The electoral ward of Clifton lies to the north‑west of Bristol city centre and covers the historic, largely Georgian suburb famed for its dramatic views across the Avon Gorge and the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. The ward includes Clifton Village with its independent shops, cafes and restaurants, the Clifton Observatory and stretches of open common known as the Clifton Downs; many buildings are in conservation areas and reflect 18th- and 19th-century development.
Economically and socially, Clifton is relatively affluent with high property values and a mix of professionals, long‑term residents and students linked to the nearby University of Bristol. Its local economy leans on boutique retail, hospitality and tourism, and the combination of heritage architecture, green space and riverside panoramas makes the ward both a desirable residential district and a busy destination for visitors.
Postcode districts covering Clifton
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 0.6 miles
- Cardiff 24.4 miles
- Newport 17.3 miles
- Bath 12.1 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 16 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 4.8 miles
- Cwmbran Central 22 miles
- Cwmbrân 22.1 miles
- Trowbridge 20.1 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 11.2 miles
- Chippenham 21.4 miles
- Pontypool 24.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Clifton Down Ward 0.5 miles
- Hotwells and Harbourside Ward 0.5 miles
- Bristol Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Leigh Woods Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Cotham Ward 0.9 miles
- Central Ward 0.9 miles
- Southville Ward 1.3 miles
- Redland Ward 1.4 miles
- Bedminster Ward 1.5 miles
- Stoke Bishop Ward 1.7 miles
- Ashley Ward 1.7 miles
- Windmill Hill Ward 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Clifton
BS8 4UH, BS8 4TH, BS8 4BD, BS8 1LQ, BS8 4NN, BS8 4PJ, BS8 4JG, BS8 4RD, BS8 3HX … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 6.8 miles
- Cardiff Airport 31.6 miles
- Clifton Down 0.5 miles
- Redland Railway Station 1.1 miles
Hotels in Clifton Ad
- Avon Gorge 4
- Rodney Hotel 3
- Victoria Square Hotel Clifton Village
- Clifton Hotel 2
- nap Bristol Clifton
- Channings Hotel 3
- Alison Court 3
- The Washington Hotel 2
- The Regency, Clifton Bristol 3
Schools in Clifton
- Christ Church C of E Primary School Primary
- Clifton College Independent - all ages
- Clifton High School Independent - all ages
- Hotwells Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Bristol University 0.6 miles
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 0.7 miles
- SS Great Britain Museum 0.7 miles
- Ashton Gate Stadium 1.2 miles
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 1.4 miles
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 2.5 miles
- College Road Allotments Gardens 4.1 miles
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 4.3 miles
- Clevedon Court Estate 9.3 miles
- Bath Racecourse Recreation 9.4 miles
- Dyrham Park Historic site 10.7 miles
- Twerton Park Stadium 11 miles