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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

BS83EW

Pembroke Road

BS66EY

Abbotsford Road

BS82HH

Alma Court

BS82QN

Whiteladies Road

BS66HH

Hampton Road

BS82YE

York Street

BS82UL

Anglesea Place

BS66SZ

West Shrubbery

BS81RU

Westbourne Place

BS82SL

Apsley Road

BS83BB

Pembroke Road

BS82QX

Whiteladies Road

BS82TX

Worrall Road

BS82SE

Woodbury Lane

BS82HT

Alma Vale Road

BS82EY

St Johns Road

BS82EJ

Eaton Crescent

BS82UB

Richmond Dale

BS82LA

Duchess Road

BS82ES

St John's Road

BS82NN

Whiteladies Road

BS81LP

St Pauls Road

BS66SX

East Shrubbery

BS66LE

Hampton Lane

BS82HB

Osborne Road

BS66NB

Chertsey Road

BS66HP

Hampton Road

BS82BJ

Oakfield Place

BS82RE

Kings Parade Avenue

BS82JX

Beaufort Road

BS66LS

Auburn Road

BS66JR

Cotham Hill

BS66UU

Redland Hill

BS82TR

Beaconsfield Road

BS82NX

Melrose Avenue

BS82JD

All Saints' Road

BS81RX

Westbourne Place

BS66JZ

Clifton Down

BS82SB

Whiteladies Road

BS82DA

Leigh Road

BS83EQ

Pembroke Road

BS82HS

Alma Vale Road

BS66LX

Westfield Park

BS82UU

Mornington Road

BS66UR

Home Gardens

BS82HN

Alma Vale Road

BS83ER

Pembroke Road

BS81NB

Queen's Road

BS83AX

Pembroke Road

BS66HB

Abbotsford Road

BS82XH

Upper Belgrave Road

BS66BJ

Redland Hill

BS82SP

Apsley Road

BS66SF

Greenway Road

BS82AH

Oakfield Road

BS82NS

Clifton Down

BS82RD

Clifton Down

BS82AZ

Oakfield Road

BS66TG

South Terrace

BS82JN

Miles Road

BS66JG

Hampton Road

BS82BF

Oakfield Road

BS81LW

Queens Road

BS82JL

All Saints Road

BS82UH

Worrall Road

BS66NA

Ashgrove Road

BS82TA

Hurle Crescent

BS81BA

Richmond Hill

BS82SZ

Hurle Crescent

BS66JE

Hampton Road

BS82ST

Apsley Road

BS82EW

Hanbury Road

BS82DE

Alma Road

BS66LR

Woodland Terrace

BS82HG

St Johns Road

BS82QA

Whiteladies Road

BS82AS

Whatley Road

BS82XZ

Whiteladies Road

BS82HD

St Johns Road

BS81NA

Sunderland Place

BS66RZ

Redland Park

BS82YA

Highland Crescent

BS66SG

Greenway Road

BS82NQ

Melrose Place

BS82HA

Osborne Road

BS81RZ

Westbourne Place

BS66TA

West Shrubbery

BS66LY

Ashgrove Road

BS82TG

Downfield Road

BS82JJ

All Saints Road

BS66SE

Redland Park

BS82SS

Apsley Road

BS82SA

Woodbury Lane

BS66TH

Exeter Buildings

BS82SR

Apsley Mews

BS66EF

Abbotsford Road

BS82EP

Hanbury Road

BS82UX

Richmond Dale

BS66LH

Hampton Park

BS66EE

Abbotsford Road

Data Sources

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