CF36 3DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Place, 0.6km 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 3DB 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £351k, down 15.2% 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 3DB are sourced from Output Area W00005551 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH PLACE, CF36 3DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH PLACE, CF36 3DB.
319
52
£ 39,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF36 3DB 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 3DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 96% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 15.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF36 3DB. 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
£ 300,000
5 sales · Mean £ 313,000
Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF36 3DB has low crime rates — 34 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
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Booth's Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Booth's Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Cheeky Chilli0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Indian kitchen porthcawl0.8 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Dockside Bar & Grill0.8 km
- Dockside Bar & Grill0.8 km
- Cadwaladers Porthcawl0.9 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Hi-tide Amusement Arcade0.8 km
- + 57 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Porthcawl Butchers0.5 km
- Porthcawl Butchers0.5 km
- Knights Pharmacy0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Fruit Bowl0.8 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Brentwood Hotel0.7 km
- Seabank Hotel0.9 km
- Brentwood Hotel0.7 km
- Seabank Hotel0.9 km
- The Marine0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Lorelei0.8 km
- The Pirates Club0.9 km
- The Rock Inn0.5 km
- Saltwater Inn0.9 km
- The Buccaneer Bar0.8 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- One Stop0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Spar0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pyle4.8 km
- Bridgend9.2 km
- Wildmill9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Arlington Road0.2 km
- Suffolk Place0.2 km
- South Road0.2 km
- Suffolk Place0.2 km
- Llangwm Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF363DB · Data under Open Government Licence