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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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 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
Flats75£344,000
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

BS66NY

Cowper Road

BS66PA

Melville Road

BS66PW

Fairview Drive

BS66BY

Cotham Park

BS66EL

Rokeby Avenue

BS66HR

Cotham Vale

BS66AL

Cotham Grove

BS66HY

Aberdeen Road

BS66JR

Cotham Hill

BS82RL

Clifton Down

BS82LY

Whiteladies Road

BS66QQ

Elliston Road

BS66TJ

Burlington Road

BS66UH

Grove Road

BS82QT

Whiteladies Road

BS66LN

Bramford Terrace

BS66DG

Cotham Road

BS66DL

Hartfield Avenue

BS66JE

Hampton Road

BS66HA

Pillingers Gardens

BS66EU

Waverley Road

BS66HE

Warwick Road

BS66SS

Lower Redland Road

BS66TN

Burlington Road

BS82XS

Whiteladies Road

BS66PE

Chandos Road

BS66RT

Napier Road

BS66RZ

Redland Park

BS66TD

Redland Terrace

BS66JQ

Woodfield Road

BS66NL

South Villas

BS66SB

Redland Park

BS65TP

Cotham Side

BS66BN

Ravenswood Road

BS66JG

Hampton Road

BS66JJ

Hampton Road

BS66NG

Ashgrove Road

BS66NW

Stanley Road

BS66ND

Oakland Road

BS66RP

Clyde Road

BS66SH

Westbury Road

BS82SB

Whiteladies Road

BS66NQ

Kensington Road

BS66NS

Lansdown Road

BS66PB

Collingwood Road

BS66PL

Woodfield Road

BS82PB

Whiteladies Road

BS66DJ

Cotham Road

BS66JH

Woodfield Road

BS66LF

Cotham Hill

BS66QH

Woolcot Street

BS66DQ

Cotham Road

BS66EP

St Ronans Avenue

BS66DA

Cotham Park

BS66QS

Cotham Place

BS66TU

Bay Willow Drive

BS66DN

Cotham Road

BS66EA

Trelawney Road

BS66QJ

Fernbank Road

BS66UU

Redland Hill

BS66HL

Hampton Road

BS66LG

Hampton Park

BS66PH

Fairview Drive

BS66PN

Fernbank Road

BS66QW

Clyde Mews

BS66SA

Redland Park

BS66SP

Lower Redland Road

BS66HU

Aberdeen Road

BS66PX

Fernbank Road

BS66YD

Redland Road

BS66EE

Abbotsford Road

BS66HT

Aberdeen Road

BS66LH

Hampton Park

BS66TL

Burlington Road

BS66QG

Elliston Road

BS66QR

Cotham Place

BS66SR

Lower Redland Road

BS66LJ

Hampton Park

BS82AG

Clifton Down

BS66RG

Clyde Road

BS66UB

Chapel Green Lane

BS66DU

Cotham Lawn Road

BS66SF

Greenway Road

BS66SX

East Shrubbery

BS66TH

Exeter Buildings

BS66JZ

Clifton Down

BS66NB

Chertsey Road

BS66SD

Redland Park

BS66SE

Redland Park

BS66TF

Fitzroy Terrace

BS82PH

Whiteladies Gate

BS66LE

Hampton Lane

BS82NT

Whiteladies Road

BS66DE

Cotham Lawn Road

BS66LL

Hampton Park

BS66LU

Hampton Road

BS66UA

Chapel Green Lane

BS66HB

Abbotsford Road

BS66PU

Fernbank Road

BS66TB

Lower Redland Road

Data Sources

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