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Porthcawl
City in Bridgend, United Kingdom
Overview
Porthcawl is a picturesque seaside town on the southwestern coast of Wales, known for its beautiful beaches, charming promenade, and lively surf culture. It offers a mix of family-friendly attractions and historic sites in a relaxed setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Bridgend
Population
16,134
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.48°, -3.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,524
Local Cost
$1,400
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
15.7°C
Winter Avg
6.3°C
Record High
27.3°C
Record Low
-4.5°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1104 mm
Internet Speed
114 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
58
Walk Score
58
Footways
115.0
Airport
CWL
Distance
27 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 85 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.
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