CF36 3DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Road, 0.7km from Porthcawl in Porthcawl. Administratively it sits within Porthcawl West Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF36, CF36 3DA offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £466k, down 6.3% 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 3DA are sourced from Output Area W00005551 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH ROAD, CF36 3DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH ROAD, CF36 3DA.
319
52
£ 39,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF36 3DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CF36 3DA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £466k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £466k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 6.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF36 3DA. The average age is 51.9. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 381,000
14 sales · Mean £ 378,000
Detached
£ 580,000
3 sales · Mean £ 573,333
Terraced
£ 208,750
2 sales · Mean £ 208,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF36 3DA has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Dockside Bar & Grill1.0 km
- Dockside Bar & Grill1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Hi-tide Amusement Arcade0.8 km
- The Hi-Tide Inn0.8 km
- + 39 more
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Porthcawl Butchers0.7 km
- Porthcawl Butchers0.7 km
- Knights Pharmacy0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Fruit Bowl1.0 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Brentwood Hotel0.9 km
- Brentwood Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Lorelei1.0 km
- The Rock Inn0.7 km
- The Buccaneer Bar0.8 km
- The Rock Inn0.7 km
- This is Beer0.7 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.7 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Cheeky Chilli0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Mansels Chippy0.6 km
- Zoe Davies0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 29 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pyle4.6 km
- Bridgend9.0 km
- Wildmill9.3 km
Bus Stops
- South Road0.0 km
- South Road0.0 km
- Lake View Close0.1 km
- De Turberville Close0.3 km
- De Turberville Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF363DA · Data under Open Government Licence