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About

Clifton ward encompasses a central portion of the wider Clifton district, situated directly to the west of Bristol's city centre. The area is defined by its elevated position overlooking the Avon Gorge, with the Clifton and Durdham Downs forming a significant expanse of open grassland. Georgian and Victorian architecture is prevalent throughout its residential streets, contributing to its formal and established character. The ward functions as a residential and academic hub, with the University of Bristol's main precinct located within its boundaries.

The Clifton Suspension Bridge, a defining landmark, spans the gorge at the ward's western edge, connecting to Leigh Woods. This engineering feat, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is an active transport route and a focal point for the area. Clifton Village, centred around The Mall and Princess Victoria Street, serves as a local commercial and social nucleus with independent shops and eateries. The ward's topography and preserved built environment create a distinct sense of place within the city.

Area overview

On average Clifton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clifton is £70,158 per year. There are 4 schools in Clifton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clifton is home to around 13,022 people, with a population density of about 7,611.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clifton Population
13,022
Population density
7,611.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.24(+12%)
Vehicle crime
13.13(+353%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.29(-18%)
Other theft
9.29(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.14(+25%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,677
74.31%
Other White
1,300
9.98%
Chinese
297
2.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
219
1.68%
Indian
203
1.56%
Total population: 13,022

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,116
59.87%
Level 3 (A level)
3,018
25.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
737
6.2%
No qualifications
440
3.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
276
2.32%
Total 16+ residents: 11,885

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,566
45.29%
Owns outright
1,351
23.84%
Owns with a mortgage
1,097
19.36%
Social rents from council
245
4.32%
Other social rented
238
4.2%
Total households: 5,666

Property prices in Clifton

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Clifton area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £2,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clifton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached7£1,075,000
Terraced31£845,000
Detached4£1,175,000
Flats131£385,000

10 years median price trend in Clifton

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

All postcodes in Clifton

BS89HH

Clifton Road

BS84LT

Granby Hill

BS83NE

Percival Road

BS84EY

Mortimer Road

BS84EA

Grange Road

BS89HS

Clifton Road

BS84TL

Southernhay

BS83AS

Richmond Park Road

BS81AA

Richmond Terrace

BS84EB

Manilla Road

BS84BZ

Princess Victoria Street

BS84BD

Princes Lane

BS84PE

Hensmans Hill

BS84BU

Princess Victoria Street

BS89GJ

Clifton Road

BS83JZ

Canynge Road

BS84ST

Hotwell Road

BS83DQ

Cobblestone Mews

BS84RB

Goldney Road

BS84HZ

Rodney Place

BS83JW

Worcester Terrace

BS84DJ

Caledonia Place

BS81JW

Park Place

BS84JS

Royal York Crescent

BS84LB

Princes Buildings

BS84DG

Oxford Place

BS84AL

Clifton Down Road

BS81BJ

Clifton Road

BS81DF

Hill View

BS81LQ

Queens Road

BS84LL

York Gardens

BS81EE

Burton Court

BS84LJ

Victoria Terrace

BS89LL

Clifton

BS89FE

Clifton Road

BS81DD

Bellevue Terrace

BS81AE

Clifton Road

BS83AJ

Kensington Villas

BS84ED

Manilla Road

BS89HG

Clifton

BS84BX

Princess Victoria Street

BS83LH

Canynge Road

BS81JG

Meridian Place

BS84BT

Waterloo Street

BS89LP

Clifton

BS84BL

Sion Hill

BS83HF

The Avenue

BS83HT

Clifton Down

BS84TX

Church Lane

BS81AJ

Tottenham Place

BS84EF

Christchurch Road

BS81DT

Jacobs Wells Road

BS84NJ

Hotwell Road

BS83AF

Lansdown Place

BS81BL

Richmond Hill

BS83AU

Pembroke Road

BS84AZ

Sion Hill

BS81DG

Constitution Hill

BS83BA

Pembroke Road

BS84PR

Dowry Road

BS84SR

Crosby Row

BS84HW

Regent Street

BS83HR

Cecil Road

BS84TE

Bellevue Crescent

BS83JA

Worcester Crescent

BS83AR

Richmond Park Road

BS84AX

Sion Place

BS84LY

Albermarle Row

BS84TG

Bellevue Cottages

BS84UH

Bellevue Crescent

BS84PS

St Vincents Road

BS89LR

Clifton

BS84DL

Caledonia Place

BS84PP

Cornwallis Avenue

BS83LE

Percival Road

BS84BS

Sion Hill

BS84RT

Goldney Lane

BS81DH

Gorse Lane

BS84HG

Regent Street

BS84EE

Christchurch Road

BS84TB

Glentworth Road

BS89GS

Clifton Road

BS84LX

Hope Square

BS81LB

Pro Cathedral Lane

BS84AY

Westfield Place

BS84TA

Clifton Wood Road

BS89LH

Clifton

BS83DF

Vyvyan Terrace

BS83BZ

Clifton Park

BS83AA

Lansdown Road

BS81AH

York Place

BS83NP

Clifton

BS81BG

Richmond Hill Avenue

BS84DB

Princess Victoria Street

BS83JB

College Road

BS81EB

York Place

BS83HY

College Road

BS81FE

Richmond Lane

BS84ET

Victoria Square

BS84RA

Goldney Avenue

Data Sources

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