Victoria Avenue is in Porthcawl and in Bridgend district. CF36 3HE 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 Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl, CF36 3HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF36 3HD, CF36 3AE, CF36 3EP, CF36 3HB, CF36 3AA, CF36 3BZ, CF36 3AG, CF36 3EA, CF36 3AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF36 3HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48% | 49.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 27.4% | 32.8% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 47.9% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 5.5% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 53.4% | 50.9% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 21.1% | 28.7% | 7.6% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13.5% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 22.8% | 17.2% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 7.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.9% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.7% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 36.4% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97.6% | 97.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 97.6% | 97.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Avenue was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 288.2% higher than the Nottage average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Nottage and the 201st highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2025-03-21 | £115,888 |
| 52A Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2024-09-06 | £169,778 |
| 48 Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-08-30 | £164,918 |
| 40 Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-10-13 | £332,465 |
| 66 Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-06-16 | £457,215 |
CF36 3HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 193 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nottage Primary School Suffolk Place , Porthcawl CF36 3ED | - not rated | 406 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newton Primary School New Road , Porthcawl CF36 5BL | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Park Primary School West Road , Nottage CF36 3SN | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Porthcawl Primary School Meadow Lane , CF36 5EY | - not rated | 1,433 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 | 203 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 67 John Street | 297 yd | |
| Sarah's Snakk's | 27 - 29 John Street | 357 yd | |
| Greggs | 31 John Street | 357 yd | |
| Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop | 15 Well Street | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| This is Beer | 9 Lias Road | 241 yd | |
| The Rock Inn | Rock Inn, 98 John Street | 273 yd | |
| Fulgoni's | Fulgonis, 83 John Street | 273 yd | |
| THE SEAHORSE PORTHCAWL | Seahorse Inn, 17 South Road | 399 yd | |
| United Services Club | Porthcawl United Services Club, 35 - 37 New Road | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Olive | 79B John Street | 297 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 The Portway | 328 yd | |
| Cheeky Chilli | 9 John Street | 357 yd | |
| Piccolo Bar | Kiosk 1 Esplanade | 370 yd | |
| Booth's Cafe Bar | Kiosk 2 Esplanade | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Food Lias Road | 203 yd | |
| Spar | 66 - 68 John Street | 265 yd | |
| One Stop | Unit 3 To 5, Esplanade House Esplanade | 418 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 | 52.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.9% |
| 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 | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 27.48 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.