Area guide · City-of-bristol

Cotham, City-of-bristol

has 3,493 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 68 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £208,375 across 19,855 recent sales. Prices here are down 2.5% year-on-year.

3,493Homes
£208,375-2.5%Median price
68Avg EPC score
32Median age
7,316Population

Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

  • Population

    7,316

  • Households

    3,218

  • Median age

    31.7

Age bands

65+ 9%0-15 10%16-24 27%25-44 37%45-64 17%

Ethnicity

Asian 6%Black 6%Mixed 6%Other 3%White 80%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 77%Semi 3%Detached 6%Terraced 14%

Build age

Pre 1900 53%1900 1944 16%1945 1999 23%2000 Plus 8%

Energy efficiency · avg score 68

A
0%
B
1%
C
54%
D
40%
E
3%
F
1%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 36%Social 17%Private Rent 47%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £208,375▼

  • Avg price

    £296,322

  • Sales

    19,855

  • Rent YoY

    5.6%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 6)

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Domains

  • Crime1
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  • Health4
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  • Income8
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  • Housing4
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  • Education4
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  • Employment1
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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    3,865▲

By crime type

Other Theft 11%Shoplifting 13%Public Order 18%Anti-Social Behaviour 19%Criminal Damage And Arson 8%Violence And Sexual Offences 32%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    95.7%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    95.7%

  • Superfast broadband

    99%

  • 5G coverage

    57.3%

  • Bus stops

    5

  • Buses / day

    538

  • EV chargers

    310

Nearest rail station: Redland Rail Station (0.47 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    69.4 m

  • Air NO₂

    13.5112 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    6.3558 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    65.0-69.9

Designations

  • Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Henleaze Lake — rated Good (3.42 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Flood Defence Nearby
  • Coal Mining Legacy
  • Conservation Area

Radon class 4 · Shrink-swell risk: Moderate

Heritage

Heritage

  • Listed buildings

    120

Designations

  • Tree Preservation Zone
  • Heritage At Risk
  • Article 4

Listed buildings

  • 12 And 14, Cotham Park · Grade II
  • 12b, 12c And 12d, Kingsdown Parade · Grade II
  • 13-27, Fremantle Road · Grade II
  • 13, Kingsdown Parade · Grade II
  • 14 And 16, Cotham Road · Grade II
  • 14, Kingsdown Parade · Grade II
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  • 16 And 18, Ninetree Hill · Grade II
  • 19,20 And 21, Sydenham Road · Grade II
  • 19 And 21, Cotham Road · Grade II
  • 19 And 21, Sydenham Hill · Grade II
  • 19, Kingsdown Parade · Grade II
  • 22,23 And 24, Sydenham Road · Grade II
  • 22 And 22a, Cotham Road · Grade II
  • 23 And 25, Cotham Road · Grade II
  • 23, Montague Hill · Grade II
  • 24, Cotham Road · Grade II
  • 25,26 And 27, Sydenham Road · Grade II
  • 25, St Matthew'S Road · Grade II
  • 26 And 28, Cotham Road · Grade II
  • 26, Somerset Street · Grade II
  • 26 St Matthew's Road · Grade II
  • 27 And 28, St Matthew'S Road · Grade II
  • 27 And 29, Cotham Road · Grade II
  • 28,29 And 30, Sydenham Road · Grade II
  • 2, Hartfield Avenue · Grade II

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    4

  • Avg FSM %

    27.1%

  • Childcare providers

    5

Nearest hospital: Bristol Royal Infirmary (0.59 km)

Streets

Streets in Cotham

Planning

Planning activity

  • Applications (recent)

    564

Show 25 recent applications
  • T1 - Sycamore - Fell.
  • G1 - Lime X 2 - Fell.
  • T1 - Holly - Crown Reduce By Up To 3m Height. T2 - Mayten Tree - Crown Reduce By Up To 2m Height And 0.5m Laterally.
  • Application For A Certificate Of Lawfulness Of Proposed Works To A Listed Building - Replacement Lime Render To Front.
  • Sycamore - Reduce By 2.5m.
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Use Or Development - Remove Existing Window And Replace With French Doors.
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Use Or Development - Change From A C4 HMO To A C3 Dwelling
  • Internal Alterations At The Ground And Lower Ground Floor Levels. Demolition Of Existing Lean To And Construction Of A New Single Storey Sid
  • Internal Alterations At The Ground And Lower Ground Floor Levels. Demolition Of Existing Lean To And Construction Of A New Single Storey Sid
  • T797 - Lombardy Poplar - Re-Pollard Back To Previous Points. T377 - Holm Oak - Crown Lift To 6m Over Road, Prune To Clear Crossing Lights By
  • T1 - Pear - Reduce Vertical Height By 2.5m, Reduce Lateral Branches By Up To 0.5m. T2 - Pear - Reduce Vertical Height By 3.5m, Reduce Latera
  • Demolition And Replacement Of Retaining Walls And Erection Of Dwellinghouse.
  • T368 - Oak - Crown Lift Canopy All Around To Achieve 0.5m Clearance (Removal Of Secondary Growth Only). NT1 - Holm Oak - Fell. NT2 - Sycamor
  • T388 - Field Maple - Crown Lift Canopy All Around To 2m Clearance. T389 - Apple - Crown Lift Canopy All Around To 2m Clearance. T390 - Silve
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition No. 4 (Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS)) Of Planning Permission 22/03186/F Demol
  • Removal Of Failed Cement Render To Rear Elevation And Replacement With Hydraulic Lime Render And Breathable Masonry Paint. Colour And Finish
  • 5 Day Notice: T1 - Whitebeam (Dead) - Fell.
  • Sycamore - Approx 3m Length To Be Removed From Low Hanging Lateral Branch Back To Boundary (As Per Pruning Profile).
  • Proposed Single Storey Garden Room To Rear Garden.
  • Application For Approval Of Details Reserved By Condition No. 2 (Sample Panels) Of Permission 20/04208/F - Demolition Of Existing Garages An
  • G1 - Hawthorn - Fell.
  • Repair Of Windows (With The Exception Of FF05/FF06 & FF08); Secondary Glazing To All Windows; Replacement Of Window TF08; And Replacement Of
  • Repair Of Windows (With The Exception Of FF05/FF06 & FF08); Secondary Glazing To All Windows; Replacement Of Window TF08; And Replacement Of
  • Yew - Crown Reduction By 4m.
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate For A Proposed Use Or Development - Remove Existing Window And Replace With French Doors.

About

About property data in Cotham

The population here is approximately 7,316, with a median age of 32. The dominant construction era here is pre 1900. The dominant tenure type here is private rent. Known risk and heritage factors here include historic coal mining, a conservation area designation and 120 listed buildings. There were 3,865 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 30.4% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 6. This area covers 68 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Cotham?

The average house price in Cotham is £208,375, based on 19,855 recent sales. Prices are down 2.5% year-on-year.

Is Cotham a good place to live?

Cotham is in the 6th IMD decile, meaning it is a moderately deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Cotham in a flood zone?

Cotham is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in Cotham?

There were 3,865 recorded crimes in Cotham in the last 12 months, up 30.4% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Cotham?

The average EPC score in Cotham is 68, with the most common rating band being C.

Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).