Is Clifton a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Clifton scores 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.

How much does a home in Clifton cost in 2026?

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.

How well connected is Clifton?

Clifton scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Bristol city centre is roughly 8 minutes.

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Living in Clifton

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 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.

Average to buy

£575k

Average rent (2-bed)

£1750/mo

vs Bristol average

+62%

Est. to city centre

~8 min