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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

BS82XP

Upper Belgrave Road

BS82HX

Thorndale Mews

BS82BY

Alma Road

BS66ND

Oakland Road

BS66LG

Hampton Park

BS66JY

Cotham Hill

BS82XJ

Upper Belgrave Road

BS82HY

Alma Vale Road

BS82ET

St Johns Road

BS82RP

Whiteladies Road

BS82BL

Oakfield Grove

BS82RW

Burlington Road

BS66TU

Bay Willow Drive

BS82XQ

Upper Belgrave Road

BS82BQ

Southleigh Road

BS66JX

Cotham Hill

BS82EG

Arlington Villas

BS82JE

All Saints Road

BS82XL

Upper Belgrave Road

BS66NG

Ashgrove Road

BS82TS

Beaconsfield Road

BS66UE

Elm Lane

BS66UH

Grove Road

BS82HJ

Alma Court

BS82PU

Whatley Road

BS82AJ

Oakfield Road

BS82PS

Whatley Road

BS82HR

Alma Vale Road

BS82BN

Oakfield Grove

BS82XT

Whiteladies Road

BS66LZ

Ashgrove Road

BS66TL

Burlington Road

BS82AT

Oakfield Road

BS82HL

Alma Vale Road

BS82PB

Whiteladies Road

BS83EG

Pembroke Road

BS82YD

Wesley Place

BS82AP

Oakfield Road

BS82JR

Beaufort Road

BS66UJ

Grove Road

BS82XE

Downside Road

BS82NW

Brighton Mews

BS82UE

Worrall Road

BS82JB

Miles Road

BS82XF

Downfield Road

BS82EX

St Johns Road

BS82LG

Whiteladies Road

BS83DX

Pembroke Road

BS82UN

Anglesea Place

BS82NF

Sunningdale

BS83AZ

Hanbury Road

BS66TZ

Elm Lane

BS82JW

Miles Road

BS82AY

Upper Belgrave Road

BS66HY

Aberdeen Road

BS82QF

Chantry Road

BS82ER

St Johns Mews

BS82JG

All Saints Road

BS82QB

Whiteladies Road

BS82DB

Alma Road

BS83ED

Pembroke Road

BS82QD

Chantry Road

BS82UW

Wellington Park

BS66UF

Elm Lane

BS66TQ

Evans Road

BS82UA

Belgrave Hill

BS83DT

Pembroke Road

BS82QG

Imperial Road

BS82XS

Whiteladies Road

BS82QT

Whiteladies Road

BS82RA

Whiteladies Road

BS66NF

Chertsey Road

BS81PD

Whiteladies Road

BS82UR

Wellington Park

BS82AX

Oakfield Road

BS82RN

Clifton Down

BS66TJ

Burlington Road

BS82BZ

Alma Road

BS82QW

Clifton Down

BS82PH

Whiteladies Gate

BS81SA

Queens Road

BS81NE

Queen's Road

BS82EU

St John's Road

BS82NG

Melrose Place

BS82BD

Oakfield Road

BS66TB

Lower Redland Road

BS82BH

Southleigh Road

BS66TD

Redland Terrace

BS66TY

Elm Lane

BS82TJ

Downfield Road

BS66JT

Cotham Hill

BS66HW

Hampton Road

BS82TU

Worrall Road

BS66LJ

Hampton Park

BS66SY

Shrubbery Cottages

BS82RS

Whiteladies Road

BS66RX

Elgin Park

BS82TQ

Downfield Road

BS66LN

Bramford Terrace

BS66JN

Hampton Road

Data Sources

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