BS6Bristol, City of

Cotham & Redland Heights

Cotham & Redland Heights investment guide. Average gross yield 4.7%, landlord's market rental demand.

4.7%avg gross yield

£453kavg sold price (515 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.7%

+4.7% vs Bristol, City of avg (0.0%)

Average Asking Price

£452,500

high confidence (515 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,638

2-bed · 3-bed £2,299 · 5.5% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£494

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in BS6

1-bed

£1,227

per month

5.5% yield

2-bed

£1,638

per month

5.5% yield

3-bed

£2,299

per month

4.8% yield

4-bed

£2,868

per month

5.0% yield

Ownership mix

BS6 vs UK average · 22,953 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Landlord-heavy: 39% privately rented (btl) (18pp higher than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

22.9%(UK 32.9%)

-10.0pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

25.6%(UK 29.7%)

-4.1pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

38.7%(UK 20.3%)

+18.4pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

12.8%(UK 17.1%)

-4.3pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in BS6

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	3.8%	£672,500	£2,145
Semi-detached →	2.8%	£934,026	£2,214
Detached →	3.2%	£873,000	£2,317
Flat →	5.8%	£339,569	£1,649

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About Cotham & Redland Heights (BS6, Bristol, City of)

BS6 attracts buy-to-let investors seeking consistent returns in a sought-after residential area with strong fundamentals. The 4.7% gross yield sits above many UK averages, supported by stable rental demand and an average property price of £452,500 that offers reasonable entry points for portfolio diversification.

The tenant demographic skews towards young professionals and families, with particularly strong demand for 1 and 2-bedroom units (both yielding 5.5%). The area's proximity to Bristol city centre, universities, and employment hubs creates a landlord's market, reducing void risk and supporting competitive rental rates across most property sizes.

Investors should monitor the 3-bedroom segment, which shows a slightly lower yield of 4.8%, suggesting potential market saturation in this size. Broader considerations include Bristol's evolving rental regulations and council policy changes, which may impact future returns and operational costs for landlords in this increasingly competitive market.

Sold Price Trend - BS6

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+6.5% over 2 years

Flip Activity - BS6

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+24.0%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

9 mo

Flip rate

0.1%

of all sales

Recent case studies

waverley road

Flat

Bought May 24

£285k

Sold Feb 25

£368k

9 mo+24.0%*

Gross 29.1%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - BS6

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Bristol, City of. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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