Queens Avenue is in Porthcawl and in Bridgend district. CF36 5HP 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 Queens Avenue, Porthcawl, CF36 5HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF36 5HR, CF36 5HW, CF36 5BN, CF36 5EN, CF36 5HL, CF36 5HN, CF36 5BL, CF36 5BG, CF36 5HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF36 5HP 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 | 44.7% | 50.8% | 6.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 55.3% | 49.2% | -6.1% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CF36 5HP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.3% | 24.5% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 52.9% | 6.7% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 11.1% | -5.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 8% | 8.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 42.6% | 42.1% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 33.1% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 17.4% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 20.6% | 21.1% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 12% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6.2% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.3% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 27.3% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.1% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 96.5% | 98.8% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 98.8% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Avenue was 100.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 135.1% higher than the Newton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queens Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Newton and the 110th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Queens Avenue, Porthcawl, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2025-07-25 | £334,465 |
| 32 Queens Avenue, Porthcawl, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-11-06 | £254,929 |
| 10 Queens Avenue, Porthcawl, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-01-23 | £320,736 |
| 13 Queens Avenue, Porthcawl, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-10-28 | £242,626 |
| 14 Queens Avenue, Porthcawl, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2021-07-23 | £327,194 |
CF36 5HP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF36 5HP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl Primary School Meadow Lane , CF36 5EY | - not rated | 242 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newton Primary School New Road , Porthcawl CF36 5BL | - not rated | 261 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nottage Primary School Suffolk Place , Porthcawl CF36 3ED | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Clare's School Newton , Newton CF36 5NR | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Welsh establishment | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park Primary School West Road , Nottage CF36 3SN | - not rated | 1,415 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 | 314 yd | |
| The New Brogden | The New Brogden, 129 New Road | 370 yd | |
| Porthcawl Bike Hire | Buccaneer Bar, Buccaneer Complex Mackworth Road | 579 yd | |
| The Hi-Tide Inn | Hi Tide Inn Mackworth Road | 579 yd | |
| Hi-tide Amusement Arcade | Hi Tide Inn Mackworth Road | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall | 62 New Road | 504 yd | |
| The Buccaneer Bar | Buccaneer Bar, Buccaneer Complex Mackworth Road | 579 yd | |
| The General Picton | General Picton Hotel, 57 New Road | 595 yd | |
| Food to go | General Picton Hotel, 57 New Road | 595 yd | |
| United Services Club | Porthcawl United Services Club, 35 - 37 New Road | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon | 271 New Road | 190 yd | |
| Panda House | 68 New Road | 483 yd | |
| Chips 2 Go | Morgan Buildings Mackworth Road | 673 yd | |
| The Porthcawl Tandoori Takeaway | 1 Eastern Promenade | 719 yd | |
| Mansels Chippy | Mansel's Eastern Promenade | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 268 New Road | 477 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 | 36.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.6% |
| 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 | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.