Side-by-side comparison of CF34 Maesteg and CF36 Porthcawl covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CF34 is the more affordable option at £130,000 median vs £321,000 in CF36. CF36 has lower recorded crime (1,344 vs 2,065 offences over 13 months). CF36 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | CF34 Maesteg | CF36 Porthcawl |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £130,000 | £321,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | — | — |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,065 | 1,344 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 63.5 | 90.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 94.7 | 92.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 66.0 | 66.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.