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Clifton Down

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About

Clifton Down is a ward in Bristol, located to the northwest of the city centre. It includes the Clifton suburb, known for its Georgian architecture and the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. The area is bordered by the Avon Gorge and Durdham Down, a large open space popular for recreation. Clifton Down is primarily residential, with a mix of student housing, family homes, and upscale properties.

The ward has good transport links, including bus routes to the city centre and nearby areas like Redland and Cotham. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs, particularly along Clifton Village’s high street. The University of Bristol and Clifton College are key institutions in the area. Clifton Down also features green spaces like the Downs, offering views over the gorge and the bridge.

Area overview

On average Clifton Down has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 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 of residents in Clifton Down is £60,862 per year. There are 2 schools in Clifton Down: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
3/10
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

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

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 162 recent sales, the median property price is £408,625 in Clifton Down area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 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
Flats133£362,500
Semi-Detached9£957,500
Terraced20£727,500

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

BS82YJ

Highland Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.