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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

BS83AA

Lansdown Road

BS84SN

Hotwell Road

BS81LL

Queen's Road

BS83AE

Lansdown Place

BS83LE

Percival Road

BS84AL

Clifton Down Road

BS84JP

Royal York Crescent

BS84JZ

Royal York Crescent

BS84LH

Granby Hill

BS84LQ

Cumberland Place

BS84PH

Cornwallis Crescent

BS81DY

Jacobs Wells Road

BS83JQ

College Road

BS83LN

Percival Road

BS84SW

Hotwell Road

BS83AH

Kensington Place

BS83BF

Guthrie Road

BS84EU

Victoria Square

BS84LL

York Gardens

BS84TG

Bellevue Cottages

BS81EF

Richmond Terrace

BS83NP

Clifton

BS84EX

Mortimer Road

BS84LF

Royal York Crescent

BS81BN

Clifton Hill

BS81DA

Bellevue

BS83DB

Pembroke Grove

BS83GF

The Avenue

BS84AY

Westfield Place

BS84JD

Portland Street

BS81BY

Meridian Vale

BS84AB

Kings Road

BS84NL

Lansdown Road

BS84RB

Goldney Road

BS84RQ

Argyle Place

BS83BP

Clifton Down

BS84LW

Windsor Terrace

BS84PR

Dowry Road

BS81DQ

Jacobs Wells Road

BS83HB

Northcote Road

BS83JB

College Road

BS83LW

Camp Road

BS84DP

The Mall

BS84NS

Hinton Lane

BS84TH

Worlds End Lane

BS81AF

Clifton Road

BS83EH

Worcester Terrace

BS83HT

Clifton Down

BS84BE

Sion Lane

BS84RN

Ambra Vale South

BS84TP

Randall Road

BS81AL

Dover Place

BS81AT

Richmond Hill

BS83JD

Clifton Park

BS84AA

Boyces Avenue

BS84DQ

Sion Hill

BS84TQ

White Hart Steps

BS83BZ

Clifton Park

BS84AD

Clifton Down Road

BS84BZ

Princess Victoria Street

BS84EN

The Fosseway

BS84HD

Merchants Road

BS84NJ

Hotwell Road

BS84PU

Camden Terrace

BS84PX

Clifton Vale Close

BS81AA

Richmond Terrace

BS81AD

Richmond Terrace

BS81DB

Bellevue

BS81ED

Clifton Road

BS83DE

Codrington Place

BS84AZ

Sion Hill

BS84EE

Christchurch Road

BS84JH

Portland Street

BS81DS

Jacobs Wells Road

BS83HR

Cecil Road

BS84LE

Wellington Terrace

BS84RD

Ambra Vale West

BS84ST

Hotwell Road

BS84TR

Church Lane

BS81AB

Richmond Terrace

BS81BQ

Park Place

BS81BT

Lower Clifton Hill

BS81JN

Bruton Place

BS83DL

Litfield Place

BS83EZ

Guthrie Road

BS83HP

College Fields

BS83JL

Worcester Road

BS84TF

Bellevue Crescent

BS84TX

Church Lane

BS84DG

Oxford Place

BS81DL

Clifton

BS83AU

Pembroke Road

BS83BA

Pembroke Road

BS84EH

The Fosseway

BS84JG

The Mall

BS84JW

Royal York Crescent

BS84NP

Freeland Place

BS81QS

Queens Road

BS83HE

The Avenue

BS83HN

Clifton Park Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.