CF36 3AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lias Road, 0.1km from Porthcawl in Porthcawl. Administratively it sits within Porthcawl East Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £248k. 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 3AH are sourced from Output Area W00005549 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIAS ROAD, CF36 3AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIAS ROAD, CF36 3AH.
371
54
£ 39,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF36 3AH — age 54, 40% ownership, 59% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF36 3AH. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 248,500
1 sales · Mean £ 248,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF36 3AH is moderate at 75 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Londis0.7 km
- Movie World0.3 km
- Movie World0.3 km
- Porthcawl Butchers0.1 km
- Porthcawl Butchers0.1 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Porthcawl Rugby Football Club0.7 km
- Prince of Wales0.3 km
- Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Sandpiper Inn0.3 km
- Prince of Wales0.3 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Cal's0.6 km
- Little Coco0.4 km
- Rising Moon0.5 km
- The New Brogden0.7 km
- Tasty Grill0.7 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Finnegans at Station Hill0.3 km
- The Cantonese Takeaway0.3 km
- Finnegans at Station Hill0.3 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Weird Doh Pizza Co0.3 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Brentwood Hotel0.1 km
- Seabank Hotel0.4 km
- Brentwood Hotel0.1 km
- Seabank Hotel0.4 km
- The Marine0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- One Stop0.3 km
- The Co-operative Group0.0 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Spar0.1 km
- Spar0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pyle5.3 km
- Bridgend9.4 km
- Wildmill9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lias Road0.0 km
- Porthcawl Library0.1 km
- John Street0.1 km
- John Street0.2 km
- John Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF363AH · Data under Open Government Licence