CF36 3BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blundell Court, 0.4km from Porthcawl in Porthcawl. Administratively it sits within Porthcawl East Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.
For families considering a move, CF36 3BQ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £365k. 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 3BQ are sourced from Output Area W00005546 (shared with 111 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLUNDELL COURT, CF36 3BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLUNDELL COURT, CF36 3BQ.
308
48
£ 39,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF36 3BQ 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.
Area Character
CF36 3BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF36 3BQ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF36 3BQ is moderate at 82 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- Londis0.9 km
- Movie World0.4 km
- Movie World0.4 km
- Porthcawl Butchers0.4 km
- Porthcawl Butchers0.4 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Porthcawl Rugby Football Club0.9 km
- Prince of Wales0.6 km
- Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Sandpiper Inn0.6 km
- Prince of Wales0.6 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Cal's0.7 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 Hotel0.2 km
- Brentwood Hotel0.2 km
- Seabank Hotel0.2 km
- The Marine0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- One Stop0.3 km
- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Spar0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pyle5.4 km
- Bridgend9.7 km
- Wildmill10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Porthcawl Library0.2 km
- Esplanade0.3 km
- Porthcawl Comprehensive School0.3 km
- Lias Road0.3 km
- Esplanade Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF363BQ · Data under Open Government Licence