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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

BS66BW

Ravenswood Road

BS66LZ

Ashgrove Road

BS66RW

Clyde Road

BS66JG

Hampton Road

BS66DJ

Cotham Road

BS66BE

Archfield Road

BS66LU

Hampton Road

BS66JQ

Woodfield Road

BS82PB

Whiteladies Road

BS66SU

Lower Redland Road

BS66EW

Woodstock Avenue

BS66QG

Elliston Road

BS66PL

Woodfield Road

BS66JT

Cotham Hill

BS66QF

Elliston Road

BS66TA

West Shrubbery

BS66RT

Napier Road

BS66BJ

Redland Hill

BS66SA

Redland Park

BS66PJ

Chandos Road

BS66LR

Woodland Terrace

BS66EF

Abbotsford Road

BS66JP

Hillside

BS66HJ

Hampton Road

BS66SG

Greenway Road

BS66JA

Hampton Road

BS66RL

Clyde Road

BS66QD

Alexandra Park

BS82PH

Whiteladies Gate

BS82XS

Whiteladies Road

BS66BB

Hartfield Mews

BS66HU

Aberdeen Road

BS66DS

Cotham Lawn Road

BS66LA

Cotham Hill

BS66JB

Hampton Road

BS66PD

Collingwood Road

BS66NF

Chertsey Road

BS66LQ

Hampton Park

BS66UJ

Grove Road

BS66LB

Lower Redland Mews

BS66EA

Trelawney Road

BS66QS

Cotham Place

BS66LH

Hampton Park

BS66SB

Redland Park

BS66PN

Fernbank Road

BS66NX

Kensington Road

BS66LE

Hampton Lane

BS66UB

Chapel Green Lane

BS66HT

Aberdeen Road

BS66QR

Cotham Place

BS82RA

Whiteladies Road

BS66PH

Fairview Drive

BS66TY

Elm Lane

BS66UH

Grove Road

BS66TN

Burlington Road

BS66NL

South Villas

BS66XY

Redland Road

BS66BN

Ravenswood Road

BS66SW

Lower Redland Road

BS66HP

Hampton Road

BS66SD

Redland Park

BS82XT

Whiteladies Road

BS66BS

Ravenswood Road

BS66TG

South Terrace

BS66XZ

Redland Road

BS66QQ

Elliston Road

BS66HD

Cotham Gardens

BS66DA

Cotham Park

BS66SN

Luccombe Hill

BS66NH

Brighton Road

BS82QT

Whiteladies Road

BS66DL

Hartfield Avenue

BS66LS

Auburn Road

BS66SF

Greenway Road

BS82RN

Clifton Down

BS66QB

Alexandra Park

BS66EN

Woodstock Avenue

BS66QE

Elliston Road

BS82LY

Whiteladies Road

BS66DG

Cotham Road

BS82RD

Clifton Down

BS66UF

Elm Lane

BS66DU

Cotham Lawn Road

BS66SX

East Shrubbery

BS66HH

Hampton Road

BS66TJ

Burlington Road

BS66JN

Hampton Road

BS66TX

Elm Lane

BS66PA

Melville Road

BS66RP

Clyde Road

BS66SZ

West Shrubbery

BS66TL

Burlington Road

BS66NT

Brighton Road

BS66HE

Warwick Road

BS65TP

Cotham Side

BS82PL

Whiteladies Road

BS66QL

Clyde Lane

BS66SE

Redland Park

BS66EX

Waverley Road

BS66LT

Westfield Park

Data Sources

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