91
Score
91 out of 100
BS8Exceptional liveabilitySouth West

Clifton, Bristol

Bristol's most prestigious district — Georgian terraces, the Suspension Bridge, and the Downs. The highest liveability score in this dataset, and the lowest affordability.

Average price
£548,000
Average rent
£1,780/mo
Gross yield
4.4%
5-year growth
+15.9%
Investment score
74/100
Yield, growth, tenant demand and supply pipeline combined
Time on market
36 days
Median across the last twelve months

How we scored it

Six dimensions,
one score.

The Realvian Score for Clifton is a weighted composite of the dimensions below, each normalised against national data so areas remain comparable across cities.

  • Schools
    96

    Ofsted ratings and catchment performance within 1.5 miles

  • Transport
    79

    Rail, tram and bus connectivity plus commute times to the city centre

  • Safety
    84

    Recorded crime per 1,000 residents, indexed against the national average

  • Green space
    92

    Parks, allotments and accessible open space within walking distance

  • Amenities
    94

    Shops, cafés, healthcare and leisure density

  • Affordability
    44

    Local price-to-earnings ratio against the regional median

Clifton against the bristol average

Strengths

  • Highest Realvian Score in the dataset
  • Exceptional schools and amenities
  • Immediate access to the Downs and Avon Gorge

Things to weigh

  • Least affordable area covered
  • Yields among the lowest here
  • Listed-building restrictions common

Local services

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Location is real ONS data — liveability scores are still illustrative

Data updated 16 August 2026. Figures are indicative and derived from public sources including HM Land Registry, ONS and Police.uk. Not financial advice — verify independently before making a purchase decision.