Clifton Down Bristol
27 addresses across 6 postcodes (BS8), about 310 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 4554286.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 6, E: 2).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Bristol, City of costs £2,714 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Durdham Down and Clifton Down, is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 85 to 87 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pembroke Road Surgery, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 67% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 165 m². Most common: Flat (10); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 2013 (7); before 1900 (3); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
- 2, Litfield Place, Clifton Down
- 7, Litfield Place, Clifton Down
- Apartment 1 Litfield Court, Litfield Place, Clifton Down
- Apartment 2 Litfield Court, Litfield Place, Clifton Down
- Apartment 3 Litfield Court, Litfield Place, Clifton Down
- Apartment 4 Litfield Court, Litfield Place, Clifton Down
- Apartment 5 Litfield Court, Litfield Place, Clifton Down
- Apartment 6 Litfield Court, Litfield Place, Clifton Down
- Apartment 7 Litfield Court, Litfield Place, Clifton Down
Council tax
What each band costs in Bristol, City of in 2026-27: Band D £2,714 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,809 | £2,111 | £2,412 | £2,714 | £3,317 | £3,920 | £4,523 | £5,427 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (18% of about 1,460 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Clifton (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 8.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Clifton Ward (1999 ward boundary).
- Tree preservation orders: 3 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- Dorset House (formerly Alva House and Dorset House) and attached terrace and balustrade, grade II*
- LITFIELD HOUSE AND ATTACHED FRONT BASEMENT BALUSTRADES, grade II*
- HARLEY VILLA AND ATTACHED FRONT PIERS, GATES AND RAILINGS, grade II
- NUMBER 3 AND ATTACHED FRONT GARDEN WALLS AND PIERS RIVERSLEIGH AND ATTACHED FRONT GARDEN WALLS AND PIERS, grade II
- NUMBER 6 AND 7 AND ATTACHED FRONT BASEMENT AREA RAILINGS, GARDEN WALLS, PIERS AND GATES, grade II
- PIERS, RAILINGS AND GATES TO LITFIELD HOUSE, grade II
- ST ANGELA'S CONVENT, ATTACHED FRONT BASEMENT AREA RAILINGS AND GARDEN WALL, grade II
- WELLINGTON HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Somerset House 18 Canynge Road Bristol BS8 3JX, permissioned (320 m)
- Somerset House 18 Canynge Road Bristol BS8 3JX: up to 20 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- Former Car Park College Road Clifton Bristol BS8 3HX: up to 62 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 2-16 Clifton Down Road Bristol BS8 4AF, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Regent House 27A Regent Street Bristol BS8 4HR, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Merchants House 26-28 Regent Street Bristol BS8 4HG, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Merchants House 26-28 Regent Street & 17-18 Merchants Road Bristol BS8 4HG, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Emmaus House Clifton Hill Bristol BS8 1BN, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS8 3LT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BS8 3DL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BS8 3LX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BS8 3JT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
| BS8 3LS | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| BS8 3NA | not in 2 or 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 85 m and 87 m above sea level (86 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS8 3DL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS8 3JT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS8 3LS | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| BS8 3LT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS8 3LX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Clifton Down 818,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Redland 230,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Montpelier 252,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Percival Road Clifton | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Pumphouse Ferry Landing Hotwells | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Co Wheels Parking Bay | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridge Road, Leigh Woods GeniePoint | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pembroke Road Surgery | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Clifton Village Pharmacy | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Surgery | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead The Bristol Nuffield Hospital | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Redland Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Waitrose Clifton, 85 Queens Road Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Durdham Down and Clifton Down 132 ha | 110 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,350 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 62 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | White City Allotments 1.4 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 134 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dorset House (formerly Alva House and Dorset House) and attached terrace and balustrade, a listed building (Grade II*), 60 m east. 420 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 50 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset House (formerly Alva House and Dorset House) and attached terrace and balustrade | Listed building, Grade II* | 60 m east |
| Clifton Down camp, Clifton | Scheduled monument | 90 m south |
| Engineer's House | Listed building, Grade II* | 90 m north |
| Promenade House and Attached Basement Area Railings and Walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m north |
| Clifton Observatory | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m south |
| Stokeleigh Camp: a promontory fort in Leigh Woods | Scheduled monument | 700 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Bristol University Botanic Gardens and Rayne Thatch | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Goldney House | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Bet tohorah at Jacob's Wells Road | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Observatory Hill | Hill | 130 m south |
| Nightingale Valley | Valley | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Leigh Woods | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| New Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Horseshoe Point | Wetland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-west |
| Hung Road | Tidal water | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 27 |
3 of the street's 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bristol, City of: see them on the Bristol, City of page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hotwells Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| City of Bristol College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Cotham School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashton Gate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Willow Park CofE Primary School Church of England/United Reformed Church | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Inadequate (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cathedral Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ashton Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers' House Education and Training Centre BS8 3NB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Cafe 360 - Clifton Observatory BS8 3LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Parsnip Mash Ltd. BS8 3NH | Other catering premises | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Redgrave Theatre BS8 3LE | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| CINO’S BS8 4JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Emperor Court BS8 4JB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Milk Bun BS8 4JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Royal Oak BS8 4JG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Milk Bun Deli BS8 4JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| The Mall BS8 4JG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Cote Brasserie BS8 4JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Burra BS8 4JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Patrick's Kitchen BS8 4JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gail's Bristol Whiteladies Road BS8 2NH | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Doghouse BS8 4JH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre (4); On or near Clifton Close (2); On or near Observatory Road (1); On or near Norland Road (1); On or near Percival Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 39% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 55% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 18% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 67% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 4% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BS8 3LT: 10 addresses of 17 in the postcode
- BS8 3DL: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- BS8 3LX: 3 addresses
- BS8 3JT: 2 addresses of 38 in the postcode
- BS8 3LS: 2 addresses of 3 in the postcode
- BS8 3NA: 1 address
Nearby streets
Gloucester Row · Camp Road · Norland Road · Clifton Down · Observatory Road · Litfield Place · Camp Road · Clifton Close · Canynge Road · Litfield Road · Harley Mews · Harley Place
All the streets in BS8 and across Bristol, City of.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.