Laburnum Drive, Porthcawl, CF36 5UA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF36 5UA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.9%	51.2%	-0.7%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	48.1%	48.8%	0.7%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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 5UA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% 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	21.1%	18.3%	-2.8%	37.9%	-19.6%
Married: Opposite sex	55.7%	61.7%	6.0%	44.2%	17.5%
Separated	1.6%	2.2%	0.6%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	10.6%	7%	-3.6%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	11%	10.9%	-0.1%	6.1%	4.8%

Health

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	47%	46.3%	-0.7%	48.4%	-2.1%
Good health	29.7%	29.4%	-0.3%	33.6%	-4.2%
Fair health	14.5%	17.6%	3.1%	12.7%	4.9%
Bad health	8.1%	4.7%	-3.4%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	0.7%	2%	1.3%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.1%	14.3%	-6.8%	18.2%	-3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	8.2%	-0.7%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	13.4%	-1.2%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	6.1%	2.0%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	10%	-0.2%	16.9%	-6.9%
Degree or Similar	37.4%	45.5%	8.1%	33.8%	11.7%
Other	3.7%	2.6%	-1.1%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Black African	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.6%	98.4%	-0.2%	81.4%	17.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	95.4%	97.2%	1.8%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	1.8%	1.2%	-0.6%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	1.8%	0.8%	-1.0%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	97.2%	1.8%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.3%	76.7%	14.6%
No passport held	8.7%	13.5%	-4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.4%	37.2%	2.2%
Christian	53.9%	46.2%	7.7%
Buddhist	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Laburnum Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laburnum Drive was 50.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.7% higher than the Newton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Laburnum Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Newton and the 235th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CF36 5UA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 2/10 (very low )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Laburnum Drive are based on 55 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bridgend.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Laburnum Drive, Porthcawl, CF36 5UA

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF36 5UA

Average Price
£326,530

Semi-Detached
£286,135

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£346,727

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Laburnum Drive

Average Price
£332,103

Semi-Detached
£292,897

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£360,283

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Laburnum DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
23 Laburnum Drive, Porthcawl, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2025-04-22	£332,015
12 Laburnum Drive, Porthcawl, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2024-12-10	£379,531
24 Laburnum Drive, Porthcawl, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2024-11-15	£328,253
23 Laburnum Drive, Porthcawl, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-10-05	£339,560
22 Laburnum Drive, Porthcawl, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2023-08-25	£309,098

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF36 5UA

Employment

CF36 5UA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CF36 5UA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	110
Full-Time Employee	49
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	7
Other	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Manufacturing	14
Education	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Construction	8
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Clare's School Newton , Newton CF36 5NR	- not rated	242 yd	Welsh establishment	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Porthcawl Primary School Meadow Lane , CF36 5EY	- not rated	1,423 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Newton Primary School New Road , Porthcawl CF36 5BL	- not rated	1,667 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Nottage Primary School Suffolk Place , Porthcawl CF36 3ED	- not rated	2,615 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
West Park Primary School West Road , Nottage CF36 3SN	- not rated	2,685 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ancient Briton	The Ancient Briton Clevis Hill, Newton	507 yd
ONE UN WALES	1, Lewis Buildings Newton Nottage Road, Newton	657 yd
Greggs	Commercial Retail Unit 2 New Road Court, Newton	936 yd
The Boat House	Trecco Bay Caravan Park, Newton	943 yd
Thunderbird Chicken	Trecco Bay Caravan Park, Newton	943 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jolly Sailor	Jolly Sailor Inn, 1 Church Street, Newton	419 yd
The Globe Inn	The Globe Inn, 2 Bridgend Road, Newton	654 yd
Sportsman	Trecco Bay Caravan Park, Newton	943 yd
Aloha Beach Bar	Trecco Bay Caravan Park, Newton	943 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Fish & Chippery / Papa John's	Trecco Bay Caravan Park, Newton		943 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group	268 New Road		1,077 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF36 5UA postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	88.6%
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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	61.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160.27 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160.27 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.