Lake View Close is in Porthcawl and in Bridgend district. CF36 5NA 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 Lake View Close, Porthcawl, CF36 5NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF36 5NB, CF36 5LA, CF36 3DA, CF36 5LB, CF36 3JD, CF36 5LD, CF36 5ND, CF36 5LN, CF36 5HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF36 5NA is primarily male, with 55% 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 | 50.8% | 45% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 55% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 | 26% | 28.4% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 16.8% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -27.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 24.3% | 38.1% | 13.8% | 9.1% | 29.0% |
| Widowed | 22.5% | 14.2% | -8.3% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
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 (49.5%) 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 | 18.6% | 22.4% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -26.0% |
| Good health | 29% | 27.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 29% | 27.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 14.9% |
| Bad health | 14.8% | 15.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 11.9% |
| Very bad health | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
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 5NA this area, 44.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.2% | 44.5% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 26.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 9.7% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 8.4% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 11% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 18.7% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.6% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.1% | 99.4% | 4.3% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 98.4% | 97.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 97.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lake View Close was 27.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.9% lower than the Newton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lake View Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Newton and the 121st lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 266.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Lake View Close, Porthcawl, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2025-02-10 | £99,352 |
| 79 Lake View Close, Porthcawl, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-01-31 | £123,689 |
| 90 Lake View Close, Porthcawl, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-11-16 | £106,133 |
| 62 Lake View Close, Porthcawl, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2022-12-16 | £115,294 |
| 76 Lake View Close, Porthcawl, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-06-15 | £142,838 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CF36 5NA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Full-Time Employee | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottage Primary School Suffolk Place , Porthcawl CF36 3ED | - not rated | 478 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newton Primary School New Road , Porthcawl CF36 5BL | - not rated | 665 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Porthcawl Primary School Meadow Lane , CF36 5EY | - not rated | 747 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Park Primary School West Road , Nottage CF36 3SN | - not rated | 903 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Porthcawl Comprehensive School 52 Park Avenue , Porthcawl CF36 3ES | - not rated | 919 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak South Road | 400 yd | |
| Rising Moon | 81 New Road | 414 yd | |
| The New Brogden | The New Brogden, 129 New Road | 427 yd | |
| The greedy pig | 11 New Road | 444 yd | |
| Cal's | 30 Suffolk Close | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl Rugby Football Club | Porthcawl Rugby Football Club South Road | 147 yd | |
| THE SEAHORSE PORTHCAWL | Seahorse Inn, 17 South Road | 400 yd | |
| The General Picton | General Picton Hotel, 57 New Road | 414 yd | |
| Food to go | General Picton Hotel, 57 New Road | 414 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | 62 New Road | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda House | 68 New Road | 425 yd | |
| Weird Doh Pizza Co | 9 - 15 New Road | 443 yd | |
| The Cantonese Takeaway | Cantonese Take Away, 26 New Road | 481 yd | |
| Roger's Takeaway | 18 New Road | 481 yd | |
| Finnegans at Station Hill | 16 New Road | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Food Lias Road | 724 yd | |
| Spar | 66 - 68 John Street | 820 yd | |
| One Stop | Unit 3 To 5, Esplanade House Esplanade | 1,048 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 | 26.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.5% |
| 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 | 51.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.