Map of The Firs
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA W02000236 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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About The Firs
The Firs is a street located in the town of Porthcawl. It uses the postcode CF36 5AX. The street has a length of approximately 90 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Bridgend is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The Firs is located within the Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr - Bridgend Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the (pseudo) Wales region of the UK.
The Firs has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 47601447 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The Firs is located within the county of Mid Glamorgan, situated in the (pseudo) Wales region of the UK. It's 153.72 miles West from central London., 15.01 miles South East from Swansea, 21.49 miles West from Cardiff and 32.5 miles North East from Barnstaple.
The Firs is within the Post Town of PORTHCAWL
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
House Sales in The Firs
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2010 | £278,000 | £278,000 | £278,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £241,000 | £241,000 | £241,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £267,000 | £255,000 | £261,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £360,000 | £295,000 | £324,333 | 3 |
| 2019 | £265,000 | £299,500 | £299,833 | 3 |
| 2021 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Estate Agents near The Firs
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Thompsons Estate Agents | 69 John Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3AY | Visit Website |
| Prestons | 16 Lias Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3AH | Visit Website |
| Peter Alan | 58 John Street, Porthcawl, CF36 3BD | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for The Firs
Location Details
| The Firs | |
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| Latitude | 51.483521 |
| Longitude | -3.671462 |
| OS Easting (X): | 283952 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 177441 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SS840774 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: South Wales |
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Frequently asked Questions for The Firs
What Council (Local Authority) is The Firs in?
The Firs is located within the local authority area of Bridgend Council which is a Welsh unitary authority.
What Community Council is The Firs in?
The Firs is located within the area of Porthcawl Community Council.
What Electoral Ward is The Firs in?
The Firs is located within the ward of Newton.
What County is The Firs in?
The Firs is located within the ceremonial county of Mid Glamorgan.
What Constituency is The Firs in?
The Firs is located within the constituency of Bridgend.
What Part of the UK is The Firs in?
The Firs is located within the historic nation of Wales.
What County Council area is The Firs in?
The Firs is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is The Firs in?
The Firs is located within the South Wales Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with The Firs
| Street | Junction Type |
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| The Burrows | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for The Firs , CF36 5AX
| Sunrise | 05:21 |
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| Sunset | 21:00 |
Latest Weather Conditions for The Firs, CF36 5AX
| Observed at Weather Station: | St-Athan 14 May 2024 at 11:00 (11.35 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.0°C (82.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ESE (14 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | W00005456 |
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| ONS Area Name | Detached Retirement Living |
| Average Age | 50.47 |
| Area Population | 1799.00 |
| Male Population | 872.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 927.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 18 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | W01001029 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bridgend 019A |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | W02000236 |
| MSOA Name: | Bridgend 019 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Pyle |
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| Pyle Industrial Estate, Pyle Cross, Pyle, Bridgend, CF33 6BU |
| 01656 760533 |
| Distance: 3.18 Miles |
| Directions from The Firs to Asda Pyle |
| Tesco Bridgend Gentle Way Express |
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| 4 District Centre Broadlands, Gentle Way, Bridgend, CF31 5EJ |
| 0345 026 9143 |
| Distance: 3.27 Miles |
| Directions from The Firs to Tesco Bridgend Gentle Way Express |
| Tesco Bridgend Brewery Ln Superstore |
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| Brewery Ln, Bridgend, CF31 4AP |
| 0345 677 9072 |
| Distance: 4.33 Miles |
| Directions from The Firs to Tesco Bridgend Brewery Ln Superstore |
| Iceland Bridgend |
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| Unit 3, Bracklea Shopping Centre, Bridgend, CF31 1DD |
| 01656667144 |
| Distance: 4.35 Miles |
| Directions from The Firs to Iceland Bridgend |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01656 | PORTHCAWL - SWPEU | P23 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 9.1 | 4.6 | >=30 | Y | 14 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Bridgend |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend &CF31 4WB |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01656 643 643 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Bridgend |
