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Clifton Down

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About

Clifton Down is situated on the western side of Bristol, centred around a large expanse of open parkland. This area is dominated by the open, grassy plateau of the Downs themselves, which provide sweeping views across the Avon Gorge. The residential streets surrounding the green space are characterised by substantial Victorian and Georgian villas and terraces. The local economy is supported by a mix of independent shops, cafes, and services concentrated along Whiteladies Road and Clifton Village.

The ward's geography is defined by its proximity to the dramatic limestone cliffs of the Avon Gorge, which are traversed by the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. The Downs serve as a significant recreational area for walking and sports, while also hosting events like the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. The area is home to the University of Bristol's main precinct and the Bristol Zoo Gardens site, which is undergoing redevelopment.

Area overview

On average Clifton Down has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clifton Down is £75,452 per year. There are 2 schools in Clifton Down: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clifton Down is home to around 11,420 people, with a population density of about 11,061.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clifton Down Population
11,420
Population density
11,061.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.56(-8%)
Vehicle crime
15.06(+419%)
Other theft
14.1(+150%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.3(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.51(+62%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,377
73.3%
Other White
1,126
9.85%
Chinese
256
2.24%
Indian
232
2.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
219
1.92%
Total population: 11,428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,159
58.04%
Level 3 (A level)
3,208
30.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
535
5.04%
No qualifications
262
2.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
244
2.3%
Total 16+ residents: 10,611

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,761
56.12%
Owns with a mortgage
911
18.52%
Owns outright
890
18.09%
Other social rented
140
2.85%
Other forms of private rent
129
2.62%
Total households: 4,920

Property prices in Clifton Down

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £417,700 in Clifton Down area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £2,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clifton Down in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clifton Down over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached12£860,000
Terraced16£732,500
Detached3£775,000
Flats122£357,500

10 years median price trend in Clifton Down

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clifton Down.

All postcodes in Clifton Down

BS66HE

Warwick Road

BS82JH

All Saints Road

BS82DW

Alma Road

BS82HQ

Alma Court

BS66SH

Westbury Road

BS82XU

Whiteladies Road

BS82XW

Upper Belgrave Road

BS66LF

Cotham Hill

BS66SA

Redland Park

BS66TN

Burlington Road

BS82JQ

All Saints Road

BS66TF

Fitzroy Terrace

BS66JP

Hillside

BS66HT

Aberdeen Road

BS82SW

Apsley Road

BS82ED

Arlington Villas

BS82HU

Thorndale

BS82TY

Normanton Road

BS82BA

Oakfield Road

BS66LQ

Hampton Park

BS82RB

Kings Parade Avenue

BS82SH

Apsley Road

BS66HU

Aberdeen Road

BS66HX

Aberdeen Road

BS82DG

Alma Road

BS82YB

Highland Square

BS82BG

Oakfield Road

BS82UG

Highland Place

BS82AG

Clifton Down

BS82WP

Worrall Place

BS82JU

Beaufort Road

BS82JT

Beaufort Road

BS82NT

Whiteladies Road

BS66LT

Westfield Park

BS81LX

St Pauls Road

BS82PY

Whiteladies Road

BS82LY

Whiteladies Road

BS82YJ

Highland Crescent

BS82YF

High Street

BS82EN

Eaton Crescent

BS83BQ

Pembroke Road

BS82NB

Melrose Avenue

BS82NP

Whiteladies Road

BS66UG

Elm Lane

BS82SN

Apsley Road

BS66SD

Redland Park

BS82EZ

St Johns Road

BS82JA

Thorndale Mews

BS82PN

Clifton Down Station

BS82EH

Arlington Villas

BS66UW

Grove Road

BS82DJ

Alma Road

BS82DD

Alexandra Road

BS82SY

Hurle Road

BS82HF

Worrall Mews

BS81RY

Westbourne Place

BS82TZ

Sutherland Place

BS66LP

Hampton Park

BS81RT

Queens Road

BS81LR

St Pauls Road

BS82UD

Quarry Steps

BS66LD

Cotham Hill

BS82TH

Downfield Road

BS82EF

Arlington Villas

BS82QY

Whiteladies Road

BS82UT

Wellington Park

BS66LA

Cotham Hill

BS81NF

Queen's Road

BS82PL

Whiteladies Road

BS66TX

Elm Lane

BS82JZ

Beaufort Road

BS66SU

Lower Redland Road

BS82UF

Worrall Road

BS82DH

Alma Road Avenue

BS66SB

Redland Park

BS66HD

Cotham Gardens

BS66LL

Hampton Park

BS82QQ

Clifton Down

BS81ND

Queen's Road

BS81LT

St Pauls Road

BS82RF

Whiteladies Road

BS82AL

Oakfield Road

BS82AW

Oakfield Road

BS82RY

Whiteladies Road

BS66UP

St Vincents Hill

BS82JY

Beaufort Road

BS82BU

Buckingham Vale

BS66TT

Grove Road

BS66NE

Imperial Road

BS82SX

Hurle Crescent

BS82DP

Alma Road

BS82XN

Upper Belgrave Road

BS82RL

Clifton Down

BS66EZ

Abbotsford Road

BS82BB

Oakfield Road

BS82TD

Old Vicarage Place

BS82AQ

Cobbler Lane

BS66LU

Hampton Road

BS82TT

Hughenden Road

BS82NH

Whiteladies Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.