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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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 2 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

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£531
Sales (last 12 months)184
Typical range (middle 50%)£340K – £650K

Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £531 per square foot) in Clifton area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £2,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clifton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£1,175,000£687
Semi-Detached6£1,122,500£509
Terraced30£778,750£533
Flats142£392,500£521

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clifton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clifton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£2,500,000£375,000£1,050,000£750,000
2017£895,000£365,000£750,000£715,000
2018£615,000£350,000£940,000£686,000
2019£1,085,000£350,000£802,500£630,000
2020£1,187,000£384,000£765,000£710,000
2021£676,000£390,000£1,300,000£742,500
2022£1,203,750£370,525£1,275,000£904,000
2023£775,000£407,000£900,000£815,000
2024£1,712,500£400,000£1,475,000£805,000
2025£1,500,000£373,000£1,170,000£845,000
2026£820,000£393,750£927,250£695,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clifton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clifton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£538£428£417£441
2017£420£434£514£462
2018£440£443£491£443
2019£521£445£624£458
2020£563£466£478£494
2021£480£470£445£489
2022£681£501£534£536
2023£640£511£567£550
2024£431£513£493£567
2025£590£519£543£552
2026£794£544£417£449
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clifton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clifton in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.