Mary Street is in Porthcawl and in Ogwr district. CF36 3YA 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 Mary Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF36 3YN, CF36 3AW, CF36 3BD, CF36 3YL, CF36 3YS, CF36 3AP, CF36 3BE, CF36 3YT, CF36 3BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF36 3YA 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 3YA 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 Mary Street was 533.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3212.6% higher than the Nottage average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Mary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat C 48 Mary Street, Porthcawl, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-02-21 | £178,324 |
| Flat 1 36 Mary Street, Porthcawl, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2024-12-13 | £143,599 |
| 36B Mary Street, Porthcawl, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-03-28 | £132,273 |
| 36A Mary Street, Porthcawl, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-10-13 | £189,099 |
| 34 Mary Street, Porthcawl, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-05-05 | £128,889 |
| 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 | 398 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nottage Primary School Suffolk Place , Porthcawl CF36 3ED | - not rated | 618 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newton Primary School New Road , Porthcawl CF36 5BL | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Porthcawl Primary School Meadow Lane , CF36 5EY | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Park Primary School West Road , Nottage CF36 3SN | - not rated | 1,602 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah's Snakk's | 27 - 29 John Street | 109 yd | |
| Greggs | 31 John Street | 109 yd | |
| Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop | 15 Well Street | 110 yd | |
| Isabella's | 9 - 10 Well Street | 110 yd | |
| Welsh Deli | 12A John Street | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| This is Beer | 9 Lias Road | 153 yd | |
| The Rock Inn | Rock Inn, 98 John Street | 261 yd | |
| Fulgoni's | Fulgonis, 83 John Street | 261 yd | |
| The Pirates Club | Ye Pirates Club The Square | 268 yd | |
| Saltwater Inn | Saltwater Inn The Square | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Chilli | 9 John Street | 109 yd | |
| The Green Olive | 79B John Street | 162 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 The Portway | 187 yd | |
| Piccolo Bar | Kiosk 1 Esplanade | 200 yd | |
| The Boat House Fish Bar | 36 Esplanade | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 66 - 68 John Street | 80 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Food Lias Road | 166 yd | |
| One Stop | Unit 3 To 5, Esplanade House Esplanade | 175 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 | 95.8% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.