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In short: In 2026, the average home in Clifton (Bristol) costs about £575k to buy or £1750/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 4.9/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 8 minutes to Bristol city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Clifton sits somewhere in the middle of Bristol - neither sleepy nor frantic. Green space is a real strength here.
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Prices and council tax are real (HM Land Registry / ONS and the council's published Band D). The seven 0 - 10 life-scores are indicative estimates for Bristol areas while we verify them against police.uk and school-performance data.
Day to day, Clifton gives you Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Waitrose / M&S, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Veggie & vegan spots, Street market, Church, Big park, Pool / leisure centre.
Based on its profile, Clifton tends to work best for LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area; people who value green space and a slower pace.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £575k - +62% vs the Bristol average of £355k |
| Renting a 2-bed | about £1750 per month |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2584 / year |
| Indicative household income to buy | about £115k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Clifton scores 4.9/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.
Around £575k on average to buy (+62% vs the Bristol average) and roughly £1750 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £115k with a 10% deposit.
Clifton scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 8 minutes.