Affluence in CF36 3BX
How CF36 3BX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Porthcawl West
- Council
- Bridgend
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,609 (2024)
CF36 3BXPorthcawl
How well off CF36 3BX is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the CF36 3BX area scores 8.0 out of 10, placing it more affluent than most of Wales. Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Employment5.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Income7.0
- Community safety7.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Access to services8.0
- Housing8.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
46.9% of adults in the CF36 3BX area are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 32.4% are retired and 5.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
40.9% of adults in the CF36 3BX area work in managerial or professional jobs, above the Wales average of 29.6%.
Highest qualification
39.1% of adults in the CF36 3BX area hold a degree or equivalent, above the Wales average of 31.5%. 17.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around CF36 3BX (Porthcawl West) (about 1,609 residents).
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.