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Clifton South

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About

Clifton South is a residential district situated on the southern edge of the city. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached homes, terraced streets, and some modern developments. It functions as a largely self-contained suburb, with several local shopping parades providing essential services. The layout is practical, with green spaces like Southchurch Drive Park offering recreational areas for residents. Clifton Boulevard forms a major transport route connecting the area to the city centre and beyond.

The community is served by multiple primary schools and the larger Clifton Campus of Nottingham Trent University, which influences the local population. A notable local landmark is the former Clifton Hall, a historic building now within the university grounds. Daily life centres around local amenities, with good bus links facilitating commutes. The area borders open countryside towards the River Trent, providing a transition from urban to rural landscapes.

Area overview

On average Clifton South has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clifton South is £42,492 per year. There are 3 schools in Clifton South: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clifton South is home to around 6,376 people, with a population density of about 4,973.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clifton South Population
6,376
Population density
4,973.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.58(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.8(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.41(+26%)
Public order
8.63(+24%)
Shoplifting
6.43(-28%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,184
81.29%
Other White
328
5.14%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
167
2.62%
African
155
2.43%
Other Asian
100
1.57%
Total population: 6,377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,340
26.74%
Level 4+ (Degree)
943
18.82%
Level 3 (A level)
856
17.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
737
14.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
687
13.71%
Total 16+ residents: 5,011

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
743
28.55%
Owns outright
718
27.59%
Social rents from council
585
22.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
424
16.3%
Other social rented
64
2.46%
Total households: 2,602

Property prices in Clifton South

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £196,500 in Clifton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £255,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clifton South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£90,000
Semi-Detached16£195,500
Terraced29£197,500

10 years median price trend in Clifton South

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.