The ward covers the area between the Downs, Pembroke Road, Hampton Road and Queens Road, with
Whiteladies Road running down the middle. The ward includes parts of the neighbourhoods of
Clifton,
Redland, and
Cotham, although these are primarily in neighbouring council wards. Notable places in the Clifton Down ward include
Clifton Down railway station, Clifton Down Shopping Centre,
Whiteladies Picture House,
The Bristol Improv Theatre and
Bristol Lido. Many students live in Clifton Down. Over 30% of the population is aged 20–24, significantly higher than the national average. For elections to the
Parliament of the United Kingdom, Clifton Down is part of the
Bristol Central constituency. Before the 2024 constituency boundary changes it was in
Bristol West. ==Local elections==