  • Bridgend10.2 km
  • Wildmill10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Crossfield Avenue0.3 km
  • Crossfield Avenue0.3 km
  • Penylan Close0.3 km
  • Penylan Close0.3 km
  • The Whimbrels0.5 km