Early semi detached housing which is first depicted on the 1893 OS map. Probably represents new housing for the rising 'middle classes' away from the industrial areas closer to town. The SW-NE boundaries and general street pattern runs parallel with those set out in parliamentary enclosure award. Parliamentary boundaries are represented by the lane between back gardens of Clifton Crescent & Carlton Avenue; Clifton Crescent South, back gardens of Clifton Crescent North & Parkfield Road; Badsley street; back gardens between Clifton Mount & Albany Street Badsley street, Gilberthorpe street, Middleton road, Clifton crescent south, Parkfield road, lay along old field boundaries Clifton lane plus Old Clifton lane is a new road on 1764 enclosure map laid between Doncaster road & Badsley Moor Lane. Covers part of enclosure called 'Dog Up Nook Ing Close'.