Boroughly > Compare > Cotham vs Redland
Two areas people weigh against each other constantly. Here's the honest side-by-side - price, the seven life scores, and who each one actually suits.
| Criterion | Cotham | Redland |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 2.5/10 | 4.8/10 |
| Schools | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Parks & green space | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Transport | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 7/10 | 7/10 |
They share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same (£453k); street-by-street prices will still differ, so compare actual listings.
Redland scores clearly better on safety - 4.8/10 against 2.5/10.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | Redland | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | Cotham | more going on in the evening and better connections |
| First-time buyers | Cotham | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Redland | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Neither on the headline figure: they share a postcode district, so the Land Registry median is the same. Cotham runs about £453k to buy and £1,650/mo to rent a two-bed; Redland is around £453k and £1,700/mo.
Redland scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Cotham scores 9/10 for schools and 7/10 for parks; Redland scores 9/10 and 8/10.
Cotham scores 8/10 for transport and Redland scores 7/10. Journey times depend far more on where you're actually going than on a general score - set your real destinations on the Boroughly map to compare door to door.