Town · Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
Porthcawl
Population 16,134 · Postcode CF36 · Wales
Population: Community of Porthcawl, Census 2021 · What each figure covers
Where the figures come from
- Porthcawl communityProperty, crime, broadband, food hygiene and businesses are for this whole area.
- PorthcawlThe place itself: its built-up area, as mapped by ONS.
- Centre of PorthcawlFlood risk, planning, transport and weather are measured from here.
At a glance
Property£336,500Median · 252 sales in 12 months▲+20% notably above national averagePorthcawl communityView sales →
Crime80 / 1,0001,291 incidents in 12 months▲-15% notably below national averagePorthcawl communityView breakdown →
Broadband59.7 MbpsAverage download (2023) · Up to 1000 Mbps now▼-64% well below national averagePorthcawl communityView coverage →
Schools7 schools6 primary, 1 secondary · with pupil numbersPorthcawl community and nearbyView schools →
Food hygiene78% top-rated105 of 135 businesses rated 5-star=-1% on par with national averagePorthcawl communityView ratings →
Businesses888Top: Manufacturing, Professional services, Real estate▼-33% well below national averagePorthcawl communityView directory →
Planning166Within 5 km, 12 months · 5 in last 30 days · 67 pending · 92 approved · Bridgend councilWithin 5 km of PorthcawlView applications →
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