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 miles1 km
- Cardiff 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Newport 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Bath 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Weston-super-Mare 16 miles25.8 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Cwmbran Central 22 miles35.4 km
- Cwmbrân 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Trowbridge 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Chipping Sodbury 11.2 miles18 km
- Chippenham 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Pontypool 24.3 miles39.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Clifton Down Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Hotwells and Harbourside Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Bristol Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Leigh Woods Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Cotham Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Central Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Southville Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Redland Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Bedminster Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Stoke Bishop Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Ashley Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Windmill Hill Ward 1.9 miles3 km
Example postcodes in Clifton
BS8 1DA, BS8 3HZ, BS8 9LE, BS8 1LH, BS8 4TN, BS8 3HE, BS8 3GF, BS8 1AE, BS8 3HY … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Cardiff Airport 31.6 miles50.8 km
- Clifton Down 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Redland Railway Station 1.1 miles1.7 km
Hotels in Clifton Ad
- Alison Court 4
- Avon Gorge by Hotel Du Vin 4
- Victoria Square Hotel 3
- Rodney Hotel 3
- Clifton Hotel 3
- Oyo the Regency, Clifton Bristol 4
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 miles1 km
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 0.7 miles1.1 km
- SS Great Britain Museum 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Ashton Gate Stadium 1.2 miles2 km
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 2.5 miles3.9 km
- College Road Allotments Gardens 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Clevedon Court Estate 9.3 miles15 km
- Bath Racecourse Recreation 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Dyrham Park Historic site 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Twerton Park Stadium 11 miles17.7 km