Tuffley Avenue is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL1 5LU is located in the Moreland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tuffley Avenue, Gloucester, GL1 5LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL1 5LX, GL1 5HN, GL1 5LS, GL1 5LT, GL1 5HR, GL1 5LY, GL1 5LZ, GL1 5TJ, GL1 5TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL1 5LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.2% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.8% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37% | 40.8% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 44.7% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.4% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 50.9% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 31.9% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 15.4% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 10% | -10.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 17.3% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.3% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 22.3% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 23.5% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.5% | 84.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 85.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 86.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.1% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.5% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tuffley Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Moreland average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Tuffley Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-04-19 | £220,336 |
| 35 Tuffley Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-08-22 | £285,963 |
| 45 Tuffley Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-12-16 | £495,615 |
| 43 Tuffley Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2021-06-15 | £463,315 |
| 35 Tuffley Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-11-09 | £324,839 |
GL1 5LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Primary School Linden Road , GL1 5HU | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempsted Church of England Primary School St Swithun's Road , Hempsted GL2 5LH | 4out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School New Street , GL1 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Junior School Tredworth Road , GL1 4QG | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT | 1out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stroud Road , Tuffley GL4 0DD | 2out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School Russet House , 35 Russet Close GL4 0RQ | 2out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The King's School, Gloucester Pitt Street , GL1 2BG | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branksome House | 26 Tuffley Avenue Gloucester | 40 yd | |
| Jelly Bears Day Nursery | 239A Bristol Road Gloucester | 283 yd | |
| Pebbles Nursery | Childrens Centre Linden Road Gloucester | 483 yd | |
| Saeed Balti House | 36 Seymour Road Gloucester | 609 yd | |
| White Mug | 261 Bristol Road Gloucester | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue | The Avenue 227 Bristol Road Gloucester | 251 yd | |
| The Linden Tree | Linden Tree 73 - 75 Bristol Road Gloucester | 730 yd | |
| A M Fen & Co | Podsmead Community Centre 62 Milton Avenue Gloucester | 749 yd | |
| Gordon League Rugby Football Club | Gordon League Rugby Football Club Hempsted Lane Gloucester | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Fryer | 76 Seymour Road Gloucester | 332 yd | |
| Sunny Garden | 232 Bristol Road Gloucester | 386 yd | |
| Good Wok | 224 Bristol Road Gloucester | 386 yd | |
| Linden Pizzeria Ltd | 220 Bristol Road Gloucester | 402 yd | |
| Kebab Express | 150 Bristol Road Gloucester | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 250 Bristol Road Gloucester | 371 yd | |
| Co-op | 117 Seymour Road Gloucester | 442 yd | |
| Tesco | Bristol Road Gloucester | 494 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1 Clifton Road Gloucester | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Oval THE OVAL | tennis courts | 479 yd |
| Wingates Tuffley Avenue | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Hempsted Recreation Ground SOREN LARSEN WAY | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| The Lannett Open Space KING EDWARDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Blackbridge Athletics Track PODSMEAD ROAD | athletics tracks | 904 yd |
| Ribston Hall High School STROUD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 920 yd |
| Georges Gym (Closed) Hempsted Lane | health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Gordon League Rugby Football Club HEMPSTED LANE | grass pitches | 973 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.