Porthcawl West Central sits at the heart of the seaside town of Porthcawl in Bridgend, Wales, taking in the town centre, esplanade and the harbour area. Its coastline and promenade give it a distinctly coastal character, with easy access to nearby beaches such as Rest Bay and landmarks like the town's Grand Pavilion, while the famous Royal Porthcawl Golf Club lies a short distance along the coast.
Historically a Victorian resort, the ward still relies heavily on tourism and local retail while serving a mixed residential community of long-term residents and seasonal visitors. The area is known for its seaside events, cafés and pubs, and the ongoing balance between preserving seaside heritage and meeting modern housing and economic needs is a notable local theme.
Postcode districts covering Porthcawl West Central
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Swansea 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Tonypandy 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Barry 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Bridgend 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Llanelli 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Llanelli Rural 25 miles40.2 km
- Neath 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 23.1 miles37.3 km
- Coity Higher 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Briton Ferry 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Aberdare 19.2 miles30.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Rest Bay Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Porthcawl East Central Ward 0.7 miles1 km
- Porthcawl Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Nottage Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Newton Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- South Cornelly Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Cornelly Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Ogmore-by-Sea Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Pyle Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Merthyr Mawr Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
Example postcodes in Porthcawl West Central
CF36 3BX, CF36 3EW, CF36 3ES, CF36 3ED, CF36 3EL, CF36 3LP, CF36 3JE, CF36 3DH, CF36 3JF … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 16.8 miles27 km
- Bristol Airport 43.2 miles69.5 km
- Pyle Railway Station 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Bridgend Railway Station 6 miles9.6 km
Hotels near Porthcawl West Central Ad
- Seabank Hotel 3 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Cae Court Hotel 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- The Great House Hotel & Restaurant 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
- The Grand Hotel 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Twelve Knights 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Days Inn Bridgend Cardiff 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
Schools in Porthcawl West Central
- Nottage County Primary Primary
- Porthcawl Comprehensive School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 11.2 miles18.1 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 13.8 miles22.2 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 14.8 miles23.7 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 17.5 miles28.2 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 18.7 miles30.1 km