A complete guide to property investment in Clifton.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Clifton sits just outside the city centre and has quietly built a reputation for offering decent value. With a price-to-income ratio of 4.9, affordability is a key draw, especially for families and young renters. The area sees a steady flow of transactions, with annual sales of 225 and properties typically spending 69 days on market before being snapped up. Investors will note that the median price per square foot is £223 per sq ft, which keeps entry costs reasonable compared to more central locations.
Rental demand is buoyed by a large student presence (in the 95th percentile for student population) and a significant proportion of young adults, making the private rental sector active. Social housing is also prevalent here, sitting in the 86th percentile, which shapes the local rental mix and tenant profile.
Median price per sq ft
£223 / sq ft
Average rental yield
6.3%
Capital growth (1y)
1.1%
Sales in past year
225
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Clifton (Nottingham), East Midlands
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£210,000
25% of properties below...
£185,000
75% of properties below...
£325,000
Most expensive property
£2,500,000
Live listings
130
Median days on market
69
Looking ahead, Clifton's affordability and strong rental demand from students and young families are likely to support ongoing investor interest. The current median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £200,000, while the median rent for a 3-bedroom house is £1,320 and a 2-bedroom flat is £895; these figures reflect a market that continues to offer value relative to incomes.
With capital growth over the past year at 1.1% and properties selling quickly and at or above asking price, liquidity remains a strength. However, the high unemployment rate and tenant profile may require a hands-on approach to management. Overall, the outlook is positive for investors seeking yield and steady demand, but success will depend on careful tenant selection and active involvement.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Clifton (Nottingham), East Midlands
£160,000 - Offers Over
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Sturgeon Avenue, Clifton, Nottingha...
£180,000
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Creeton Green, Clifton, Nottingham,...
£200,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Campden Green, Clifton, Nottingham,...
£120,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Glenlivet Gardens, Clifton, Notting...
£190,000 - Offers Over
4 bedroom terraced house for sale
Glenlivet Gardens, Nottingham, Nott...
Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.
• Median discount: £0
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £4,871 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £5,160 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.2%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 2.8%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.