Realvian
84
Score
84 out of 100
BS6Strong liveabilitySouth West

Cotham, Bristol

Between Clifton and Gloucester Road, Cotham offers strong walkability, good schools, and a mix of family houses and student lets.

Average price
£468,000
Average rent
£1,780/mo
Gross yield
5.6%
5-year growth
+20.1%
Investment score
82/100
Yield, growth, tenant demand and supply pipeline combined
Time on market
28 days
Median across the last twelve months

How we scored it

Six dimensions,
one score.

The Realvian Score for Cotham is a weighted composite of the dimensions below, each normalised against national data so areas remain comparable across cities.

  • Schools
    88

    Ofsted ratings and catchment performance within 1.5 miles

  • Transport
    86

    Rail, tram and bus connectivity plus commute times to the city centre

  • Safety
    74

    Recorded crime per 1,000 residents, indexed against the national average

  • Green space
    76

    Parks, allotments and accessible open space within walking distance

  • Amenities
    91

    Shops, cafés, healthcare and leisure density

  • Affordability
    52

    Local price-to-earnings ratio against the regional median

Cotham against the bristol average

Strengths

  • Highly walkable
  • Gloucester Road independents nearby
  • Good yields for Bristol

Things to weigh

  • Student let concentration in parts
  • Affordability constrained

Local services

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Location is real ONS data — liveability scores are still illustrative

Data updated 16 August 2026. Figures are indicative and derived from public sources including HM Land Registry, ONS and Police.uk. Not financial advice — verify independently before making a purchase decision.