Cotham Hill is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS6 6LA is located in the Clifton Down 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 Hill, Bristol, BS6 6LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS6 6EF, BS6 6JY, BS6 6EZ, BS6 6LL, BS6 6LE, BS6 6JX, BS6 6LD, BS6 6LF, BS8 2PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS6 6LA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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% | 49.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 53% | 50.8% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 6LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.2% 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 | 79.1% | 86.2% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 48.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.3% | 8.2% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -36.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 61.9% | 59.1% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 23.8% | 30.5% | 6.7% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 6LA this area, 1.6% 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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 4.4% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 39.2% | 43.9% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 27.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44% | 45.1% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 86% | 79.4% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 75.2% 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 | 79.3% | 75.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 11.3% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 75% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 9.1% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.9% | 37.2% | 24.7% |
| Christian | 20.4% | 46.2% | -25.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotham Hill was 75.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.7% higher than the Clifton Down average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cotham Hill has the 6th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Clifton Down and the 605th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Cotham Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £24,999 | 2019-10-04 | £28,977 |
| Ground Floor Shop 40 Cotham Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-02-12 | £219,536 |
| 40A Cotham Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2019-02-12 | £1,246,017 |
| 36 Cotham Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £1,625,000 | 2016-03-15 | £2,188,596 |
| 34 Cotham Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-10-15 | £92,407 |
BS6 6LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6LA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 120 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 44 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 1,882 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 | 2,333 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 | 2,724 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 | 2,900 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 | 3,673 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 | 348 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton Worrall Road , Clifton BS8 2UH | 4out of 4 | 748 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 547 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 2,718 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 | 1,676 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 789 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 806 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 826 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Steiner School Redland Hill House , Redland Hill BS6 6UX | - not rated | 910 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave School The Willows , 159 Four Acres BS13 8RA | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muino | 32 Cotham Hill | 1 yd | |
| Rock Salt | 34 Cotham Hill | 1 yd | |
| ACHARI Indian Kitchen | 44 Cotham Hill | 1 yd | |
| Jubo Raj | 37b Cotham Hill | 40 yd | |
| 1b Pitville | 1b Pitville Place | 44 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crying Wolf | 37 Cotham Hill | 40 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen Bristol | 31-35 Cotham Hill | 40 yd | |
| The Whitmore Tap | 115 Whiteladies Road | 100 yd | |
| W G Grace | 71-73 Whiteladies Road | 112 yd | |
| Steam | Clifton Down Station | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panunzio's Kitchen Gelati Italiani Ltd | 38 Cotham Hill | 0 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 14 Cotham Hill | 95 yd | |
| Dragon Fountain | 4 Cotham Hill | 95 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 119 Whiteladies Road | 183 yd | |
| M&M Kebab & Pizza | 63 Whiteladies Road | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 17, Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Road | 223 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Tempus, 40a Whiteladies Road | 230 yd | |
| Co-op | Clarence Place | 568 yd | |
| Waitrose | 85 Queens Road | 854 yd | |
| Langyu Bristol | 75 Queens Road | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road | 438 yd | |
| Lido Bristol OAKFIELD PLACE | swimming pool | 590 yd |
| Barrecore Bristol 8-10 8-10 WHITELADIES ROAD | 625 yd | |
| University Of Bristol (Indoor Sports Centre) INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE TYNDALL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Kingsdown Leisure Centre PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 729 yd |
| Bristol Grammar School UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 736 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bristol) CLIFTON PAVILION CLIFTON PAVILION QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 860 yd |
| Gh Health & Fitness (Closed) Grove House Grove House Pembroke Grove | health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| The Exercise Club - Clifton WHITELADIES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton) QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 901 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| 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 | 219.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.