Is Cotham a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Cotham scores 8/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 8/10 for transport. It tends to suit LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.

How much does a home in Cotham cost in 2026?

Around £520k on average to buy (+46% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1650 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £104k with a 10% deposit.

How well connected is Cotham?

Cotham scores 8/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 8 minutes.

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Living in Cotham

In short: In 2026, the average home in Cotham (Bristol) costs about £520k to buy or £1650/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 8/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 8/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 8 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).

Cotham sits somewhere in the middle of Bristol — neither sleepy nor frantic.

Average to buy

£520k

Average rent (2-bed)

£1650/mo

vs Bristol average

+46%

Est. to city centre

~8 min