Georgian elegance meets student energy — the Suspension Bridge, the Downs, and boutique Clifton Village.
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Download Richify — It's FreeGeorgian elegance meets student energy — the Suspension Bridge, the Downs, and boutique Clifton Village. If you're weighing a move to Clifton, the numbers matter more than the vibes. The median monthly rent here is £1,212, which annualises to roughly £14,560 per year. Using the 30% rent-to-income guideline, you'd want an annual gross salary around £49,000 to live in Clifton without housing eating your paycheck.
Day-to-day costs in Clifton are on the pricier side for entertainment and slightly above-average the national average for groceries. A monthly public transport pass runs about £70, and a flat white at a local café costs roughly £3.60 — which adds up to £1,314 per year if you're on a one-a-day habit.
Rough monthly budget for a single renter on a median-income job, before lifestyle upgrades:
Numbers are indicative only and exclude tax. Use the interactive calculator above to plug in your own salary and lifestyle.
How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in Clifton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, a comfortable gross income for Clifton is around £49,000 per year. At this salary, median rent of £1,212/mo takes up less than a third of your take-home pay, leaving room for savings, transport, and everything else Bristol throws at you.
Is Clifton more expensive than the rest of Bristol?
Groceries in Clifton track slightly above-average the national average (index 1.08), and the entertainment scene is on the pricier side (index 1.10). Median monthly rent of £1,212 places it within the Bristol market — use the calculator to compare specific neighbourhoods head-to-head.
What's the average annual rent cost in Clifton?
At a median monthly rent of £1,212, annual rent in Clifton works out to approximately £14,560 per year for a typical unit. Actual costs vary significantly by property size, condition, and proximity to transport.