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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.

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.