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BS2 8DG

High Kingsdown

Cotham

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Detailed insights for BS2 8DG

Overview

Postcode BS2 8DG is located in an urban city, within the Cotham ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the University & Brandon Hill area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in University & Brandon Hill is £66,125 per year. The nearest station is Redland, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royal Fort Garden.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

University & Brandon Hill has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,489 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

University & Brandon Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.1%

Approximately 7.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in University & Brandon Hill is £66,125 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS2 8DG.

Flood risk

No risk

University & Brandon Hill near BS2 8DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Redland located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS2 8DG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Redland

N/A

Walking directions to Redland
0.5 mi

Clifton Down

N/A

Walking directions to Clifton Down
0.7 mi

Montpelier

N/A

Walking directions to Montpelier

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS2 8DG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRoyal Fort GardenMediumWalking directions to Royal Fort Garden
0.4 miCotham GardensSmallWalking directions to Cotham Gardens
0.4 miSt James' ParkSmallWalking directions to St James' Park

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
19,851.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.74(-62%)
Other theft
12.18(+116%)
Shoplifting
6.64(0%)
Vehicle crime
6.64(+129%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.64(-55%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
169
63.53%
Other White
28
10.53%
Indian
12
4.51%
Chinese
10
3.76%
Other Asian
10
3.76%
Total population: 266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
61.07%
Level 3 (A level)
66
27.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
4.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
2.46%
Apprenticeship
4
1.64%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
51.79%
Owns outright
27
24.11%
Owns with a mortgage
19
16.96%
Other social rented
6
5.36%
Social rents from council
2
1.79%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Cotham

Median price£383,500
Price per sq ft£484
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£308K – £590K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £383,500 (about £484 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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached12£925,000£473
Terraced30£742,500£495
Detached3£370,000£221
Flats97£335,050£489

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cotham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cotham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,287,500£283,776£835,000£756,850
2017£615,000£300,000£950,000£650,000
2018£1,119,000£295,000£901,999£622,250
2019£938,750£293,778£710,000£680,000
2020£825,000£322,000£865,500£635,000
2021£868,450£317,000£938,500£642,000
2022£755,000£347,500£1,240,000£705,000
2023£550,000£350,000£925,000£795,000
2024£789,000£319,250£1,050,000£711,000
2025£630,000£333,500£937,500£727,500
2026£370,000£328,750£453,250£772,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cotham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cotham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£356£411£381£380
2017£438£416£428£438
2018£493£430£468£433
2019£381£415£407£455
2020£505£450£499£424
2021£439£450£521£446
2022£632£472£510£476
2023£492£482£546£541
2024£576£487£490£475
2025£361£499£529£499
2026£1,719£465£472£508
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cotham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS2 8DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS2 8DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 2025235, High Kingsdown, Bristol, BS2 8DGFlatsLeasehold£410,000
17 Apr 2025271, High Kingsdown, Bristol, BS2 8DFFlatsLeasehold£298,000
21 Oct 202551, High Kingsdown, Bristol, BS2 8EWTerracedFreehold£575,500
04 Jul 202512, Cotham Road, Bristol, BS6 6DRFlatsLeasehold£556,000
04 Jul 2025Lower Maisonette, 12, Cotham Road, Bristol, BS6 6DRFlatsFreehold£556,000

Schools

In the BS2 8DG postcode area, located within University & Brandon Hill, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS2 8DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryCotham SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableUniversity of BristolHigher education institutions

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableNorth Bristol Post 16 CentreSixth form centres

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS2 8DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS2 8DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op FoodClarence Place, Kingsdown, Bristol, BS2 8DDWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miMetro Convenience Store150 Saint Michaels Hill, Bristol, BS2 8DAWalking directions to Metro Convenience Store
0.1 miTuck News5 Cotham Road South, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 5TZWalking directions to Tuck News
0.2 miMonika's17 Cotham Road South, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 5TZWalking directions to Monika's
0.3 miCotham Off LicenceAbbotsford Road, Bristol, City of, BS6 6EFWalking directions to Cotham Off Licence

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district (2025-26).

Band A£1,723
Band B£2,010
Band C£2,297
Band D£2,584
Band E£3,158
Band F£3,732
Band G£4,306
Band H£5,168

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BS2 8DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Guy Poultney

Cotham - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Mohamed Alaaeldin Yousif Makawi

Cotham - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Carla Denyer

Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol CentralE14001131
WardCothamE05010895
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)University & Brandon HillE02006951
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 060AE01014538
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS2 8DG

Is BS2 8DG (University & Brandon Hill) safe?

The area around BS2 8DG records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near BS2 8DG?

The median sale price around BS2 8DG in University & Brandon Hill is £383,500 (about £484 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS2 8DG?

There are 20 schools close to BS2 8DG, including Cotham School (Good), University of Bristol and North Bristol Post 16 Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS2 8DG?

The closest station to BS2 8DG is Redland, about 757 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS2 8DG?

BS2 8DG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,489 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS2 8DG (University & Brandon Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS2 8DG is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Guy Poultney (Green Party) and Mohamed Alaaeldin Yousif Makawi (Green Party).

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.