Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

WEST ROAD, CF36 3DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST ROAD, CF36 3DJ.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CF36 3DJ is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 98% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £520k reflects the demand.

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

CF36 3DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Road, 0.9km from Nottage in Porthcawl. Administratively it sits within Nottage ward and the Bridgend constituency.

For serious buyers, CF36 3DJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 98% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k. 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 3DJ are sourced from Output Area W00005466 (shared with 6 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 3DJ. The average age is 57.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 520,000

1 sales · Mean £ 520,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CF36 3DJ has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Brodawel Camp Shop0.7 km
  • Brodawel Camp Shop0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Seagull Hotel1.0 km
  • The Seagull Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pyle3.3 km
  • Bridgend9.7 km
  • Wildmill9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Picton Court0.1 km
  • Picton Court0.1 km
  • West Road0.3 km
  • West Road0.3 km
  • Parc Newydd0.4 km