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BS6 6SP

Lower Redland Road

Cotham

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Detailed insights for BS6 6SP

Overview

Postcode BS6 6SP is located in an urban city, within the Cotham ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Cotham area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cotham is £73,720 per year. The nearest station is Redland, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Redland Green.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Cotham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,995 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Cotham has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Cotham is £73,720 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS6 6SP.

Flood risk

No risk

Cotham near BS6 6SP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS6 6SP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Redland

N/A

Walking directions to Redland
0.5 mi

Clifton Down

N/A

Walking directions to Clifton Down
0.9 mi

Montpelier

N/A

Walking directions to Montpelier

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS6 6SP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRedland GreenLargeWalking directions to Redland Green
0.5 miCotham GardensSmallWalking directions to Cotham Gardens
0.3 miRedland Grove Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Redland Grove Open Space

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
14,074.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
19.13(+189%)
Other theft
8.79(+56%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.27(-75%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.27(+27%)
Vehicle crime
7.76(+168%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
76.02%
Other White
36
10.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
3.22%
Chinese
7
2.05%
Indian
7
2.05%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
198
64.08%
Level 3 (A level)
82
26.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
3.56%
No qualifications
8
2.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
2.59%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
74
53.24%
Owns with a mortgage
34
24.46%
Owns outright
24
17.27%
Other social rented
3
2.16%
Shared ownership
2
1.44%
Total households: 139

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 BS6 6SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS6 6SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 2025The Stable, Lower Redland Mews, Bristol, BS6 6LBFlatsLeasehold£298,000
28 Jan 2025Coach House, Lower Redland Mews, Bristol, BS6 6LBDetachedFreehold£720,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 4, 154, Redland Road, Bristol, BS6 6YDFlatsLeasehold£290,000
16 Jan 20268, Luccombe Hill, Bristol, BS6 6SNTerracedFreehold£940,000
27 Apr 20263, Napier House, Chapel Green Lane, Bristol, BS6 6UBFlatsLeasehold£295,000

Schools

In the BS6 6SP postcode area, located within Cotham, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS6 6SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBristol Steiner SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.2 miSecondaryRedland Green SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Johns Church of England Primary School, CliftonVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS6 6SP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS6 6SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRedland Mini Market111 Lower Redland Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6SWWalking directions to Redland Mini Market
0.3 miCostcutter30 Chandos Road, Bristol, BS6 6PFWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miWild Oats9-11 Lower Redland Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6TBWalking directions to Wild Oats
0.3 miTesco Express169 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2RLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miAsda213 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2XSWalking directions to Asda

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 BS6 6SP, 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)CothamE02003033
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 022CE01014559
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS6 6SP

Is BS6 6SP (Cotham) safe?

The area around BS6 6SP records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 BS6 6SP?

The median sale price around BS6 6SP in Cotham is £383,500 (about £484 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS6 6SP?

There are 17 schools close to BS6 6SP, including Bristol Steiner School (Requires improvement), Redland Green School (Good) and St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS6 6SP?

The closest station to BS6 6SP is Redland, about 695 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS6 6SP?

BS6 6SP scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,995 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS6 6SP (Cotham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS6 6SP 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.