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GL4 6TJ

Reservoir Road

Tuffley

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Detailed insights for GL4 6TJ

Overview

Postcode GL4 6TJ 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 low crime levels, with around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 1.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Robinswood Hill Country Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Tuffley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,576 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Tuffley has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.4%

Approximately 9.4% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from GL4 6TJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Tuffley near GL4 6TJ 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL4 6TJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRobinswood Hill Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Robinswood Hill Country Park

Area Profile

Population
408
Population density
3,968.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.22(-36%)
Shoplifting
14.85(+125%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.78(-48%)
Other theft
7.78(+38%)
Public order
2.83(-57%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
343
84.07%
African
30
7.35%
Other White
9
2.21%
Pakistani
7
1.72%
Caribbean
6
1.47%
Total population: 408

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
26.41%
No qualifications
80
23.74%
Level 3 (A level)
54
16.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
12.17%
Total 16+ residents: 337

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
37.41%
Owns with a mortgage
51
36.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.95%
Social rents from council
8
5.76%
Other social rented
5
3.6%
Total households: 139

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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL4 6TJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL4 6TJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Feb 20262, Robinswood Hill Farm, Reservoir Road, Gloucester, GL4 6TJDetachedFreehold£525,000
31 Jul 2025137, Reservoir Road, Gloucester, GL4 6SSDetachedFreehold£400,000
28 Nov 2025194, Reservoir Road, Gloucester, GL4 6SBDetachedFreehold£400,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 4, Oakbank House, 9, Oakbank, Gloucester, GL4 0AZFlatsLeasehold£255,000
06 Mar 2026141, Finlay Road, Gloucester, GL4 6SEDetachedFreehold£482,500

Schools

In the GL4 6TJ postcode area, located within Tuffley, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL4 6TJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryRibston Hall High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCalton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miSecondaryThe Crypt SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL4 6TJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL4 6TJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHill Stores130 Reservoir Road, Gloucester, GL4 6RYWalking directions to Hill Stores
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food110 Finlay Road, Gloucester, GL4 6TFWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 6TJ, 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 012AE01022343
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced2015-09-01

Frequently asked questions about GL4 6TJ

Is GL4 6TJ (Tuffley) safe?

The area around GL4 6TJ records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 6TJ?

The median sale price around GL4 6TJ 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 6TJ?

There are 12 schools close to GL4 6TJ, including Ribston Hall High School (Good), Calton Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Crypt School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL4 6TJ?

GL4 6TJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,576 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL4 6TJ (Tuffley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL4 6TJ 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).

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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.