Well Street is in Porthcawl and in Ogwr district. CF36 3BE 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 Well Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF36 3BA, CF36 3YE, CF36 3YL, CF36 3YG, CF36 3AP, CF36 3BL, CF36 3BP, CF36 3YA, CF36 3BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF36 3BE 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 3BE 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 Well Street was 533.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3212.6% higher than the Nottage average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Well Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Well Street, Porthcawl, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £299,500 | 2025-03-21 | £315,750 |
| 16 Well Street, Porthcawl, Bridgend Other, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-01-08 | £192,717 |
| Ground Floor Shop 15 Well Street, Porthcawl, Bridgend Other, an established residential building | £63,500 | 2017-10-17 | £85,813 |
| 9A Well Street, Porthcawl, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2014-05-09 | £139,218 |
| 10 Well Street, Porthcawl, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2008-12-31 | £506,447 |
| 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 | 491 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nottage Primary School Suffolk Place , Porthcawl CF36 3ED | - not rated | 739 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newton Primary School New Road , Porthcawl CF36 5BL | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Porthcawl Primary School Meadow Lane , CF36 5EY | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Park Primary School West Road , Nottage CF36 3SN | - not rated | 1,722 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop | 15 Well Street | 11 yd | |
| Isabella's | 9 - 10 Well Street | 11 yd | |
| Finnegans @ Well St | 13 - 14 Well Street | 22 yd | |
| Welsh Deli | 12A John Street | 30 yd | |
| Gusto Coffee House | 16 - 18 John Street | 41 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pirates Club | Ye Pirates Club The Square | 160 yd | |
| Saltwater Inn | Saltwater Inn The Square | 181 yd | |
| This is Beer | 9 Lias Road | 253 yd | |
| The Rock Inn | Rock Inn, 98 John Street | 360 yd | |
| Fulgoni's | Fulgonis, 83 John Street | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Chilli | 9 John Street | 97 yd | |
| The Boat House Fish Bar | 36 Esplanade | 132 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, Brogden Buildings Esplanade | 132 yd | |
| Piccolo Bar | Kiosk 1 Esplanade | 157 yd | |
| Booth's Cafe Bar | Kiosk 2 Esplanade | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Unit 3 To 5, Esplanade House Esplanade | 60 yd | |
| Spar | 66 - 68 John Street | 170 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Food Lias Road | 277 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.