South Road is in Porthcawl and in Bridgend district. CF36 3DL 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 3DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF36 3DG, CF36 3DF, CF36 3DU, CF36 3DB, CF36 3DN, CF36 5LE, CF36 3DD, CF36 5LD, CF36 3DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF36 3DL has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 49.2% | 48% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 52% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 31.9% | 34.4% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 43.6% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 13.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 6.4% | -2.3% | 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% | 38.8% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 32.8% | 5.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 17.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 8.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 26.2% | 18.8% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.4% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 15.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.2% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 16% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 30.4% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99% | 99.7% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 98.7% | 97.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 97.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 15.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% lower than the Nottage average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Nottage and the 61st lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.6%.
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 Llwynderw Flats South Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2007-05-11 | £160,349 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottage Primary School Suffolk Place , Porthcawl CF36 3ED | - not rated | 251 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Porthcawl Comprehensive School 52 Park Avenue , Porthcawl CF36 3ES | - not rated | 676 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newton Primary School New Road , Porthcawl CF36 5BL | - not rated | 777 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Porthcawl Primary School Meadow Lane , CF36 5EY | - not rated | 964 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Park Primary School West Road , Nottage CF36 3SN | - not rated | 975 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak South Road | 199 yd | |
| Cal's | 30 Suffolk Close | 295 yd | |
| The greedy pig | 11 New Road | 333 yd | |
| Rising Moon | 81 New Road | 397 yd | |
| Beales Fish Restaurant | 2 - 3 Eastern Promenade | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SEAHORSE PORTHCAWL | Seahorse Inn, 17 South Road | 199 yd | |
| Porthcawl Rugby Football Club | Porthcawl Rugby Football Club South Road | 282 yd | |
| United Services Club | Porthcawl United Services Club, 35 - 37 New Road | 332 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 10 New Road | 373 yd | |
| RAFA Club | Rafa Club (porthcawl & Kenfig Hill), 6 - 8 New Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weird Doh Pizza Co | 9 - 15 New Road | 332 yd | |
| The Cantonese Takeaway | Cantonese Take Away, 26 New Road | 373 yd | |
| Roger's Takeaway | 18 New Road | 373 yd | |
| Finnegans at Station Hill | 16 New Road | 373 yd | |
| The Porthcawl Tandoori Takeaway | 1 Eastern Promenade | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Food Lias Road | 515 yd | |
| Spar | 66 - 68 John Street | 620 yd | |
| One Stop | Unit 3 To 5, Esplanade House Esplanade | 850 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.