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Porthcawl, United Kingdom
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Porthcawl is a small city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 15,672. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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| Population | 15,672 |
| Population Density | 3,031 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.4790°, -3.7036° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.6 inches (1,768 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.0 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,993 |
| Median Age | 43.3 years |
About Porthcawl
Porthcawl is a small city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 15,672. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Porthcawl vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Porthcawl vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,993 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,993 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $904 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,426 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 61.9% |
| Public Transit | 2.5% |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $264,598 |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,175 |
| 1% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 70.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.3% |
| Housing Units | 6,269 |
Property Tax
Climate in Porthcawl
Porthcawl has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 989 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 516.9 sq mi (1,338.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,031/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4790°N, 3.7036°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | — | 120 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 4.4 in |
Porthcawl has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.0% |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 46.3% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 3,031/sq mi |
| Total Area | 516.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 61.9% |
| Public Transit | 2.5% |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |
Schools in Porthcawl
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Clare's School | — | — | — | — |
| West Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Porthcawl Comprehensive School | — | — | — | — |
| Nottage Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Newton Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Porthcawl
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtica Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XL:UK Radio | afrobeat, asian urban hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Easy 50s | — | MP3 | |
| Mechanical Music Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation 60s | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation Love | — | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| RustRadio | metal | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Porthcawl
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s Swansea Bay | ||||
| Aberdulais Falls Visitor Centre | ||||
| Afan Forest Mining museum | ||||
| Cefn Coed Colliery Museum | ||||
| Cefn Junction | ||||
| Dylan Thomas Centre | ||||
| Glynn Vivian Art Gallery | ||||
| Lynmouth Flood Memorial Hall | ||||
| Lynton and Exmoor Museum | ||||
| Lynton Toy Museum & Shop | ||||
| Nash Point Fog Horn | ||||
| National Waterfront Museum | ||||
| Oriel Science | ||||
| Porthcawl Museum | ||||
| Swansea Museum | ||||
| Swansea Museum Collections Centre | ||||
| Swansea Museum Tramway Centre | ||||
| The Glen Lyn Gorge |
Libraries in Porthcawl
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberkenfig Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baglan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baglan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Briton Ferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Briton Ferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brynhyfryd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clydach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clydach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cwmafan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llantwit Major Heath Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Llantwit Major Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morriston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morriston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Neath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Neath Port Talbot Library and Information Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontardawe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porthcawl Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pyle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Resolven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skewen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skewen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swansea Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swansea Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taibach Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tonypandy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treorchy Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Porthcawl
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neath Indoor Market | |||||
| Swansea Market |
Hotels in Porthcawl
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Porthcawl
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Porthcawl
14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Porthcawl
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Porthcawl
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Porthcawl
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Porthcawl
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Porthcawl
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Porthcawl
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Porthcawl
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| MOD St Athan | — | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | — | Medium Airport |
| Swansea Airport | SWS | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cruglas Synod Inn Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eaglescott Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eggesford Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gorrel Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Old Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pembrey West Wales Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rhigos Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Talgarth Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Watchford Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Westacott Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Westover Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Porthcawl
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Porthcawl Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Porthcawl
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Matters Wales | ||
| The Weight Loss Doctor Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Porthcawl
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Arlington Road Presbyterian Church | |
| Bethel | |
| Gilgal | |
| Gilgal Baptist Church | |
| Hope Chapel | |
| Lias Road Gospel Hall | |
| Nottage Baptist and Unitarian Church | |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea | |
| Saint John the Baptist Church | |
| St Mary's Church | |
| St. David's | |
| Trinity Church |
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What is the population of Porthcawl?
Porthcawl has a population of 15,672 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3,031 people per square mile, spread across 516.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
Is Porthcawl expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,993, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $264,598 (6% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,175 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Porthcawl?
Porthcawl has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.6 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Porthcawl?
The unemployment rate in Porthcawl is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $904. There are 1,426 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Porthcawl?
The median home value in Porthcawl is $264,598. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,175. The homeownership rate is 70.7%.
How are the schools in Porthcawl?
30.0% of adults in Porthcawl hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.3% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Porthcawl?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Porthcawl is 2% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.7% Asian. 97.9% of residents speak only English at home. 4.9% of the population are military veterans. 7.6% of residents have a disability.