Lower Tuffley
Gloucester 013 · 4 sub-areas · 5,637 residents
Gloucester 013 is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied corner of Gloucester, home to around 5,600 people with a notably older age profile than the city average. A typical two-bedroom home lets for around £956 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — though rents rose around 8% in the past year. Nearly eight in ten households here own their home outright or with a mortgage.
Lower Tuffley is a green, lower-density part of Gloucester — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Lower Tuffley?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,099 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Lower Tuffley in Gloucester
Living in Lower Tuffley
This part of Gloucester skews older and more settled than many urban neighbourhoods. Around 28% of residents are 65 or over — well above what you'd expect in a typical city area — which gives it a quieter, more residential feel. Owner-occupation is the norm here: close to 78% of households own their home, with private renting at only around 16%. That tenure mix shapes the character of the streets considerably.
For renters, the cost picture is genuinely competitive. A one-bedroom flat runs around £733 a month, a two-bedroom around £956, and a three-bedroom around £1,192. Those figures sit comfortably below the UK median for equivalent properties, though the rent-to-take-home ratio of roughly 54% signals that incomes here aren't high — the affordability picture is better than many cities, but it's not generous. Council tax (Band D) comes to around £2,356 a year.
The population is largely UK-born — around 93% — with a relatively low ethnic diversity index of 12.7. Degree-level qualifications are held by around 19% of residents, which is modest compared to more graduate-heavy urban areas. Single-person households make up nearly a third of all homes, reflecting both the older age profile and the broader housing mix.
Getting around relies heavily on the car: around 66% of residents drive to work, while just under 5% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4 km away in straight-line terms — about a 50-minute walk, so realistically you'd drive or cycle. Working from home accounts for nearly one in five residents. Broadband coverage is strong, with 100% gigabit availability and no properties below the universal service obligation threshold. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Gloucester 013 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled area that suits older residents and families who own their homes. It's not a lively urban quarter — the population skews older, car use is high, and public transport is limited. But it's affordable, crime is slightly below the national rate, and the area scores in the upper half of the deprivation index.
- What is the rent in Gloucester 013?
- A one-bedroom flat averages around £733 a month, a two-bedroom around £956, and a three-bedroom around £1,192. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 8% in the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds around £2,356 a year.
- Is Gloucester 013 safe?
- Crime runs at around 74 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — slightly below the UK national rate of roughly 80. The neighbourhood's older, owner-occupied demographic and moderate deprivation score both tend to track with lower crime. It's not a high-crime area by national standards.
- What's the commute from Gloucester 013 to Gloucester city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 66% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 4 km away, so you'll need a car or bike to reach it. Public transport use is low at around 5% of commuters. Working from home is common, with nearly one in five residents doing so.
- Who lives in Gloucester 013?
- Predominantly older, long-established owner-occupiers. Nearly half the population is over 50, and around 28% are 65 or older. Private renting is relatively uncommon at 16%. The area is largely UK-born with a low diversity index, and degree-level qualifications are held by around 19% of residents.
- What schools are near Gloucester 013?
- There are 60 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 55% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%, so individual research matters here. The nearest Outstanding school is about 1,100 metres away. Check the Gloucester admissions portal for current catchment boundaries and named schools.
- How does Gloucester 013 compare to other parts of Gloucester for affordability?
- It sits at the more affordable end. A typical 2-bed at around £956 a month is well below the UK median for that property size. The deposit-to-income ratio of 3.9 years is relatively manageable. The trade-off is modest local wages — the rent-to-take-home ratio of 54% means it's not as comfortable as the headline rent figure suggests.