CF36 3DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fenton Place, 0.3km from Porthcawl in Porthcawl. Administratively it sits within Porthcawl East Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.
For families considering a move, CF36 3DW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, down 13.2% 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 3DW are sourced from Output Area W00005547 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FENTON PLACE, CF36 3DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FENTON PLACE, CF36 3DW.
254
48
£ 39,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF36 3DW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CF36 3DW is an established family neighbourhood — 70% 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. Property prices are trending down 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF36 3DW. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 154,000
6 sales · Mean £ 171,750
Flat
£ 147,500
7 sales · Mean £ 135,785
Terraced
£ 187,500
18 sales · Mean £ 204,302
Detached
£ 179,000
1 sales · Mean £ 179,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF36 3DW is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Londis0.6 km
- Movie World0.1 km
- Movie World0.1 km
- Porthcawl Butchers0.2 km
- Porthcawl Butchers0.2 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Porthcawl Rugby Football Club0.5 km
- Prince of Wales0.3 km
- Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Sandpiper Inn0.3 km
- Prince of Wales0.3 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Cal's0.4 km
- Little Coco0.3 km
- Rising Moon0.4 km
- The New Brogden0.6 km
- Tasty Grill0.7 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Finnegans at Station Hill0.3 km
- The Cantonese Takeaway0.3 km
- Finnegans at Station Hill0.3 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Weird Doh Pizza Co0.3 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Brentwood Hotel0.4 km
- Seabank Hotel0.6 km
- Brentwood Hotel0.4 km
- Seabank Hotel0.6 km
- The Marine0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- One Stop0.6 km
- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Spar0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pyle5.1 km
- Bridgend9.3 km
- Wildmill9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Fenton Place0.1 km
- John Street0.1 km
- John Street0.2 km
- John Street0.2 km
- South Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF363DW · Data under Open Government Licence