Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

CF36 3BY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

371

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF36 3BY spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

CF36 3BY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km 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. 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. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 3BY are sourced from Output Area W00005549 (shared with 31 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 3BY. 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

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
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 3BY is above average at 112 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.

Shoplifting80
Violence and sexual offences45
Public order14
Other theft11
Anti-social behaviour10

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Movie World0.8 km
  • Movie World0.8 km
  • Porthcawl Butchers0.5 km
  • Porthcawl Butchers0.5 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Prince of Wales0.6 km
  • The Sandpiper Inn0.6 km
  • Prince of Wales0.6 km
  • THE SEAHORSE PORTHCAWL0.8 km
  • United Services Club0.7 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • Little Coco0.7 km
  • Rising Moon0.8 km
  • The New Brogden0.9 km
  • Tasty Grill0.9 km
  • The greedy pig0.7 km
  • + 55 more
fastfood

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 Co0.7 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Brentwood Hotel0.4 km
  • Seabank Hotel0.5 km
  • Brentwood Hotel0.4 km
  • Seabank Hotel0.5 km
  • The Marine0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.5 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pyle5.8 km
  • Bridgend9.4 km
  • Wildmill9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Esplanade Hotel0.3 km
  • Esplanade Hotel0.3 km
  • Esplanade0.4 km
  • Porthcawl Coach Park0.4 km
  • Lias Road0.5 km