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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

BS83LW

Camp Road

BS84AQ

Beaufort Mews

BS83EU

Pembroke Road

BS84BW

Sion Place

BS83NJ

The Promenade

BS84RF

Ambra Vale East

BS81LH

Buckingham Place

BS84LP

Windsor Place

BS84TN

Clifton Wood Road

BS84DE

Cornwallis Grove

BS83BP

Clifton Down

BS89JT

Clifton Road

BS84BA

Sion Hill

BS83NA

Clifton

BS83BE

Pembroke Road

BS84JR

Royal York Villas

BS84AE

Clifton Down Road

BS83HX

College Road

BS83JQ

College Road

BS83LN

Percival Road

BS83JH

College Road

BS84JE

James Place

BS84LH

Granby Hill

BS84EX

Mortimer Road

BS83DW

Pembroke Road

BS83BF

Guthrie Road

BS83LX

Litfield Place

BS84DQ

Sion Hill

BS81BT

Lower Clifton Hill

BS84TP

Randall Road

BS83HZ

College Road

BS81DB

Bellevue

BS84PL

Cornwallis Crescent

BS81BY

Meridian Vale

BS83EY

Guthrie Road

BS84BP

Princess Victoria Street

BS84EP

Merchants Road

BS84HB

Merchants Road

BS84JA

Portland Street

BS83DN

Pembroke Vale

BS84EH

The Fosseway

BS84AW

Gloucester Row

BS84AN

Clifton Down

BS83DL

Litfield Place

BS84NA

Albermarle Terrace

BS84RH

Argyle Place

BS83NB

Clifton

BS84DH

Caledonia Place

BS83GH

The Avenue

BS81BH

Clifton Wood Road

BS83HB

Northcote Road

BS84LR

Victoria Terrace

BS83HL

Clifton Park Road

BS81WZ

Clifton Road

BS84JG

The Mall

BS84PY

Clifton Vale Close

BS84LU

Granby Hill

BS83BW

Percival Road

BS84JU

Royal York Crescent

BS83NG

The Promenade

BS83EA

Pembroke Road

BS83AP

Richmond Park Road

BS84LF

Royal York Crescent

BS83AB

Lansdown Road

BS83DE

Codrington Place

BS83AD

Royal Park Mews

BS83BN

Clifton Park

BS83LR

Clifton Close

BS83EB

Pembroke Road

BS81DE

Constitution Hill

BS83LJ

Canynge Road

BS89LQ

Clifton

BS83AW

Royal Park

BS81LD

Clifton Road

BS81BQ

Park Place

BS81BN

Clifton Hill

BS84BG

West Mall

BS81ED

Clifton Road

BS83BX

Clifton Park

BS81JN

Bruton Place

BS83BS

Clifton Park

BS81EJ

Triangle West

BS83LS

Camp Road

BS84AD

Clifton Down Road

BS84NE

North Green Street

BS83EZ

Guthrie Road

BS84HU

Regent Street

BS84NN

Hotwell Road

BS81AP

Gordon Road

BS81AL

Dover Place

BS83LD

Canynge Road

BS84TD

Hillside

BS84TZ

Clifton Wood Terrace

BS81AX

Wetherell Place

BS83LL

Litfield Road

BS84LA

The Paragon

BS84TQ

White Hart Steps

BS83HU

Clifton Down

BS84BH

West Mall

BS81DL

Clifton

Data Sources

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