Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

CF36 3AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF36 3AB.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF36 3AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF36 3AB's 58% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 3AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Porthcawl in Porthcawl. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Porthcawl East Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.

The people who live in CF36 3AB are typical of a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 3AB are sourced from Output Area W00005546 (shared with 111 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 3AB. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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

Crime around CF36 3AB is moderate at 82 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 offences93
Shoplifting85
Anti-social behaviour34
Public order31
Criminal damage and arson20

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Movie World0.3 km
  • Movie World0.3 km
  • Porthcawl Butchers0.2 km
  • Porthcawl Butchers0.2 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Porthcawl Rugby Football Club0.8 km
  • Prince of Wales0.4 km
  • Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.6 km
  • The Sandpiper Inn0.4 km
  • Prince of Wales0.4 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • Cal's0.6 km
  • Little Coco0.5 km
  • Rising Moon0.6 km
  • The New Brogden0.8 km
  • Tasty Grill0.9 km
  • + 57 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 Chicken0.6 km
  • Weird Doh Pizza Co0.4 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Brentwood Hotel0.1 km
  • Seabank Hotel0.3 km
  • Brentwood Hotel0.1 km
  • Seabank Hotel0.3 km
  • The Marine0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pyle5.4 km
  • Bridgend9.5 km
  • Wildmill9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Porthcawl Library0.0 km
  • Lias Road0.1 km
  • John Street0.3 km
  • Esplanade Hotel0.3 km
  • Esplanade Hotel0.3 km