Kings Hill Avenue is in Porthcawl and in Ogwr district. CF36 5LD 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 Kings Hill Avenue, Porthcawl, CF36 5LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF36 5LA, CF36 5LB, CF36 5LE, CF36 5LN, CF36 5LG, CF36 3DG, CF36 5LF, CF36 5LT, CF36 5NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF36 5LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 5LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 26.7% | 28.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 52.4% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 9.4% | -6.0% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 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% | 44.4% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 36.3% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 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 | 23.7% | 15.2% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 16.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 16.3% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 31.1% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 96.3% | 95.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Hill Avenue was 74.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% higher than the Newton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Hill Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Newton and the 167th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Kings Hill Avenue, Porthcawl, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-08-01 | £327,220 |
| 16 Kings Hill Avenue, Porthcawl, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2025-02-19 | £185,524 |
| 12 Kings Hill Avenue, Porthcawl, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-08-04 | £363,141 |
| 7 Kings Hill Avenue, Porthcawl, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-09-13 | £365,013 |
| 11 Kings Hill Avenue, Porthcawl, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-08-02 | £360,032 |
CF36 5LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5LD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottage Primary School Suffolk Place , Porthcawl CF36 3ED | - not rated | 439 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newton Primary School New Road , Porthcawl CF36 5BL | - not rated | 582 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Porthcawl Primary School Meadow Lane , CF36 5EY | - not rated | 794 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Porthcawl Comprehensive School 52 Park Avenue , Porthcawl CF36 3ES | - not rated | 813 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Park Primary School West Road , Nottage CF36 3SN | - not rated | 1,073 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Moon | 81 New Road | 239 yd | |
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak South Road | 254 yd | |
| The greedy pig | 11 New Road | 256 yd | |
| The New Brogden | The New Brogden, 129 New Road | 332 yd | |
| Beales Fish Restaurant | 2 - 3 Eastern Promenade | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The General Picton | General Picton Hotel, 57 New Road | 239 yd | |
| Food to go | General Picton Hotel, 57 New Road | 239 yd | |
| THE SEAHORSE PORTHCAWL | Seahorse Inn, 17 South Road | 254 yd | |
| United Services Club | Porthcawl United Services Club, 35 - 37 New Road | 255 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | 62 New Road | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weird Doh Pizza Co | 9 - 15 New Road | 255 yd | |
| Panda House | 68 New Road | 284 yd | |
| The Cantonese Takeaway | Cantonese Take Away, 26 New Road | 292 yd | |
| Roger's Takeaway | 18 New Road | 292 yd | |
| Finnegans at Station Hill | 16 New Road | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Food Lias Road | 561 yd | |
| Spar | 66 - 68 John Street | 650 yd | |
| One Stop | Unit 3 To 5, Esplanade House Esplanade | 875 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.8% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.