CF36 3AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Picton Avenue, 0.4km from Porthcawl in Porthcawl. Administratively it sits within Porthcawl East Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, down 11.2% 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 3AJ are sourced from Output Area W00005545 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PICTON AVENUE, CF36 3AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PICTON AVENUE, CF36 3AJ.
289
50
£ 39,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF36 3AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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 3AJ — age 50, 79% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 11.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF36 3AJ. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 294,000
2 sales · Mean £ 294,000
Terraced
£ 314,000
10 sales · Mean £ 327,500
Flat
£ 180,000
7 sales · Mean £ 175,357
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF36 3AJ is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Londis1.0 km
- Movie World0.5 km
- Movie World0.5 km
- Porthcawl Butchers0.4 km
- Porthcawl Butchers0.4 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Prince of Wales0.6 km
- Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.8 km
- The Sandpiper Inn0.6 km
- Prince of Wales0.6 km
- Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.8 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Cal's0.8 km
- Little Coco0.7 km
- Rising Moon0.8 km
- The New Brogden1.0 km
- The greedy pig0.6 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Finnegans at Station Hill0.6 km
- The Cantonese Takeaway0.6 km
- Finnegans at Station Hill0.6 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Weird Doh Pizza Co0.6 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Brentwood Hotel0.2 km
- Seabank Hotel0.1 km
- Brentwood Hotel0.2 km
- Seabank Hotel0.1 km
- The Marine0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- One Stop0.2 km
- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Spar0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pyle5.6 km
- Bridgend9.7 km
- Wildmill10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Esplanade0.1 km
- Esplanade Hotel0.2 km
- Esplanade Hotel0.2 km
- Porthcawl Library0.2 km
- Lias Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF363AJ · Data under Open Government Licence