| The Member of Parliament is Jamie Wallis |
| Details for the MP Jamie Wallis on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Jamie Wallis on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Jamie Wallis won with a majority of 1,157 the result was Con gain from Lab. The total electorate was 63,303 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Newton Ward |
| Community Council: Porthcawl |
| Ceremonial County: Mid Glamorgan |
Nearest Schools
Wales Primary Schools
Porthcawl Primary School
Address: Porthcawl Primary School, Meadow Lane, Porthcawl, CF36 5EY
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01656 815660
Newton Primary
Address: Newton Primary, New Road, Porthcawl, Bridgend, CF36 5BL
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01656 815780
West Park Primary
Address: West Park Primary, West Road, Nottage, Porthcawl, CF36 3SN
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01656 815510
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near The Firs
HILLSBORO PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: PORTHCAWL, PORTHCAWL, MID GLAMORGAN, CF36 3BH
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 34 VICTORIA AVENUE, PORTHCAWL, MID GLAMORGAN, CF36 3HG
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 33 MARY STREET, PORTHCAWL, MID GLAMORGAN, CF36 3YN
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE
Address: 49 MERTHYR MAWR ROAD, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF31 3NN
Distance: 4.12 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 26 PARK STREET, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF31 4AX
Distance: 4.14 miles
Contact: :
BEYNONS DENTISTS
Address: 16 PARK STREET, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF31 4AX
Distance: 4.14 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near The Firs
PORTHCAWL MEDICAL
Address: PORTHCAWL MEDICAL CENTRE, CLOS Y MAMETZ, PORTHCAWL, CF36 5DJ
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01656 304204
THE SURGERY
Address: WAUN BANT ROAD, NORTH CORNELLY, KENFIG HILL, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF33 6DE
Distance: 3.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01656 740345
HEATHBRIDGE HOUSE
Address: 1A PISGAH STREET, KENFIG HILL, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF33 6BY
Distance: 3.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01656 740359
BRIDGEND GROUP
Address: MERTHYR MAWR ROAD, BRIDGEND, CF31 3NW
Distance: 4.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01656 652774
RIVERSDALE HOUSE
Address: MERTHYRMAWR ROAD, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF31 3NL
Distance: 4.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01656 766866
OAK TREE SURGERY
Address: WHITETHORN DRIVE, BRACKLA, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF31 2PQ
Distance: 5.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01656 665353
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near The Firs
PORTHCAWL PHARMACY
Address: PORTHCAWL MEDICAL CENTRE, CLOS Y MAMETZ, PORTHCAWL, CF36 5DJ
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01656 782695
WELL
Address: 11 LIAS ROAD, PORTHCAWL, MID GLAMORGAN, CF36 3AH
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01656 772443
BOOTS
Address: 72-74 JOHN STREET, PORTHCAWL, CF36 3BD
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01656 782508
KNIGHTS BALKWILL PHARMACY
Address: 88 JOHN STREET, PORTHCAWL, CF36 3BD
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01656 782013
ALLIED PHARMACY NORTH CORNELLY
Address: 8 HALL DRIVE, NORTH CORNELLY, BRIDGEND, CF33 4HS
Distance: 2.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01656 740291
WELL
Address: ASDA, FFALD ROAD, PYLE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PYLE CROSS, PYLE, BRIDGEND, CF33 6AD
Distance: 3.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01656 740269
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near The Firs
PORTHCAWL SPECSAVERS LTD
Address: 59 JOHN STREET, PORTHCAWL, MID GLAMORGAN, CF36 3AY
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
WAYNE AND BYRON DAVIES OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 41 JOHN STREET, PORTHCAWL, MID GLAMORGAN, CF36 3AP
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
THE OPTIC SHOP - JOHN STREET
Address: 20 JOHN STREET, BRIDGEND, PORTHCAWL, MID GLAMORGAN, CF36 3BA
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
RAYNER OPTICIANS (PYLE)
Address: DYFRI HOUSE, PYLE ROAD, PYLE, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF33 6PG
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: :
WAYNE & BYRON DAVIES OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 36 BRIDGE STREET, KENFIG HILL, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF33 6DD
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: :
KH HOME EYETEST SERVICES
Address: 5 PRESWYLFA COURT, MERTHYR MAWR ROAD, BRIDGEND, MID GLAMORGAN, CF31 3NX
Distance: 3.87 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Pyle Station is 3.13 miles away.
Address: Pyle station, Beach Road, Pyle, Bridgend, CF33 6AR
Pyle is situated on the South Wales Main Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Pyle Station is an unstaffed station.
Bridgend Station is 4.44 miles away.
Address: Bridgend station, Station Hill, Bridgend, Bridgend, CF31 1BN
Bridgend is situated on the South Wales Main Line|Maesteg Line|Vale of Glamorgan Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Bridgend Station is staffed on a part time basis.