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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

BS84BQ

West Mall

BS84PW

The Polygon

BS83LQ

Canynge Road

BS81AG

Clifton Road

BS83BY

Clifton Park

BS83AY

Harley Mews

BS84TW

Clifton Wood Road

BS84JP

Royal York Crescent

BS81AR

Wetherell Place

BS83DA

Pembroke Grove

BS83LB

Canynge Square

BS84DA

Caledonia Mews

BS81EF

Richmond Terrace

BS81DS

Jacobs Wells Road

BS83JL

Worcester Road

BS84BE

Sion Lane

BS84SH

Dowry Square

BS84NF

Hotwell Road

BS84UL

Clifton Wood Road

BS84EU

Victoria Square

BS81ET

Park Place

BS83JJ

College Road

BS84PT

Clifton Vale

BS83ES

Pembroke Road

BS81AN

Dover Place

BS84SW

Hotwell Road

BS81AD

Richmond Terrace

BS84JB

Portland Street

BS83AE

Lansdown Place

BS84HH

Merchants Road

BS84EW

Victoria Square

BS84LE

Wellington Terrace

BS83EE

Pembroke Road

BS81DJ

Jacobs Wells Road

BS84NL

Lansdown Road

BS81BX

Lower Clifton Hill

BS84PG

Cornwallis Grove

BS81DQ

Jacobs Wells Road

BS84AA

Boyces Avenue

BS81DY

Jacobs Wells Road

BS81LJ

Buckingham Place

BS84ND

Hope Chapel Hill

BS81BU

Lower Clifton Hill

BS84LD

Sion Hill

BS84TS

St Edwards Road

BS84DN

Caledonia Place

BS84EN

The Fosseway

BS81AW

Gordon Road

BS81EU

Jacobs Wells Road

BS83AL

Royal Park

BS81AT

Richmond Hill

BS81JJ

Meridian Place

BS83JF

College Road

BS84NP

Freeland Place

BS83GE

The Avenue

BS83BL

Clifton Park

BS84RQ

Argyle Place

BS84NT

Hotwell Road

BS84AH

Clifton Down Road

BS84DS

The Mall

BS83DY

Kensington Place

BS84PH

Cornwallis Crescent

BS84RW

Ambra Vale

BS81EH

Berkeley Place

BS89LA

Clifton Road

BS83DB

Pembroke Grove

BS84DD

Princess Victoria Street

BS89JQ

Clifton Road

BS84RD

Ambra Vale West

BS83AT

Richmond Park Road

BS83ND

Emily Place

BS83ET

Guthrie Road

BS83JX

Canynge Road

BS81QS

Queens Road

BS81AF

Clifton Road

BS84ES

Victoria Square

BS84HY

Rodney Place

BS83LT

Litfield Place

BS84RL

Ambrose Villas

BS83DH

Richmond Mews

BS84RE

Ambra Vale East

BS83JU

Harley Place

BS83JD

Clifton Park

BS84LQ

Cumberland Place

BS81DA

Bellevue

BS84TJ

Southernhay Avenue

BS84NH

Hotwell Road

BS84HR

Regent Street

BS81DZ

Jacobs Wells Road

BS84SN

Hotwell Road

BS83JG

College Road

BS84AB

Kings Road

BS84BJ

West Mall

BS81AS

Frederick Place

BS83DJ

Royal Park

BS83LA

Canynge Square

BS84TF

Bellevue Crescent

BS84PU

Camden Terrace

BS81LN

Queen's Road

BS84TU

Clifton Wood Crescent

Data Sources

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