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About

Clifton lies on the northern edge of Salford, bordered by the Irwell Valley's green spaces. The area is primarily residential, characterised by post-war housing estates and older terraced streets. Its landscape is defined by the sloping terrain leading down to the river, offering views across the valley. Local amenities are focused along the main roads, serving the community's everyday needs.

A prominent local landmark is the chimney of the former Agecroft Colliery, a relic of the area's industrial past. The surrounding Clifton Country Park provides a large area of woodland and water, created from former mining works and the reservoir. This blend of residential streets with extensive reclaimed green space shapes the area's identity, separating it from the more urban centres nearby.

Area overview

On average Clifton has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clifton is £40,138 per year. There are 1 schools in Clifton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clifton is home to around 5,843 people, with a population density of about 2,294.5 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clifton Population
5,843
Population density
2,294.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.9(+10%)
Public order
22.42(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.06(-16%)
Shoplifting
13.86(+140%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.84(+43%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,745
81.19%
Other White
287
4.91%
African
262
4.48%
Indian
89
1.52%
Chinese
86
1.47%
Total population: 5,844

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,334
27.42%
No qualifications
1,056
21.71%
Level 3 (A level)
863
17.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
623
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
500
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 4,865

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
901
33.81%
Owns with a mortgage
737
27.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
504
18.91%
Other social rented
262
9.83%
Social rents from council
203
7.62%
Total households: 2,665

Property prices in Clifton

Median price£208,000
Price per sq ft£235
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £243K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £208,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Clifton area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clifton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£290,000£309
Semi-Detached19£240,000£287
Terraced19£196,000£231
Flats9£118,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clifton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clifton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,000£75,750£145,000£106,000
2017£258,500£85,000£146,000£112,500
2018£225,000£90,000£145,500£125,000
2019£231,000£83,000£160,000£130,000
2020£250,000£100,000£174,250£141,000
2021£300,000£100,000£191,250£165,000
2022£210,000£125,000£213,000£180,998
2023£410,000£125,000£225,000£185,500
2024£400,000£131,000£230,000£180,000
2025£280,000£119,000£237,500£190,000
2026£255,000£118,000£275,500£203,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clifton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clifton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£111£173£120
2017£208£128£189£133
2018£198£143£176£146
2019£224£132£200£153
2020£245£143£191£166
2021£255£155£241£193
2022£336£198£283£210
2023£298£195£259£241
2024£332£203£290£201
2025£256£193£276£229
2026£275£184£316£268
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clifton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Clifton

Is Clifton safe?

Clifton records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Clifton?

The median sale price in Clifton is £208,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Clifton?

Clifton has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Clifton?

Clifton scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Clifton sits around rank 11,598 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Clifton?

The average household income in Clifton is around £40,138 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Clifton

M276WA

The Boundary

M278FF

Rake Lane

M278LA

Ellerby Avenue

M276LH

Moss Colliery Road

M278QP

Silverdale

M274BH

The Parade

M278GB

Billy Lane

M274AA

Chorley Road

M278RD

Rake Lane

M276NE

Manchester Road

M278TA

Carrington Street

M278FT

Wynne Avenue

M278HW

Durham Close

M278GA

Cleveland Close

M276GU

Stamford Street

M278EZ

Broadhurst Avenue

M278QE

Queensway

M274BP

Clarendon Road

M274BL

Swinton Hall Road

M276PW

Church Walk

M276WD

Dalebank Mews

M278QQ

Chepstow Road

M278RA

Rake Lane

M274EJ

Bolton Road

M278HY

Castleway

M276TA

Manchester Road

M276PH

Weston Avenue

M276ST

Wicket Grove

M276DF

Borough Avenue

M276SH

Townsend Road

M276DD

Lynton Avenue

M276PU

Manchester Road

M276WN

Lawefield Crescent

M276NF

Manchester Road

M276BT

Station Road

M276WG

Dixon Drive

M276PR

Solway Close

M276NJ

Lawefield Crescent

M276BY

Station Road

M274BG

Wellington Road

M278GG

Vale Avenue

M276SL

Fielders Way

M278FH

Bolton Road

M278GT

Essex Place

M274AQ

Bingham Street

M278QF

Buckingham Road

M276PT

Manchester Road

M278EY

Rake Lane

M276HD

Lynton Road

M276HL

Woodlea Chase

M274BY

Swinton & Wardley

M276PQ

Manley Avenue

M276BQ

Longshaw Avenue

M276DE

Coronation Street

M278QG

Avondale

M276PG

Galloway Drive

M278LD

Eppleworth Rise

M278FU

Wynne Avenue

M278FL

Bolton Road

M278FZ

Rake Lane

M276WT

Kirkstile Place

M278LB

Chessington Rise

M276ED

Townsend Road

M278FJ

North Dean Street

M274BW

Stafford Road

M276BJ

Coronation Street

M278FS

Billy Lane

M274BX

Wardley Street

M278GD

Billy Lane

M276BH

Henderson Avenue

M278SD

Mere Drive

M278GQ

Silverdale

M276AF

Chadwick Street

M276WP

Clifton House Road

M276WF

Cedar Drive

M276WL

Belmont Avenue

M276WB

Leewood

M278FY

Rake Lane

M276WH

Manchester Road

M274ET

Bolton Road

M278LE

Wolfreton Crescent

M278HF

Malcolm Avenue

M276NW

Lawefield Crescent

M276DJ

Coronation Street

M276LA

The Gateways

M276PL

Manchester Road

M274BB

Pendlebury Road

M278FN

Pendlebury & Clifton

M278FE

Queensway

M278HD

Corrie Road

M278WZ

Manchester Road

M276PN

Manchester Road

M276BL

Lowry Drive

M278HA

Fletcher Avenue

M276PD

Manchester Road

M278HQ

Sussex Close

M276NL

Wakefield Drive

M274LA

Collegiate Way

M276AB

Boundary Road

M276LL

Pendlebury Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.