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About

Tuffley is a residential suburb situated in the southwest of Gloucester. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing estates, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Its layout is functional, centred around main roads like Bristol Road which facilitate travel into the city centre. Local amenities include several convenience stores, takeaways, and a few public houses serving the immediate community.

The area is bordered by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, providing a linear route for walking and cycling. Nearby Robinswood Hill offers open green space with views over the city. A specific local landmark is the former Tuffley Cinema building on Bristol Road, a reminder of the area's mid-20th century development, now repurposed for other uses.

Area overview

On average Tuffley has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tuffley is £49,484 per year. There are 2 schools in Tuffley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Tuffley is home to around 6,173 people, with a population density of about 3,174.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tuffley Population
6,173
Population density
3,174.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.39(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.66(+18%)
Shoplifting
7.61(+15%)
Public order
5.83(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.35(-18%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,282
85.61%
Other White
199
3.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
159
2.58%
Caribbean
104
1.69%
African
66
1.07%
Total population: 6,170

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,206
23.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,131
22.32%
Level 3 (A level)
866
17.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
750
14.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
639
12.61%
Total 16+ residents: 5,068

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
916
36.16%
Owns with a mortgage
760
30%
Social rents from council
293
11.57%
Other social rented
278
10.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
199
7.86%
Total households: 2,533

Property prices in Tuffley

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £274,750 in Tuffley area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tuffley in the 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 Tuffley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£133,750
Terraced16£222,500
Detached19£350,000
Semi-Detached33£270,000

10 years median price trend in Tuffley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tuffley.

All postcodes in Tuffley

GL40JZ

Chalford Road

GL40XQ

Haddon Hill Way

GL40HQ

Bybrook Gardens

GL46UE

Pembury Road

GL40BD

Tuffley

GL40LL

Millin Avenue

GL40XY

Atkyns Drive

GL40JD

Abbotswood Close

GL40YA

Goddard Way

GL40LA

Winchcombe Road

GL40QG

Robert Raikes Avenue

GL40HD

Jewson Close

GL40HR

Rissington Road

GL46ST

Hill Road

GL40AG

Cedarwood Drive

GL40BA

Stroud Road

GL40JB

Tintern Road

GL40HS

Rissington Road

GL40LT

Longney Road

GL40XX

Homeground Road

GL40LQ

Tetbury Road

GL40JU

Westcote Road

GL40LF

Bourton Road

GL40YD

Headlam Close

GL40YB

Gurney Avenue

GL40BH

Fox Elms Road

GL40JF

Rockleigh Close

GL40DA

Stroud Road

GL40YH

Jewson Close

GL46US

Dickens Mews

GL46TH

Elmira Road

GL46SX

Reservoir Road

GL40DH

Stroud Road

GL40AB

Firwood Drive

GL40LD

Bourton Road

GL46SA

Reservoir Road

GL40BU

Woods Orchard Road

GL40YQ

Gimson Close

GL40QD

Whaddon Way

GL40BB

Stroud Road

GL40DF

Stroud Road

GL40QF

Holst Way

GL40HG

Linsley Way

GL40LX

Arlingham Road

GL40BE

Fox Elms Road

GL40DQ

Stroud Road

GL15LJ

Stroud Road

GL40JJ

Kemble Road

GL40AR

Cherrywood Court

GL40AW

Southern Avenue

GL40NP

Grange Road

GL40NB

Slimbridge Road

GL40DJ

Grange Road

GL40AP

Birchwood Fields

GL40HP

Rissington Road

GL40YL

Gurney Avenue

GL40DG

Stroud Road

GL40BL

Ardmore Close

GL40JL

Kemble Road

GL40AH

Larchwood Drive

GL40NZ

Tuffley Lane

GL40AA

Southern Avenue

GL40EL

Bisley Road

GL40NS

Foley Close

Data Sources

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