Boroughly > Compare > Cotham vs Stokes Croft
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 | Stokes Croft |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 2.5/10 | 2.2/10 |
| Schools | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Parks & green space | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Transport | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Stokes Croft is the cheaper of the two - roughly £305k against £453k, about 49% less. Over a 25-year mortgage that gap is the single biggest practical difference between them.
Cotham scores clearly better on schools - 9/10 against 6/10.
Cotham scores clearly better on parks & green space - 7/10 against 5/10.
Stokes Croft scores clearly better on diversity & inclusion - 9/10 against 7/10.
Stokes Croft scores clearly better on buzz & nightlife - 9/10 against 7/10.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | Cotham | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | Stokes Croft | more going on in the evening and better connections |
| First-time buyers | Stokes Croft | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Cotham | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Stokes Croft is cheaper on average. Cotham runs about £453k to buy and £1,650/mo to rent a two-bed; Stokes Croft is around £305k and £1,500/mo.
Cotham 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; Stokes Croft scores 6/10 and 5/10.
Cotham scores 8/10 for transport and Stokes Croft scores 8/10. 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.