New Road is in Porthcawl and in Bridgend district. CF36 5BA 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 New Road, Porthcawl, CF36 5BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF36 5BE, CF36 5BD, CF36 5SA, CF36 5RU, CF36 5RY, CF36 5SE, CF36 5SF, CF36 5SB, CF36 5SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF36 5BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 33% | 35.9% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 42.3% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.9% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 55.6% | 54.1% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 23.4% | 27.3% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 14% | 9.4% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 19.6% | 16.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 11.9% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 10% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 15.9% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 37.3% | -1.0% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
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 | 98.3% | 98.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 98.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 388.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 805.2% higher than the Newton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Newton and the 12th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 196.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 133.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234A New Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-07-11 | £404,888 |
| 248 New Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-04-25 | £311,264 |
| 238 New Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-01-15 | £358,783 |
| 246 New Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-09-15 | £440,734 |
| 240 New Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-07-25 | £384,719 |
CF36 5BA 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl Primary School Meadow Lane , CF36 5EY | - not rated | 490 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newton Primary School New Road , Porthcawl CF36 5BL | - not rated | 593 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Clare's School Newton , Newton CF36 5NR | - not rated | 835 yd | Welsh establishment | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottage Primary School Suffolk Place , Porthcawl CF36 3ED | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Park Primary School West Road , Nottage CF36 3SN | - not rated | 1,842 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Commercial Retail Unit 2 New Road Court, Newton | 146 yd | |
| ONE UN WALES | 1, Lewis Buildings Newton Nottage Road, Newton | 419 yd | |
| Ancient Briton | The Ancient Briton Clevis Hill, Newton | 578 yd | |
| The Boat House | Trecco Bay Caravan Park, Newton | 638 yd | |
| Thunderbird Chicken | Trecco Bay Caravan Park, Newton | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Inn | The Globe Inn, 2 Bridgend Road, Newton | 484 yd | |
| Sportsman | Trecco Bay Caravan Park, Newton | 638 yd | |
| Aloha Beach Bar | Trecco Bay Caravan Park, Newton | 638 yd | |
| Jolly Sailor | Jolly Sailor Inn, 1 Church Street, Newton | 657 yd | |
| The Buccaneer Bar | Buccaneer Bar, Buccaneer Complex Mackworth Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon | 271 New Road | 298 yd | |
| Fish & Chippery / Papa John's | Trecco Bay Caravan Park, Newton | 638 yd | |
| Panda House | 68 New Road | 910 yd | |
| Chips 2 Go | Morgan Buildings Mackworth Road | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 268 New Road | 3 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 | 72.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 31.0% |
| 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.