The short answer
Clifton scores higher on both liveability (91 vs 87) and investment potential. That combination is uncommon and makes the decision simpler than most.
Clifton is the cheaper entry point at £548,000 against £585,000.
Side by side
Every figure below is computed from the same sources on the same date, so the comparison is like-for-like.
| Measure | Clifton | Stoke Bishop |
|---|---|---|
| Realvian Score | 91/100 | 87/100 |
| Investment Score | 74/100 | 71/100 |
| Average price | £548,000 | £585,000 |
| Average rent | £1,780/mo | £1,820/mo |
| Gross yield | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| 5-year growth | +15.9% | +13.8% |
| Days on market | 36 | 40 |
| Schools | 96 | 95 |
| Transport | 79 | 68 |
| Safety | 84 | 89 |
| Green space | 92 | 93 |
| Amenities | 94 | 74 |
| Affordability | 44 | 41 |
The case for Clifton
Bristol's most prestigious district — Georgian terraces, the Suspension Bridge, and the Downs. The highest liveability score in this dataset, and the lowest affordability.
Strengths: Highest Realvian Score in the dataset; Exceptional schools and amenities; Immediate access to the Downs and Avon Gorge.
The case for Stoke Bishop
A quiet, green, family-dominated district north-west of Bristol with excellent schools and low crime. Transport and amenity scores are the weak points.
Strengths: Outstanding school catchments; Very low crime; Adjacent to the Downs.
Clifton vs Stoke Bishop, across all six dimensions
How this report is made
This report is generated from Realvian's area dataset, not written by hand. Public data is fetched, normalised against national distributions, scored, and published — so every figure above is reproducible and every claim traces to a computed value. When the monthly refresh changes a number, this page changes too.
Illustrative figures — not yet backed by live data for this area
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.