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GL4 0AB

Firwood Drive

Tuffley

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Overview

Postcode GL4 0AB is located in an urban city, within the Tuffley ward of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Tuffley area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tuffley is £49,484 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Tuffley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,347 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Tuffley has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Tuffley is £49,484 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from GL4 0AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Tuffley near GL4 0AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gloucester located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
4,139.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.89(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.3(-31%)
Public order
5.15(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.5(-31%)
Other theft
3.22(-43%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
90.14%
Indian
6
2.11%
Caribbean
4
1.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.41%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
56
22.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
22.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
17.79%
No qualifications
40
15.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.23%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
55.37%
Owns with a mortgage
40
33.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.44%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.31%
Social rents from council
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Tuffley

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£315
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £355K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £315 per square foot) in Tuffley area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tuffley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£392,500£295
Semi-Detached27£280,000£344
Terraced14£213,050£298
Flats4£133,750£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tuffley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tuffley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£106,000£182,000£157,000
2017£300,000£215,000£187,250£150,500
2018£325,000£123,000£200,000£156,000
2019£340,000£110,000£209,000£175,000
2020£325,000£182,480£227,500£176,000
2021£331,498£121,000£237,500£197,000
2022£339,000£176,500£255,000£242,998
2023£378,998£135,000£260,000£237,500
2024£375,000£125,000£250,000£238,500
2025£365,000£125,000£270,000£235,000
2026£503,750£142,500£287,500£198,050
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tuffley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tuffley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249£167£205£174
2017£242£206£217£193
2018£261£204£234£200
2019£264£176£222£236
2020£279£209£272£215
2021£286£209£273£246
2022£313£212£318£278
2023£310£244£305£285
2024£324£200£300£288
2025£319£181£337£310
2026£271£217£379£284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tuffley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tuffley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL4 0AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL4 0AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202516, Birchwood Fields, Gloucester, GL4 0ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£226,000
23 May 202515, Beechwood Grove, Gloucester, GL4 0AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
20 Nov 202525, Cherrywood Gardens, Gloucester, GL4 0AESemi-DetachedFreehold£328,000
30 Jan 202624, Larchwood Drive, Gloucester, GL4 0AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
08 Aug 202523, Birchwood Fields, Gloucester, GL4 0APSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the GL4 0AB postcode area, located within Tuffley, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL4 0AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryThe Crypt SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.6 miSecondaryRibston Hall High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryCalton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL4 0AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL4 0AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSelect Convenience (Bargain Booze)Slimbridge Road, Gloucester, GL4 0NBWalking directions to Select Convenience (Bargain Booze)
0.5 miT&A SuperstoreSeventh Avenue, Gloucester, GL4 0EBWalking directions to T&A Superstore
0.5 miMorrisons DailySeventh Avenue, Gloucester, GL4 0EBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miAsda Express387 Stroud Road, Tuffley, GL4 0DAWalking directions to Asda Express
0.5 miHill Stores130 Reservoir Road, Gloucester, GL4 6RYWalking directions to Hill Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gloucester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,747
Band C£1,997
Band D£2,246
Band E£2,745
Band F£3,244
Band G£3,744
Band H£4,492

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GL4 0AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline Catherine Courtney

Tuffley - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Lorraine Joan Campbell

Tuffley - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Alex McIntyre

Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictGloucesterE07000081
Parliamentary ConstituencyGloucesterE14001248
WardTuffleyE05010966
ParishGloucester, unparished areaE43000067
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)TuffleyE02004647
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gloucester 012BE01022344
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL4 0AB

Is GL4 0AB (Tuffley) safe?

The area around GL4 0AB records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near GL4 0AB?

The median sale price around GL4 0AB in Tuffley is £280,000 (about £315 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL4 0AB?

There are 11 schools close to GL4 0AB, including The Crypt School (Outstanding), Ribston Hall High School (Good) and Calton Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL4 0AB?

GL4 0AB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,347 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL4 0AB (Tuffley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL4 0AB is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Caroline Catherine Courtney (Liberal Democrats) and Lorraine Joan Campbell (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.