The Mercies is in Porthcawl and in Bridgend district. CF36 5HN 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 The Mercies, Porthcawl, CF36 5HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF36 5BG, CF36 5BH, CF36 5HL, CF36 5HP, CF36 5SE, CF36 5HH, CF36 5HR, CF36 5BD, CF36 5BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF36 5HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 25.8% | 30.4% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 47.6% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 13.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 7.9% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 50.4% | 50.9% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 27.4% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 7.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 22.5% | 22.2% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 31.3% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 98.1% | 96.4% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 96.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Mercies was 11.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Newton average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
The Mercies has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Newton and the 31st lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Mercies, Porthcawl, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-04-14 | £311,264 |
| 10 The Mercies, Porthcawl, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-12-11 | £313,500 |
| 10 The Mercies, Porthcawl, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-12-06 | £324,500 |
| 17 The Mercies, Porthcawl, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-03-24 | £325,426 |
| 20 The Mercies, Porthcawl, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-06-01 | £229,585 |
CF36 5HN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl Primary School Meadow Lane , CF36 5EY | - not rated | 266 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newton Primary School New Road , Porthcawl CF36 5BL | - not rated | 328 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Clare's School Newton , Newton CF36 5NR | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Welsh establishment | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottage Primary School Suffolk Place , Porthcawl CF36 3ED | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Park Primary School West Road , Nottage CF36 3SN | - not rated | 1,557 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Grill | 4 Mackworth Road | 430 yd | |
| Greggs | Commercial Retail Unit 2 New Road Court, Newton | 467 yd | |
| The New Brogden | The New Brogden, 129 New Road | 506 yd | |
| Porthcawl Bike Hire | Buccaneer Bar, Buccaneer Complex Mackworth Road | 647 yd | |
| The Hi-Tide Inn | Hi Tide Inn Mackworth Road | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall | 62 New Road | 631 yd | |
| The Buccaneer Bar | Buccaneer Bar, Buccaneer Complex Mackworth Road | 647 yd | |
| The General Picton | General Picton Hotel, 57 New Road | 726 yd | |
| Food to go | General Picton Hotel, 57 New Road | 726 yd | |
| The Globe Inn | The Globe Inn, 2 Bridgend Road, Newton | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon | 271 New Road | 44 yd | |
| Panda House | 68 New Road | 613 yd | |
| Chips 2 Go | Morgan Buildings Mackworth Road | 734 yd | |
| The Porthcawl Tandoori Takeaway | 1 Eastern Promenade | 839 yd | |
| Mansels Chippy | Mansel's Eastern Promenade | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 268 New Road | 318 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.73 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.73 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.84 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.