Cotham Lawn Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS6 6DU is located in the Cotham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cotham Lawn Road, Bristol, BS6 6DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS6 6DX, BS6 6DZ, BS6 6DS, BS6 6EA, BS6 6HR, BS6 6DY, BS6 6HS, BS6 6BN, BS6 6DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS6 6DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BS6 6DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 62.5% | 62.6% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 24.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 24.6% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.9% | 52.8% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 34.7% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10.8% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BS6 6DU this area, 5.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 5.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.4% | 30.7% | 12.3% | 16.9% | 13.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.4% | 53% | -8.4% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.3% | 87% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 82.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 82.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 82.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 7.4% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotham Lawn Road was 112.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% higher than the Clifton Down average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotham Lawn Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Clifton Down and the 524th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6A Cotham Lawn Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2024-09-20 | £644,521 |
| 5B Cotham Lawn Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-08-09 | £467,971 |
| 2C Cotham Lawn Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-12-14 | £480,964 |
| 13 Cotham Lawn Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2023-03-08 | £914,737 |
| 17 Cotham Lawn Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2021-08-31 | £1,086,298 |
BS6 6DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BS6 6DU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 80 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 4out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburgh's BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre Albert Crescent , St Philip's Marsh BS2 0SU | 3out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY | 4out of 4 | 174 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton Worrall Road , Clifton BS8 2UH | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 166 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 378 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 675 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 776 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Steiner School Redland Hill House , Redland Hill BS6 6UX | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol International College 8 Durham Park , Bristol BS6 6XA | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badger & Squirrel | 19 Cotham Road South | 370 yd | |
| Black Cumin | 50 Cotham Hill | 385 yd | |
| Interlude Coffee | 145 St Michaels Hill | 386 yd | |
| Tiffins | 151 St Michaels Hill | 386 yd | |
| Corner | 149 St Michaels Hill | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Vaults | Highbury Vaults, 164 St Michaels Hill | 297 yd | |
| Cotham Porter Stores | Cotham Porter Stores, 15 Cotham Road South | 370 yd | |
| The Kensington Arms | The Kensington Arms, 35-37 Stanley Road | 433 yd | |
| Crying Wolf | 37 Cotham Hill | 439 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen Bristol | 31-35 Cotham Hill | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Bellies | 7 Cotham Road South | 370 yd | |
| Panunzio's Kitchen Gelati Italiani Ltd | 38 Cotham Hill | 431 yd | |
| Fresh Roast Bristol | 124 St Michaels Hill | 482 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 14 Cotham Hill | 504 yd | |
| Dragon Fountain | 4 Cotham Hill | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Clarence Place | 361 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Tempus, 40a Whiteladies Road | 571 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 17, Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Road | 653 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Central | 48-56 Queens Road | 974 yd | |
| Langyu Bristol | 75 Queens Road | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road | 66 yd | |
| Kingsdown Leisure Centre PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 351 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Bristol) REDLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 582 yd |
| University Of Bristol (Indoor Sports Centre) INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE TYNDALL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Bristol Grammar School UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 750 yd |
| Barrecore Bristol 8-10 8-10 WHITELADIES ROAD | 833 yd | |
| Redland High School (Closed) Redland Court Road | 858 yd | |
| Lido Bristol OAKFIELD PLACE | swimming pool | 882 yd |
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton) QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 973 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.