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About

Cotham sits on a gentle rise directly north of Bristol's city centre, creating a quiet residential district with a mix of architectural styles. The area is characterised by its Victorian and Edwardian villas, many converted into flats, alongside more modern apartment buildings. Streets like Cotham Road and Cotham Hill form a central spine, hosting a practical selection of local shops, cafes, and essential services that cater primarily to the community of residents, students, and professionals living here.

The area holds a notable place in scientific history, as it is home to the former residence of Paul Dirac, a founding figure in quantum mechanics. This connection underscores Cotham's long-standing academic character, bolstered by its proximity to the University of Bristol's main precinct. The local atmosphere is one of calm, tree-lined streets, with the open green space of Redland Green providing a focal point at its northern edge.

Area overview

On average Cotham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cotham is £73,720 per year. There are 5 schools in Cotham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cotham is home to around 8,785 people, with a population density of about 11,182.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cotham Population
8,785
Population density
11,182.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.73(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.63(-49%)
Vehicle crime
6.49(+123%)
Other theft
5.81(+3%)
Public order
5.01(-24%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,706
76.3%
Other White
773
8.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
213
2.42%
Indian
161
1.83%
Irish
142
1.62%
Total population: 8,789

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,351
53.6%
Level 3 (A level)
2,850
35.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
400
4.93%
No qualifications
191
2.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
168
2.07%
Total 16+ residents: 8,117

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,782
50.9%
Owns with a mortgage
747
21.34%
Owns outright
706
20.17%
Other social rented
134
3.83%
Other forms of private rent
64
1.83%
Total households: 3,501

Property prices in Cotham

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Cotham area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,985,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cotham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cotham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£1,124,703
Flats76£347,000
Semi-Detached10£902,500
Terraced18£751,500

10 years median price trend in Cotham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cotham.

All postcodes in Cotham

BS66PD

Collingwood Road

BS66TG

South Terrace

BS66RS

Clyde Park

BS66NU

Brighton Road

BS82SE

Woodbury Lane

BS66JT

Cotham Hill

BS66ST

Lower Redland Road

BS66UW

Grove Road

BS82PL

Whiteladies Road

BS66BF

Poppy Lane

BS66NT

Brighton Road

BS66RX

Elgin Park

BS66SG

Greenway Road

BS66DF

Cotham Road

BS66EX

Waverley Road

BS66JY

Cotham Hill

BS66NF

Chertsey Road

BS66PF

Chandos Road

BS66JA

Hampton Road

BS66LQ

Hampton Park

BS66SZ

West Shrubbery

BS66UR

Home Gardens

BS66NX

Kensington Road

BS66SN

Luccombe Hill

BS66TS

Redland Road

BS82RF

Whiteladies Road

BS82XT

Whiteladies Road

BS66BE

Archfield Road

BS66HH

Hampton Road

BS66HJ

Hampton Road

BS66JF

Leyton Villas

BS66TA

West Shrubbery

BS66BU

Cotham Park

BS66LB

Lower Redland Mews

BS66LY

Ashgrove Road

BS66NA

Ashgrove Road

BS66NE

Imperial Road

BS66BZ

Cotham Park

BS66PJ

Chandos Road

BS66QL

Clyde Lane

BS66RU

Elgin Park

BS66LS

Auburn Road

BS66PG

Chandos Road

BS66PQ

Chandos Road

BS66YG

Redland Road

BS66BW

Ravenswood Road

BS66LT

Westfield Park

BS66JX

Cotham Hill

BS66LA

Cotham Hill

BS82SA

Woodbury Lane

BS66SW

Lower Redland Road

BS66UJ

Grove Road

BS82RN

Clifton Down

BS66JB

Hampton Road

BS66RR

Clyde Park

BS66UF

Elm Lane

BS66UP

St Vincents Hill

BS66DZ

Trelawney Road

BS66LD

Cotham Hill

BS66YA

Redland Road

BS66ER

Kenilworth Road

BS66HS

Cotham Vale

BS66NZ

Cowper Road

BS66QF

Elliston Road

BS66UG

Elm Lane

BS66BS

Ravenswood Road

BS66DY

Trelawney Road

BS66HD

Cotham Gardens

BS82QB

Whiteladies Road

BS66HP

Hampton Road

BS66HX

Aberdeen Road

BS82QG

Imperial Road

BS82RW

Burlington Road

BS66QE

Elliston Road

BS66RH

Clyde Road

BS82RY

Whiteladies Road

BS66BB

Hartfield Mews

BS66EZ

Abbotsford Road

BS66LR

Woodland Terrace

BS66NH

Brighton Road

BS66TQ

Evans Road

BS66UX

Redland Hill

BS66XZ

Redland Road

BS66NN

Roslyn Road

BS66QB

Alexandra Park

BS66RL

Clyde Road

BS66TZ

Elm Lane

BS66EF

Abbotsford Road

BS66EN

Woodstock Avenue

BS66EY

Abbotsford Road

BS66LX

Westfield Park

BS66RW

Clyde Road

BS66TT

Grove Road

BS66TX

Elm Lane

BS66TY

Elm Lane

BS66UE

Elm Lane

BS66EW

Woodstock Avenue

BS66HW

Hampton Road

BS66JN

Hampton Road

BS66JP

Hillside

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.