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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 157 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
Flats119£395,000
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

BS84DA

Caledonia Mews

BS84SH

Dowry Square

BS81AP

Gordon Road

BS81JG

Meridian Place

BS84DJ

Caledonia Place

BS84LB

Princes Buildings

BS84TU

Clifton Wood Crescent

BS83LJ

Canynge Road

BS81JW

Park Place

BS83ND

Emily Place

BS84DE

Cornwallis Grove

BS84JX

Royal York Crescent

BS84PY

Clifton Vale Close

BS81AQ

Clifton Road

BS81DZ

Jacobs Wells Road

BS81EE

Burton Court

BS83AR

Richmond Park Road

BS83BY

Clifton Park

BS83LT

Litfield Place

BS83NA

Clifton

BS83NH

Clifton

BS84HR

Regent Street

BS84NT

Hotwell Road

BS84SP

Hotwell Road

BS83AN

Royal Park

BS83BU

Clifton Park

BS83BW

Percival Road

BS83JH

College Road

BS84UH

Bellevue Crescent

BS81DD

Bellevue Terrace

BS81DX

Jacobs Wells Road

BS83LD

Canynge Road

BS84AH

Clifton Down Road

BS84JS

Royal York Crescent

BS84ND

Hope Chapel Hill

BS84SL

Dowry Square

BS81BG

Richmond Hill Avenue

BS83BE

Pembroke Road

BS83DQ

Cobblestone Mews

BS84AX

Sion Place

BS84BD

Princes Lane

BS84HA

Merchants Road

BS84PG

Cornwallis Grove

BS81BX

Lower Clifton Hill

BS81EH

Berkeley Place

BS83DD

Belgrave Place

BS84DR

The Mall

BS84LP

Windsor Place

BS83EF

Pembroke Road

BS84AE

Clifton Down Road

BS84LR

Victoria Terrace

BS84TZ

Clifton Wood Terrace

BS89FE

Clifton Road

BS89GJ

Clifton Road

BS89GS

Clifton Road

BS89HH

Clifton Road

BS89HS

Clifton Road

BS89HY

Clifton Road

BS89JT

Clifton Road

BS89LA

Clifton Road

BS89LH

Clifton

BS89LL

Clifton

BS89LP

Clifton

BS89LQ

Clifton

BS89LR

Clifton

Data Sources

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