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Sub-area · Porthcawl West · Bridgend · Wales

Living in Bridgend 018C

Part of Porthcawl West · 1,862 residents

Bridgend 018C is a sub-area in Porthcawl West, Bridgend that skews 65+ and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £736 a month, up 7.9% on the year. Safety ranks in the top quartile of UK sub-areas (23rd percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£736+7.9%
vs last year
Liveability
22/100
Composite score
Safety
32/100
Higher is safer
Transport
5/100
Transit + walk
Schools
0/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1812%
18–3414%
35–4915%
50–6423%
65+36%
Population1,862
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied
Private rent
Social rent
Flats
Terraced
Semi-detached
Detached
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person50%Couple with children7%Lone parent9%Other5%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 6.50
White97%Asian1%Black0%Mixed1%Other1%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian49%Muslim0%No religion44%Other2%
Country of birth
Born in UK95%
Born outside UK5%
General health (self-reported)
Good71%Fair20%Bad10%
Disability prevalence29%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above31%
Apprenticeship6%
No qualifications25%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Bridgend 018C?

Bridgend 018C sits inside Porthcawl West, part of the wider Bridgend council area in Wales. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Bridgend 018C for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Bridgend 018C?
The median monthly rent across Bridgend 018C is £736.
How safe is Bridgend 018C?
Bridgend 018C has a safety score of 32/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Bridgend 018C?
Transport score: 5/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Bridgend 018C part of?
Bridgend 018C sits inside the Porthcawl West neighbourhood, in Bridgend, Wales.