Affluence in CF36 9
How CF36 9 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Bridgend
- Region
- Wales
- Population
- 1,862 (2024)
CF36 9Postcode sector · Porthcawl
How well off CF36 9 is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, CF36 9 scores 5.0 out of 10, placing it close to the middle of the range for Wales. Its lowest-scoring category is employment (3.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Employment3.0
- Community safety3.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Income5.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Living environment8.0
- Housing8.0
- Access to services9.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
40.1% of adults in CF36 9 are in work, below the Wales average of 51.9%. 36.4% are retired and 3.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
32% of adults in CF36 9 work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the Wales average of 29.6%.
Highest qualification
31.1% of adults in CF36 9 hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the Wales average of 31.5%. 24.9% have no qualifications.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.