Cotham Hill is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS6 6LF 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 6LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS6 6LD, BS8 2PH, BS8 2PB, BS6 6LL, BS6 6LG, BS8 2PL, BS6 6LA, BS6 6NE, BS8 2NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS6 6LF is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 39.9% | 46% | 6.1% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 60.1% | 54% | -6.1% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 6LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.6% 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 | 86.7% | 85.6% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 47.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -36.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 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 (86.3%) 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 | 62.7% | 50.6% | -12.1% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 35.7% | 8.8% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 10.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 6LF this area, 2.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 45.2% | 48.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 31.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.8% | 40.7% | -2.1% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87% | 83.4% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 82.2% | 79.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 79.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 70.7% | 37.2% | 33.5% |
| Christian | 19.7% | 46.2% | -26.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotham Hill was 126.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.5% higher than the Clifton Down average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotham Hill has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Clifton Down and the 456th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 22 Cotham Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-01-10 | £410,823 |
| 12 Cotham Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2021-03-31 | £609,466 |
| Flat 22 Cotham Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £521,000 | 2019-06-14 | £629,489 |
| 2 Cotham Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £585,001 | 2006-12-28 | £1,270,182 |
| Flat 22 Cotham Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2005-01-07 | £547,565 |
BS6 6LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 6LF 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) | 135 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 37 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,962 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 | 2,422 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 | 2,815 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 | 2,954 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 | 3,767 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 | 439 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 | 654 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Park School Bayswater Avenue , Westbury Park BS6 7NU | 4out of 4 | 1,442 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 | 632 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 2,809 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 | 1,749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Steiner School Redland Hill House , Redland Hill BS6 6UX | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave School The Willows , 159 Four Acres BS13 8RA | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 880 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 883 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 911 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falafel King | 6 Cotham Hill | 2 yd | |
| The Vietkitchen | 6 Cotham Hill | 2 yd | |
| Kasbah Grill | 10 Cotham Hill | 2 yd | |
| Rubicon Too | 22 Cotham Hill | 2 yd | |
| Cotham Kitchen | 9 Cotham Hill | 21 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | Clifton Down Station | 40 yd | |
| The Whitmore Tap | 115 Whiteladies Road | 54 yd | |
| Crying Wolf | 37 Cotham Hill | 120 yd | |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen Bristol | 31-35 Cotham Hill | 120 yd | |
| W G Grace | 71-73 Whiteladies Road | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza | 14 Cotham Hill | 2 yd | |
| Dragon Fountain | 4 Cotham Hill | 2 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 119 Whiteladies Road | 88 yd | |
| Panunzio's Kitchen Gelati Italiani Ltd | 38 Cotham Hill | 94 yd | |
| Pig's Pizzas | Steam, Clifton Down Station, Whiteladies Gate | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 17, Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Road | 159 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Tempus, 40a Whiteladies Road | 271 yd | |
| Co-op | Clarence Place | 663 yd | |
| Waitrose | 85 Queens Road | 912 yd | |
| Langyu Bristol | 75 Queens Road | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road | 520 yd | |
| Lido Bristol OAKFIELD PLACE | swimming pool | 618 yd |
| Barrecore Bristol 8-10 8-10 WHITELADIES ROAD | 676 yd | |
| University Of Bristol (Indoor Sports Centre) INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE TYNDALL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| The Exercise Club - Clifton WHITELADIES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Kingsdown Leisure Centre PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 817 yd |
| Bristol Grammar School UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 817 yd |
| Clifton College Sports Centre GUTHRIE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 846 yd |
| Gh Health & Fitness (Closed) Grove House Grove House Pembroke Grove | health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bristol) CLIFTON PAVILION CLIFTON PAVILION QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 919 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.