Lias Cottages is in Porthcawl and in Bridgend district. CF36 3AD is located in the Porthcawl East Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lias Cottages, Porthcawl, CF36 3AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF36 3BZ, CF36 3BQ, CF36 3YY, CF36 3YT, CF36 3AA, CF36 3AE, CF36 3AF, CF36 3YS, CF36 3HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF36 3AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.5% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.5% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34% | 32.5% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 38.1% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 18.9% | 18.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.7% | 44.3% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 28% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 18.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 28% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 7.8% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 18.3% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 8.6% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 29.5% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 99.3% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 98% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.5% | 98% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 98.7% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lias Cottages was 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 312.7% higher than the Nottage average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lias Cottages has the 6th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Nottage and the 193rd highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lias Cottages, Porthcawl, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-08-15 | £419,863 |
| 4 Lias Cottages, Porthcawl, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-02-16 | £541,980 |
| 4 Lias Cottages, Porthcawl, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2012-02-17 | £489,902 |
| 4 Lias Cottages, Porthcawl, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2005-10-04 | £317,728 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl Comprehensive School 52 Park Avenue , Porthcawl CF36 3ES | - not rated | 228 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nottage Primary School Suffolk Place , Porthcawl CF36 3ED | - not rated | 568 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newton Primary School New Road , Porthcawl CF36 5BL | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Porthcawl Primary School Meadow Lane , CF36 5EY | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Park Primary School West Road , Nottage CF36 3SN | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Pavilion Cafe | Grand Pavilion Esplanade | 215 yd | |
| The Sidewalk Cafe | Sidewalk Cafe, 4, Gwendoline Court Lias Road | 247 yd | |
| Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop | 15 Well Street | 254 yd | |
| Isabella's | 9 - 10 Well Street | 254 yd | |
| THE ATLANTIC HOTEL | Atlantic Hotel, 6 West Drive | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| This is Beer | 9 Lias Road | 265 yd | |
| The Rock Inn | Rock Inn, 98 John Street | 348 yd | |
| Fulgoni's | Fulgonis, 83 John Street | 348 yd | |
| The Pirates Club | Ye Pirates Club The Square | 424 yd | |
| Saltwater Inn | Saltwater Inn The Square | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccolo Bar | Kiosk 1 Esplanade | 215 yd | |
| Booth's Cafe Bar | Kiosk 2 Esplanade | 251 yd | |
| Cheeky Chilli | 9 John Street | 289 yd | |
| The Green Olive | 79B John Street | 305 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 The Portway | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 66 - 68 John Street | 236 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Food Lias Road | 247 yd | |
| One Stop | Unit 3 To 5, Esplanade House Esplanade | 292 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.