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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

BS81BL

Richmond Hill

BS83DA

Pembroke Grove

BS83DN

Pembroke Vale

BS84DL

Caledonia Place

BS84EJ

Saville Place

BS84ET

Victoria Square

BS84EY

Mortimer Road

BS84HB

Merchants Road

BS84LD

Sion Hill

BS81DT

Jacobs Wells Road

BS83AF

Lansdown Place

BS83BL

Clifton Park

BS84BW

Sion Place

BS84BX

Princess Victoria Street

BS81AJ

Tottenham Place

BS81WZ

Clifton Road

BS83GE

The Avenue

BS83LQ

Canynge Road

BS84BT

Waterloo Street

BS84NF

Hotwell Road

BS84PJ

Cornwallis Crescent

BS83AD

Royal Park Mews

BS83LL

Litfield Road

BS89HG

Clifton

BS89JQ

Clifton Road

BS89LE

Clifton

BS81BJ

Clifton Road

BS83AW

Royal Park

BS83NB

Clifton

BS84AQ

Beaufort Mews

BS84TT

Southernhay Crescent

BS81ET

Park Place

BS83BX

Clifton Park

BS84NE

North Green Street

BS81AE

Clifton Road

BS81AS

Frederick Place

BS83EB

Pembroke Road

BS83EP

Guthrie Road

BS83HL

Clifton Park Road

BS84LZ

Cumberland Place

BS83ET

Guthrie Road

BS81AG

Clifton Road

BS81EB

York Place

BS81JJ

Meridian Place

BS84AW

Gloucester Row

BS84BA

Sion Hill

BS84HG

Regent Street

BS84JB

Portland Street

BS84NH

Hotwell Road

BS84RW

Ambra Vale

BS84TD

Hillside

BS84TJ

Southernhay Avenue

BS84LU

Granby Hill

BS83DH

Richmond Mews

BS84PL

Cornwallis Crescent

BS84PN

Glendale

BS84PT

Clifton Vale

BS84RJ

Ambrose Road

BS84SR

Crosby Row

BS83AL

Royal Park

BS84EA

Grange Road

BS84BP

Princess Victoria Street

BS83DW

Pembroke Road

BS83JG

College Road

BS83LP

Norland Road

BS83LS

Camp Road

BS84AJ

Rodney Cottages

BS83DY

Kensington Place

BS84LJ

Victoria Terrace

BS84TW

Clifton Wood Road

BS83GH

The Avenue

BS83JA

Worcester Crescent

BS84EF

Christchurch Road

BS84UL

Clifton Wood Road

BS81AH

York Place

BS81AR

Wetherell Place

BS83HF

The Avenue

BS83LR

Clifton Close

BS83NG

The Promenade

BS84AN

Clifton Down

BS81LQ

Queens Road

BS83AY

Harley Mews

BS83DF

Vyvyan Terrace

BS84LN

York Gardens

BS84PE

Hensmans Hill

BS84RT

Goldney Lane

BS83LB

Canynge Square

BS83NW

Clifton

BS84AG

Clifton Down Road

BS84BS

Sion Hill

BS84HY

Rodney Place

BS84JU

Royal York Crescent

BS84TY

Old School Lane

BS81DF

Hill View

BS83EA

Pembroke Road

BS83JF

College Road

BS84EW

Victoria Square

BS84LT

Granby Hill

BS84RL

Ambrose Villas

BS81LJ

Buckingham Place

Data Sources

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