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Lower Tuffley

About

Lower Tuffley is a residential part of Tuffley on the south‑eastern side of Gloucester. The neighbourhood is made up of terraced and semi‑detached housing with small local shopping parades and convenience stores serving day‑to‑day needs. Regular bus services link Lower Tuffley to Gloucester city centre and the mainline railway station, and a network of footpaths connects the area to nearby green spaces and allotments used by local gardeners.

Community life centres on local institutions and sports. A primary school and a community centre host groups and events, while playing fields at the edge of the neighbourhood are used for grassroots football and weekend recreation. The non‑league side Tuffley Rovers has long ties to the area and draws local supporters to matches. Local volunteers run projects ranging from litter picks to youth coaching, and those activities help shape everyday life in Lower Tuffley.

Area overview

On average Lower Tuffley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lower Tuffley is £44,081 per year. There are 5 schools in Lower Tuffley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lower Tuffley is home to around 5,682 people, with a population density of about 4,034.2 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lower Tuffley Population

5,682

Population density

4,034.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

28.86(-14%)

Anti-social behaviour

18.48(+24%)

Shoplifting

6.86(+4%)

Public order

4.58(-30%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.52(-46%)

South West average

Demographics

British

5,101

89.81%

Other White

175

3.08%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.37%

Caribbean

0.99%

Indian

0.76%

Total population: 5,680

Economics

No qualifications

1,126

23.72%

Level 4+ (Degree)

878

18.5%

Level 3 (A level)

832

17.53%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

713

15.02%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

622

13.1%

Total 16+ residents: 4,747

Housing

Owns outright

1,202

47.01%

Owns with a mortgage

800

31.29%

Private landlord or letting agency

350

13.69%

Social rents from council

2.85%

Other social rented

2.58%

Total households: 2,557

Property prices in Lower Tuffley

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £238,500 in Lower Tuffley area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lower Tuffley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	9	£132,500	£118,800	£125,000	£140,000	£160,000
Detached	5	£258,000	£241,000	£245,000	£285,000	£289,800
Semi-Detached	41	£255,000	£210,000	£235,000	£290,000	£315,000
Terraced	19	£213,000	£160,000	£192,100	£230,000	£258,800

10 years median price trend in Lower Tuffley

All postcodes in Lower Tuffley

GL40RR

Sapphire Close

GL40QX

Pearwood Way

GL40SA

Chatsworth Avenue

GL40QW

Windsor Drive

GL40RL

Amber Close

GL40NQ

Field Cottages

GL40SL

Warwick Avenue

GL40QL

Sandringham Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail