Tuffley Crescent is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL1 5NE is located in the Podsmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tuffley Crescent, Gloucester, GL1 5NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL1 5ND, GL1 5QZ, GL1 5NF, GL1 5PA, GL1 5NU, GL1 5PB, GL1 5NQ, GL1 5LZ, GL1 5PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL1 5NE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 28.7% | 36.4% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 48% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 59.7% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 28% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 22.6% | 13.7% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.9% | 15.8% | -7.1% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 21.8% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 29.5% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 9.5% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.9% | 78.4% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -3.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 94.5% | 83.1% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 7.3% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 83.1% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.5% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tuffley Crescent was 121.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.2% higher than the Moreland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tuffley Crescent has the 32nd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Moreland and the 97th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Tuffley Crescent, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-10-16 | £385,763 |
| 72 Tuffley Crescent, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2025-08-15 | £371,544 |
| 82 Tuffley Crescent, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2025-03-21 | £285,430 |
| 52 Tuffley Crescent, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-12-20 | £346,065 |
| 60 Tuffley Crescent, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-05-24 | £261,282 |
GL1 5NE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 222 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Primary School Linden Road , GL1 5HU | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calton Junior School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | - not rated | 834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | 2out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | - not rated | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempsted Church of England Primary School St Swithun's Road , Hempsted GL2 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Secondary School Linden Road , GL1 5HU | - not rated | 730 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead , GL2 5AE | - not rated | 872 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | - not rated | 945 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire College Llanthony Road , GL2 5JQ | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Altus School Russet House , 35 Russet Close GL4 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,427 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Reintegration Service Shire Hall , Westgate Street GL1 2TP | - not rated | 2,537 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn School Matson House , Matson GL4 6DY | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 274 yd | |
| Jelly Bears Day Nursery | 239A Bristol Road Gloucester | 399 yd | |
| Cygnet Health | 155 Podsmead Road Gloucester | 507 yd | |
| White Mug | 261 Bristol Road Gloucester | 514 yd | |
| Pebbles Nursery | Childrens Centre Linden Road Gloucester | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A M Fen & Co | Podsmead Community Centre 62 Milton Avenue Gloucester | 443 yd | |
| The Avenue | The Avenue 227 Bristol Road Gloucester | 471 yd | |
| The Linden Tree | Linden Tree 73 - 75 Bristol Road Gloucester | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Fryer | 76 Seymour Road Gloucester | 612 yd | |
| Sunny Garden | 232 Bristol Road Gloucester | 663 yd | |
| Good Wok | 224 Bristol Road Gloucester | 663 yd | |
| Linden Pizzeria Ltd | 220 Bristol Road Gloucester | 683 yd | |
| Gloucester Grill Podsmead | 21 Scott Avenue Gloucester | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 250 Bristol Road Gloucester | 479 yd | |
| Co-op | 117 Seymour Road Gloucester | 728 yd | |
| Tesco | Bristol Road Gloucester | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wingates Tuffley Avenue | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| The Oval THE OVAL | tennis courts | 584 yd |
| Blackbridge Athletics Track PODSMEAD ROAD | athletics tracks | 625 yd |
| Hempsted Recreation Ground SOREN LARSEN WAY | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Crypt School PODSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Glevum Park LOWER TUFFLEY LANE | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| The Gym Gloucester BRISTOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
| Ribston Hall High School STROUD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 938 yd |
| The Lannett Open Space KING EDWARDS AVENUE | 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 | 196.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.