Cotham Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS6 6DW 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 Road, Bristol, BS6 6DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS6 5TJ, BS6 5TU, BS6 6DN, BS6 5TP, BS6 6BF, BS6 5TS, BS6 5UG, BS6 5UJ, BS6 5SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS6 6DW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 48.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.3% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 6DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.2% 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 | 73% | 76.2% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 38.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.1% | 17.9% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -26.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 56.8% | 53.8% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32.9% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 8.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 6DW this area, 4.5% 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 61.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 5.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.1% | 23.1% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.9% | 61.5% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 27.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 89.7% | 80.3% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 86.8% | 79.5% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 10% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 79.5% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 2.1% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.4% | 37.2% | 22.2% |
| Christian | 26.4% | 46.2% | -19.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotham Road was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.0% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Cotham Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Central and the 371st lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3, 60 Cotham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-02-03 | £371,280 |
| Ground Floor Flat 54 Cotham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-06-27 | £459,672 |
| Second Floor Flat 54 Cotham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-12-11 | £370,743 |
| Flat 4 60 Cotham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2022-09-08 | £154,606 |
| Flat 4 58 Cotham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-08-26 | £289,349 |
BS6 6DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 6DW 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 | 88 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,033 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 | 1,545 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 | 2,110 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 | 2,324 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 | 2,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | 3out of 4 | 265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY | 4out of 4 | 532 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School Albany Road , Montpelier BS6 5LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 325 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 2,294 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 | 1,705 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 | 50 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 746 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 881 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Steiner School Redland Hill House , Redland Hill BS6 6UX | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 181 yd | |
| bristol born burgers BB3 | 29-31 Kingsdown Parade | 239 yd | |
| Poco | 45 Jamaica Street | 461 yd | |
| E5 Bristol Church | Elim Pentecostal Church, 3-15 Jamaica Street | 461 yd | |
| NADU | 77-79 Stokes Croft | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotham Porter Stores | Cotham Porter Stores, 15 Cotham Road South | 181 yd | |
| Kingsdown Wine Vaults | Kingsdown Vaults, 29-31 Kingsdown Parade | 275 yd | |
| Hillgrove Porter Stores | Hillgrove Porter Stores, 53 Hillgrove Street North | 293 yd | |
| Kansai Kitchen | 53 Hillgrove Street North | 304 yd | |
| The Hare on the Hill | The Hare On The Hill, 41 Thomas Street North | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Bellies | 7 Cotham Road South | 181 yd | |
| Luna Express | 107 Stokes Croft | 489 yd | |
| Slix Fast Foods | Ground Floor, 89-91 Stokes Croft | 491 yd | |
| Subway | Hamilton Court, Montague Street | 495 yd | |
| Rita's Takeaway | 94 Stokes Croft | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Clarence Place | 502 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 92-98 Broadmead | 873 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Union Street | 943 yd | |
| Ding Sing | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 946 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Tempus, 40a Whiteladies Road | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsdown Leisure Centre PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 229 yd |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road | 416 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Bristol) REDLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 526 yd |
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| University Of Bristol (Indoor Sports Centre) INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE TYNDALL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Bristol) (Closed) New Broadmead New Broadmead Union Street | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Union Gate) UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| Bristol Grammar School UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 917 yd |
| Redland High School (Closed) Redland Court Road | 989 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 164.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.