Postcode BS6 5UA 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 293.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.4× 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 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royal Fort Garden.
University & Brandon Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,266 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
University & Brandon Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 293.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.5% 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.
The average income per household in University & Brandon Hill is £66,125 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from BS6 5UA.
University & Brandon Hill near BS6 5UA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Redland located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Redland | N/A | Walking directions to Redland |
| 0.6 mi | Clifton Down | N/A | Walking directions to Clifton Down |
| 0.6 mi | Montpelier | N/A | Walking directions to Montpelier |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Royal Fort Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Fort Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Cotham Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cotham Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | St James' Park | Small | Walking directions to St James' Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £925,000 | £473 |
| Terraced | 30 | £742,500 | £495 |
| Detached | 3 | £370,000 | £221 |
| Flats | 97 | £335,050 | £489 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS6 5UA.
In the BS6 5UA postcode area, located within University & Brandon Hill, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS6 5UA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tuck News | 5 Cotham Road South, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 5TZ | Walking directions to Tuck News |
| 0.1 mi | Monika's | 17 Cotham Road South, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 5TZ | Walking directions to Monika's |
| 0.2 mi | Metro Convenience Store | 150 Saint Michaels Hill, Bristol, BS2 8DA | Walking directions to Metro Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Clarence Place, Kingsdown, Bristol, BS2 8DD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Food | Bristol, City of, BS2 8AE | Walking directions to M&S Food |
Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS6 5UA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Guy Poultney
Cotham - Elected 2 May 2024
Mohamed Alaaeldin Yousif Makawi
Cotham - Elected 2 May 2024
Carla Denyer
Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS6 5UA records about 293 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around BS6 5UA in University & Brandon Hill is £383,500 (about £484 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BS6 5UA, including North Bristol Post 16 Centre, Cotham School (Good) and University of Bristol. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS6 5UA is Redland, about 810 m away.
BS6 5UA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,266 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS6 5UA 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).
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.