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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 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
51
Deprivation level
2/10
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
17.3(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.85(-47%)
Other theft
7.85(+39%)
Vehicle crime
7.06(+143%)
Public order
5.69(-13%)
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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 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
Terraced16£761,500
Semi-Detached9£925,000
Flats78£350,000

10 years median price trend in Cotham

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

All postcodes in Cotham

BS66NA

Ashgrove Road

BS66JX

Cotham Hill

BS66LG

Hampton Park

BS66DY

Trelawney Road

BS66UG

Elm Lane

BS66LY

Ashgrove Road

BS66AL

Cotham Grove

BS66QJ

Fernbank Road

BS66HZ

Hampton Road

BS66RS

Clyde Park

BS82SB

Whiteladies Road

BS66DX

Trelawney Road

BS66NR

Lansdown Road

BS66TT

Grove Road

BS66ER

Kenilworth Road

BS66TD

Redland Terrace

BS82SE

Woodbury Lane

BS66DQ

Cotham Road

BS66ET

Waverley Road

BS66ST

Lower Redland Road

BS66JZ

Clifton Down

BS66PQ

Chandos Road

BS66NW

Stanley Road

BS66EL

Rokeby Avenue

BS66ES

Waverley Road

BS66NN

Roslyn Road

BS66LN

Bramford Terrace

BS66RU

Elgin Park

BS66NE

Imperial Road

BS66DE

Cotham Lawn Road

BS66LJ

Hampton Park

BS66RR

Clyde Park

BS66NU

Brighton Road

BS66YD

Redland Road

BS82SA

Woodbury Lane

BS66SS

Lower Redland Road

BS66UR

Home Gardens

BS66HL

Hampton Road

BS66NS

Lansdown Road

BS66UA

Chapel Green Lane

BS66LP

Hampton Park

BS66SR

Lower Redland Road

BS66SY

Shrubbery Cottages

BS66ND

Oakland Road

BS66QW

Clyde Mews

BS66NP

Stanley Road

BS66HB

Abbotsford Road

BS66DN

Cotham Road

BS66YG

Redland Road

BS66SH

Westbury Road

BS66TH

Exeter Buildings

BS66RJ

Clyde Road

BS66TF

Fitzroy Terrace

BS66UP

St Vincents Hill

BS66HY

Aberdeen Road

BS66BZ

Cotham Park

BS82RF

Whiteladies Road

BS66HA

Pillingers Gardens

BS66PF

Chandos Road

BS66NQ

Kensington Road

BS66TZ

Elm Lane

BS66UW

Grove Road

BS66PW

Fairview Drive

BS82QB

Whiteladies Road

BS66EP

St Ronans Avenue

BS66BF

Poppy Lane

BS82RY

Whiteladies Road

BS66DT

Cotham Lawn Road

BS66DZ

Trelawney Road

BS66JY

Cotham Hill

BS66DF

Cotham Road

BS66NG

Ashgrove Road

BS66BY

Cotham Park

BS66TU

Bay Willow Drive

BS66EZ

Abbotsford Road

BS66LD

Cotham Hill

BS82AG

Clifton Down

BS82QG

Imperial Road

BS66PE

Chandos Road

BS66EY

Abbotsford Road

BS66RZ

Redland Park

BS66NY

Cowper Road

BS66JR

Cotham Hill

BS66RH

Clyde Road

BS66LL

Hampton Park

BS66QH

Woolcot Street

BS66HW

Hampton Road

BS66JF

Leyton Villas

BS82RW

Burlington Road

BS66HS

Cotham Vale

BS66LF

Cotham Hill

BS82NT

Whiteladies Road

BS66NJ

Roslyn Road

BS66TQ

Evans Road

BS66RG

Clyde Road

BS66SP

Lower Redland Road

BS66JE

Hampton Road

BS66HX

Aberdeen Road

BS66HR

Cotham Vale

BS66PB

Collingwood Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.