B
Liveable Score

Good area

£318kAverage sold price
16%belownational crime average
A

Outdoor spaces

A

Amenities

B+

Transport

C

Schools

Demographics
Retirees
Interactive liveability map of Porthcawl showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Porthcawl boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

South Cornelly

village

B

3.5 km away

Tythegston

village

B+

4.3 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Adequate
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Ample
Public ParkPublic Park
Adequate
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Adequate
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Ample
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Adequate
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Plentiful
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Plentiful
SupermarketsSupermarkets

Transport Links

train
Pyle
Train
motorway
J37M4
Motorway

Schools

Outstanding0 schools
Good0 schools
Requires Improvement0 schools
Newton Primary School
Nottage Primary School
Porthcawl Primary School
West Park Primary School
Porthcawl Comprehensive School

Porthcawl House Prices

The average house price in Porthcawl is £317,966, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Porthcawl house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Porthcawl graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

Detached house prices

£385,144

Flats and maisonettes prices

£168,169

Semi-detached house prices

£318,102

Terraced house prices

£235,831

Sold prices

Recent sales in Porthcawl

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What sold, and for how much?

  • Under £250k
  • £250k–£350k
  • £350k–£450k
  • £450k–£600k
  • £600k–£800k
  • Over £800k

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Porthcawl a nice place to live?

Porthcawl is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Bridgend. It particularly appeals to retirees.

How safe is Porthcawl?

Porthcawl has a low crime rate for a Welsh town, with around 63 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 16% below the national average, and about average for Bridgend.

What are the demographics of Porthcawl?

The majority of residents in Porthcawl identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.