Porthcawl West Central
Porthcawl West Central is one of 28 wards in Bridgend, home to 2,535 people in 1,205 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £262,500 over the past two years, 20% above the Bridgend median. On average 12% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 33% below the Bridgend average.
People and homes.
2,535 residents in 1,205 households, next to the Bridgend average.
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics
Prices.
Quarterly median of standard sales in Porthcawl West Central and Bridgend.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026
Safety.
Police recorded 128 crimes and incidents in Porthcawl West Central in the 12 months to Aug 2026: 51 per 1,000 residents, against 86 across Bridgend.
Police.uk records crimes by approximate location, not by where victims or offenders live. Busy streets, shops, stations and nightlife record more. Figures are counts, not a measure of personal risk. Rates per resident are higher wherever many people visit but few live, such as city centres.
Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, South Wales Police (Open Government Licence v3.0)
Food hygiene.
Food businesses in Porthcawl West Central with a published hygiene rating.
Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.
Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)