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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 87 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
87
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
36.4(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.82(-15%)
Vehicle crime
11.9(+309%)
Other theft
8.75(+55%)
Public order
8.68(+32%)
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 159 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Clifton area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 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
Detached3£850,000
Flats121£400,000
Semi-Detached5£1,075,000
Terraced30£835,000

10 years median price trend in Clifton

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

All postcodes in Clifton

BS83DJ

Royal Park

BS81DG

Constitution Hill

BS81FF

Constitution Hill

BS83HG

The Avenue

BS83HZ

College Road

BS84RG

Ambra Terrace

BS83JU

Harley Place

BS83LX

Litfield Place

BS84DH

Caledonia Place

BS84EZ

Mortimer Road

BS84NG

Hotwell Road

BS84PW

The Polygon

BS81AN

Dover Place

BS83AS

Richmond Park Road

BS83LH

Canynge Road

BS84DS

The Mall

BS84JE

James Place

BS84RA

Goldney Avenue

BS84RF

Ambra Vale East

BS84TS

St Edwards Road

BS81LH

Buckingham Place

BS84LY

Albermarle Row

BS81DE

Constitution Hill

BS84BH

West Mall

BS84BL

Sion Hill

BS84DN

Caledonia Place

BS84RE

Ambra Vale East

BS81BU

Lower Clifton Hill

BS83EU

Pembroke Road

BS84JY

Royal York Crescent

BS84PA

Polygon Road

BS83AB

Lansdown Road

BS81DH

Gorse Lane

BS83HX

College Road

BS83NE

Percival Road

BS84JA

Portland Street

BS84PP

Cornwallis Avenue

BS81LD

Clifton Road

BS84BU

Princess Victoria Street

BS84DD

Princess Victoria Street

BS84ED

Manilla Road

BS81DU

Jacobs Wells Road

BS84HH

Merchants Road

BS84HU

Regent Street

BS84TE

Bellevue Crescent

BS84TN

Clifton Wood Road

BS81JP

Park Place

BS83HY

College Road

BS83JJ

College Road

BS84NN

Hotwell Road

BS84RH

Argyle Place

BS81AX

Wetherell Place

BS83JT

Harley Place

BS83JZ

Canynge Road

BS83NJ

The Promenade

BS81EU

Jacobs Wells Road

BS84EB

Manilla Road

BS84LX

Hope Square

BS84NU

Hotwell Road

BS84TL

Southernhay

BS81EJ

Triangle West

BS81JL

Meridian Place

BS83AP

Richmond Park Road

BS83DG

Vyvyan Terrace

BS84HW

Regent Street

BS83AT

Richmond Park Road

BS83BN

Clifton Park

BS83HU

Clifton Down

BS83JX

Canynge Road

BS84BG

West Mall

BS84EP

Merchants Road

BS84HZ

Rodney Place

BS81LN

Queen's Road

BS83DR

Pembroke Road

BS83EE

Pembroke Road

BS84BJ

West Mall

BS84JF

Gloucester Street

BS84LS

Granby Hill

BS84NW

Granby Hill

BS81DJ

Jacobs Wells Road

BS81JR

Park Place

BS83AJ

Kensington Villas

BS83EY

Guthrie Road

BS83LA

Canynge Square

BS84BQ

West Mall

BS84ES

Victoria Square

BS81AW

Gordon Road

BS83BS

Clifton Park

BS84NA

Albermarle Terrace

BS81FE

Richmond Lane

BS83ES

Pembroke Road

BS83JW

Worcester Terrace

BS84DB

Princess Victoria Street

BS84JR

Royal York Villas

BS84LA

The Paragon

BS81BH

Clifton Wood Road

BS81LB

Pro Cathedral Lane

BS84PS

St Vincents Road

BS84TA

Clifton Wood Road

BS84TB

Glentworth Road

Data Sources

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