South Road is in Porthcawl and in Bridgend district. CF36 3DA is located in the Porthcawl West Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF36 3JD, CF36 5NA, CF36 3JN, CF36 5NB, CF36 3JP, CF36 3JH, CF36 3JG, CF36 5ND, CF36 3JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF36 3DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF36 3DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.6% | 19.2% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.2% | 61.2% | -9.0% | 44.2% | 17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 13% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 47.9% | 47.8% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 35.5% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12.3% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 11.7% | 16.4% | 4.7% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 6.5% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 14.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 14.5% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 42.9% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 100% | 99.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 96.4% | 98.4% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 98.4% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 76.7% | 17.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.9% higher than the Nottage average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Nottage and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 South Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-06-06 | £375,926 |
| 50 South Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-04-14 | £399,455 |
| 66 South Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2025-01-10 | £399,571 |
| 52 South Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-05-24 | £493,085 |
| 81 South Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-02-09 | £515,000 |
CF36 3DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF36 3DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottage Primary School Suffolk Place , Porthcawl CF36 3ED | - not rated | 461 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Park Primary School West Road , Nottage CF36 3SN | - not rated | 760 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newton Primary School New Road , Porthcawl CF36 5BL | - not rated | 805 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Porthcawl Primary School Meadow Lane , CF36 5EY | - not rated | 831 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Porthcawl Comprehensive School 52 Park Avenue , Porthcawl CF36 3ES | - not rated | 932 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal's | 30 Suffolk Close | 375 yd | |
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak South Road | 474 yd | |
| Rising Moon | 81 New Road | 551 yd | |
| The greedy pig | 11 New Road | 559 yd | |
| The New Brogden | The New Brogden, 129 New Road | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl Rugby Football Club | Porthcawl Rugby Football Club South Road | 1 yd | |
| THE SEAHORSE PORTHCAWL | Seahorse Inn, 17 South Road | 474 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales Court Bowling Club | Penylan Lodge Penylan Avenue | 495 yd | |
| The Swan Inn | Swan Inn West Road, Nottage | 506 yd | |
| The General Picton | General Picton Hotel, 57 New Road | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weird Doh Pizza Co | 9 - 15 New Road | 558 yd | |
| Panda House | 68 New Road | 569 yd | |
| The Cantonese Takeaway | Cantonese Take Away, 26 New Road | 598 yd | |
| Roger's Takeaway | 18 New Road | 598 yd | |
| Finnegans at Station Hill | 16 New Road | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Food Lias Road | 796 yd | |
| Spar | 66 - 68 John Street | 899 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 | 5.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.3% |
| 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 | 32.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.51 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.51 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.