Old School Road is in Porthcawl and in Bridgend district. CF36 3AW 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 Old School Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF36 3BD, CF36 3YN, CF36 3YA, CF36 3AH, CF36 3AY, CF36 3AG, CF36 3XB, CF36 3AP, CF36 3BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF36 3AW is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 46.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 51.5% | 53.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 | 35.5% | 32.5% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 26.7% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 17.7% | 21.2% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 17.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.5% | 34.7% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 35.2% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 21% | 20.7% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 5.6% | 1.9% | -3.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around CF36 3AW this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 28.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8.7% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 25% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 7.5% | 4.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.4% | 96.2% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 90.5% | 92.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 92.9% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.9% | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old School Road was 533.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3212.6% higher than the Nottage average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Old School Road has the highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Nottage and the 5th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 200.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat Glenaub House Old School Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2019-11-29 | £79,286 |
| Flat 1 Glenaub House Old School Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2015-09-04 | £192,569 |
| Flat 1 Glenaub House Old School Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £119,000 | 2005-05-20 | £185,322 |
| Flat 1 Glenaub House Old School Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £154,500 | 2001-03-27 | £596,081 |
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl Comprehensive School 52 Park Avenue , Porthcawl CF36 3ES | - not rated | 390 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nottage Primary School Suffolk Place , Porthcawl CF36 3ED | - not rated | 551 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newton Primary School New Road , Porthcawl CF36 5BL | - not rated | 975 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Porthcawl Primary School Meadow Lane , CF36 5EY | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Park Primary School West Road , Nottage CF36 3SN | - not rated | 1,531 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sidewalk Cafe | Sidewalk Cafe, 4, Gwendoline Court Lias Road | 88 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 67 John Street | 105 yd | |
| Sarah's Snakk's | 27 - 29 John Street | 141 yd | |
| Greggs | 31 John Street | 141 yd | |
| Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop | 15 Well Street | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| This is Beer | 9 Lias Road | 78 yd | |
| The Rock Inn | Rock Inn, 98 John Street | 185 yd | |
| Fulgoni's | Fulgonis, 83 John Street | 185 yd | |
| The Pirates Club | Ye Pirates Club The Square | 320 yd | |
| Saltwater Inn | Saltwater Inn The Square | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Olive | 79B John Street | 105 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 The Portway | 136 yd | |
| Cheeky Chilli | 9 John Street | 141 yd | |
| Piccolo Bar | Kiosk 1 Esplanade | 275 yd | |
| The Boat House Fish Bar | 36 Esplanade | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 66 - 68 John Street | 44 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Food Lias Road | 88 yd | |
| One Stop | Unit 3 To 5, Esplanade House Esplanade | 249 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.