Living in Porthcawl: Liveability Score 51/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Our overall score for Porthcawl is 51/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 56/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.
Porthcawl places 6th of 14 in the CF32 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Porthcawl sits 39 points above the CF32 district figure of 51/100. That puts Porthcawl in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CF32 postcode district.
Settlement area
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £341,750 | 122 |
| Detached | £433,500 | 46 |
| Semi-detached | £325,000 | 46 |
| Terraced | £252,500 | 16 |
| Flat / Maisonette | £195,000 | 14 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Porthcawl a nice place to live?
Porthcawl is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Porthcawl is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.
How safe is Porthcawl?
Porthcawl has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 1,261 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are house prices like in Porthcawl?
The current median house price in Porthcawl is £341,750, around 20% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £433,500, semi-detached £325,000, terraced £252,500, flat £195,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 122 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
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