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About

Tuffley is a residential suburb situated southwest of Gloucester city centre, bounded by the A38 to the east and the Gloucester-Sharpness Canal to the west. Its housing is primarily a mix of interwar semis and post-war estates, with local shopping concentrated along Tuffley Avenue. The area includes several primary schools and community spaces, serving a settled population within this established part of the city.

The ward's western edge is defined by the canal towpath, a linear route for walking and cycling. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Tuffley Junction railway line, with some old embankments still visible in the landscape. Recreational areas include the King George V playing fields, while the larger Robinswood Hill country park lies just beyond its southern boundary.

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 3,188.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
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
3,188.4 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%)
Other theft
5.35(-5%)
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 qualifications or above
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
Semi-Detached33£270,000
Terraced16£222,500
Detached19£350,000

10 years median price trend in Tuffley

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

All postcodes in Tuffley

GL40JD

Abbotswood Close

GL40JY

Westcote Road

GL40HY

Campden Road

GL40YA

Goddard Way

GL40JN

Kemble Road

GL40YF

Whittle Avenue

GL46US

Dickens Mews

GL40AP

Birchwood Fields

GL46UB

Northfield Square

GL40XY

Atkyns Drive

GL40DT

Tuffley Lane

GL40QF

Holst Way

GL40JG

Hillborough Road

GL40NS

Foley Close

GL40AR

Cherrywood Court

GL46RZ

Selwyn Road

GL40JX

Evenlode Road

GL40NW

Ruffell Close

GL40JL

Kemble Road

GL40AX

Bridge Field Court

GL40NN

Blakeney Close

GL40HL

Robert Raikes Avenue

GL40DF

Stroud Road

GL40BA

Stroud Road

GL46TF

Finlay Road

GL40HG

Linsley Way

GL40LE

Bourton Road

GL40JA

Flaxley Road

GL40QQ

Chislet Way

GL40LA

Winchcombe Road

GL40HD

Jewson Close

GL40EJ

Bisley Road

GL40DQ

Stroud Road

GL46UR

Dale Close

GL46UD

Southfield Road

GL40AQ

Beechwood Grove

GL40AB

Firwood Drive

GL40JP

Windrush Road

GL40LZ

Westbury Road

GL40AD

Firwood Drive

GL40NZ

Tuffley Lane

GL40LU

Fretherne Road

GL40HW

Whittle Avenue

GL40JW

Kemble Close

GL40AZ

Oakbank

GL40NP

Grange Road

GL46SE

Finlay Road

GL40LQ

Tetbury Road

GL40YJ

Gurney Avenue

GL40YB

Gurney Avenue

GL46ST

Hill Road

GL40BE

Fox Elms Road

GL40LG

Bourton Road

GL40EL

Bisley Road

GL40HX

Campden Road

GL40JU

Westcote Road

GL40DA

Stroud Road

GL40YH

Jewson Close

GL40HU

Chedworth Road

GL40DG

Stroud Road

GL40DB

Stroud Road

GL40HE

Robert Raikes Avenue

GL40AA

Southern Avenue

GL40JF

Rockleigh Close

GL40QD

Whaddon Way

GL46SS

Reservoir Road

GL40QG

Robert Raikes Avenue

GL40BJ

Ardmore Close

GL40JE

Winchester Drive

GL40YL

Gurney Avenue

GL40DU

Tuffley Lane

GL40BX

Forest View Road

GL40BW

Barnpear Court

GL40BN

Woods Orchard

GL40BZ

Eardisland Road

GL40XJ

Freemans Road

GL40NR

Voyce Close

GL40AE

Cherrywood Gardens

GL40BH

Fox Elms Road

GL40BS

Fox Elms Road

GL46UP

Northfield Square

GL40LX

Arlingham Road

GL40DJ

Grange Road

GL46UG

Southfield Road

GL46UE

Pembury Road

GL40JB

Tintern Road

GL40LD

Bourton Road

GL40BL

Ardmore Close

GL40XH

Laines Walk

GL40AH

Larchwood Drive

GL40NA

Slimbridge Road

GL40NE

Falfield Road

GL40DD

Tuffley

GL40BD

Tuffley

GL40JJ

Kemble Road

GL40HT

Cowley Road

GL40BY

Forest View Road

GL40EB

Seventh Avenue

GL40AG

Cedarwood Drive

GL46TJ

Reservoir Road

Data Sources

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