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Area guide · Bridgend

Living in Porthcawl

A snapshot of life in Porthcawl, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Porthcawl is a town in Bridgend, Wales with a population of 15,797. The average house price is £360,681 and the overall crime rate is 70.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Porthcawl ranks

Affordability
#139 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#55 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

15,797

Avg House Price

£360,681

Crime Rate

70.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

463 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,528

Median Age

44.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Porthcawl's detached homes (£456,525) command roughly 2.2× the price of a flat (£206,697).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Porthcawl prices have risen 59% over the last 9 years (£226,989 → £360,681).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£456,525	£430,000	81
Semi-Detached	£338,718	£320,000	81
Terraced	£252,604	£240,000	40
Flat	£206,697	£172,500	44

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Porthcawl is 70.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Porthcawl: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Porthcawl averages 463 Mbps — 363% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Porthcawl homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.6
% Rated C or Above	61.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,199

Demographics & Economy

Population	15,797
Median Age	44.4
Median Household Income	£30,528
Employment Rate	53.6%
Owner Occupied	70.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	30%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Porthcawl?

The average house price in Porthcawl is £360,681 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Porthcawl?

The most affordable entry point in Porthcawl is a flat, with an average price of £206,697.

Is Porthcawl a safe place to live?

Porthcawl has a recorded crime rate of 70.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Porthcawl?

Average broadband download speeds in Porthcawl are around 463 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.9% of premises.

How big is Porthcawl?

Porthcawl is a settlement in Bridgend with a population of approximately 15,797.

Most compared with

How does Porthcawl stack up against its neighbours?

Baglan

Porthcawl

House price: £214,568 · £360,681
Crime rate: 78.4 · 70.6
Distance: 11.1 mi

Bridgend

Porthcawl

House price: £251,125 · £360,681
Crime rate: 70.7 · 70.6
Distance: 5.7 mi

Cowbridge

Porthcawl

House price: £526,862 · £360,681
Crime rate: 63 · 70.6
Distance: 10.8 mi

Cwmavon

Porthcawl

House price: £164,826 · £360,681
Crime rate: 69.3 · 70.6
Distance: 9.6 mi

Llanharan and Brynna

Porthcawl

House price: £252,709 · £360,681
Crime rate: N/A · 70.6
Distance: 11.3 mi

Llanharry

Porthcawl

House price: £259,642 · £360,681
Crime rate: N/A · 70.6
Distance: 11.9 mi

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