Clifton East
Bristol 026 · 5 sub-areas · 9,366 residents
Bristol 026 is a densely populated pocket of Bristol with around 9,400 residents and an unusually youthful profile — over half the population is aged 18 to 34. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £1,550 a month, above the UK median for that size but reflecting the area's high degree-holder concentration and strong demand. Rents rose 7.6% in the past year, so competition here is real.
Clifton East is a mid-density neighbourhood of Bristol in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews young, with a high concentration of 18- to 34-year-olds; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Clifton East?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's a serious food scene on the doorstep — 51 restaurants and lots of variety within a five-minute walk; nightlife is genuinely on tap — 5 clubs within a kilometre; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £1,888 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Clifton East in Bristol
Living in Clifton East
Bristol 026 stands out from most of Bristol in one striking way: it's overwhelmingly young. More than half — 57% — of residents are aged 18 to 34, which gives the area an energy and transience that's quite different from the more settled, family-oriented suburbs elsewhere in the city. Single-person households make up a third of homes, and the population is highly educated, with nearly 61% holding a degree. This isn't a neighbourhood in transition — it's consistently high-demand.
On rents, you're paying a premium versus much of Bristol. A one-bedroom runs around £1,230 a month; a two-bedroom roughly £1,550; a three-bedroom closer to £1,760. Those figures sit noticeably above the UK national median, particularly for two- and three-bed properties. Rents climbed 7.6% in the past year, which means if you're renewing or moving in, budget for further movement. Council tax (Band D) adds £2,714 a year — factor that into affordability calculations.
Ownership here is relatively low: just 38% own their home, while nearly 58% rent privately. That private rental dominance means more stock on the market at any one time, but it also means landlords have pricing power in a tight market. The deposit hurdle — based on local prices — takes around 6.3 years of savings to clear, which is why most residents rent rather than buy.
One practical note that surprises people: over half of residents — 52% — work from home, which is exceptionally high and explains why the public transport usage rate (just 4.3%) is so low relative to a city-centre-adjacent area. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 467 metres away — about a six-minute walk — which makes this genuinely walkable for the minority who do commute by train. Broadband coverage is 100% gigabit-capable with zero below-USO connections, which matters if you're working remotely. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within Bristol 026.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bristol 026 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. If you're young, working from home, and want to be close to a rail station with full gigabit broadband, it works well. The area scores in the upper deprivation deciles (8.6 out of 10), so it's not a deprived neighbourhood. The trade-off is that rents are high — up 7.6% in the past year — and school quality within catchment distance is below the national average.
- What is the rent in Bristol 026?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,230 a month; a two-bedroom roughly £1,550; a three-bedroom around £1,760. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose 7.6% in the past year, so budget accordingly if you're signing a new tenancy.
- Is Bristol 026 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 99.6 per 1,000 residents annually, which is above the UK average of roughly 80. That's common in dense, high-turnover urban areas with large young-adult populations. The area's low deprivation score (IMD decile 8.6) suggests the elevated headline rate is more about urban density than underlying hardship — but it's worth checking specific crime categories for the streets you're considering.
- What's the commute from Bristol 026 to Bristol city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is around 467 metres away. Over half of residents (52%) work from home, so the commute question is less relevant here than almost anywhere else in Bristol. For those who do travel, the station gives easy access across the city and beyond.
- Who lives in Bristol 026?
- Predominantly young adults: 57% of residents are aged 18 to 34. Most rent privately (58%), live alone or in couples without children, and hold a degree (61%). It's a highly educated, mobile population — more transient than the Bristol average, with low homeownership and minimal social housing.
- What schools are near Bristol 026?
- There are 67 schools within two kilometres. Around 43% of those within typical catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 723 metres away. For families, it's worth researching individual schools rather than relying on the area average.
- How long is the rail journey from Bristol 026 to London?
- Around 90 minutes by public transport. Birmingham is roughly 86 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is only about 467 metres away — a short walk — so access to intercity services is straightforward.