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Cotham

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 low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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 3 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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Cotham Population

8,785

Population density

11,182.5 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

1.83%

Total households: 3,501

Property prices in Cotham

Median price£435,000

Price per sq ft£492

Sales (last 12 months)97

Typical range (middle 50%)£325K – £710K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 (about £492 per square foot) in Cotham area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,985,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cotham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	4	£1,742,500	£380	£475,995	£1,322,352	£1,853,750	£1,958,750
Semi-Detached	14	£917,500	£520	£397,525	£667,000	£1,230,000	£1,893,500
Terraced	18	£762,500	£479	£622,250	£702,500	£830,000	£945,250
Flats	61	£358,430	£499	£252,000	£300,000	£435,000	£525,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cotham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cotham.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£610,000	£285,750	£944,000	£640,000
2017	£1,270,000	£311,500	£870,755	£655,000
2018	£895,000	£350,000	£901,999	£630,000
2019	£938,750	£301,442	£1,092,500	£630,100
2020	£1,235,000	£384,750	£895,250	£665,000
2021	£900,900	£342,000	£952,000	£695,000
2022	£755,000	£379,000	£1,342,500	£750,000
2023	£855,000	£399,975	£982,500	£758,000
2024	£1,125,000	£382,500	£988,750	£820,750
2025	£1,265,000	£350,000	£976,250	£761,500
2026	£1,675,000	£373,500	£685,000	£800,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cotham.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£443	£395	£393	£437
2017	£459	£440	£464	£439
2018	£510	£419	£464	£433
2019	£297	£438	£498	£460
2020	£454	£499	£499	£441
2021	£506	£496	£552	£475
2022	£1,672	£535	£513	£504
2023	£492	£533	£481	£551
2024	£544	£515	£510	£514
2025	£370	£513	£549	£503
2026	£538	£441	£480	£433

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail