CF36 — PORTHCAWL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CF36

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CF36 is £347,281, which is 26% above the Cardiff average of £275,506.

Properties in CF36 cost 21.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CF36 have risen 8.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£452,424	276
Semi-detached	£321,131	278
Terraced	£255,468	118
Flat	£207,124	128
All types	£347,281	824

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CF36

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 31.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CF36 has a crime rate well 62% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

11.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

6.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CF36

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CF36 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Newton Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Nottage Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Porthcawl Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
West Park Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Porthcawl Comprehensive School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

147,530

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CF36 are 368.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

368.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CF36 is collected by Cardiff Council. The Band D rate is £2,151/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CF36 — PORTHCAWL

Area Summary

CF36 (PORTHCAWL) offers above-average property prices (£347,281, 21% above national average), low crime (62% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (368 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CF35

BRIDGEND

£281K

▼ 4.0% YoY

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PONTYPRIDD

£166K

▲ 4.1% YoY

CF38

PONTYPRIDD

£250K

▲ 1.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CF36?

The average house price in CF36 (PORTHCAWL) is £347,281, based on 824 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 21% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 8.6% over the past year.

Is CF36 a safe area to live?

Crime in CF36 is significantly below the national average (31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CF36?

There are 5 schools in or near CF36. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CF36?

Council tax in CF36 is collected by Cardiff Council. The Band D rate is £2,151 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CF36?

The average broadband download speed in CF36 is 368 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CF36 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in CF36 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 147,530.