Gloucester is one of the country’s best-known historic cities. Thanks to its excellent local facilities and transport links, it offers a good-value location for renters looking for their next home.
Gloucester is a young and vibrant city where over a third of the population is aged under 25, but there is plenty of appeal for people of all ages, especially in the rental properties in three particular areas.
The locations and properties on offer are hugely varied, ranging from the historic and upmarket to the traditional, where amenities and affordability provide the biggest draws. More information about living in Gloucester can be found on the Gloucester City Council website at http://www.gloucester.gov.uk/.
Quays and Docklands
The Victorian Docklands have long been a tourist attraction, and thanks to multiple conversions of the imposing warehouses in the area and complementary new builds, the Quays and Docklands have become increasingly popular with those people looking to rent in a waterside yet central location.
More historical information about Gloucester Quays and Docks is available at http://www.thecityofgloucester.co.uk/things-to-do/gloucester-docks, but for those interested in the here and now, the Gloucester Quays is a hub of modern entertainment and shopping facilities.
Tuffley
Located in the southern part of the city, Tuffley is a popular choice with renters browsing the listings of lettings agents such as www.tgres.co.uk.
Its appeal lies not just with its central location but also its own amenities, which include schools, a library, pubs, green space, sporting facilities and shops. The good value on offer is also a major draw.
The area boasts a wide variety of property choices, ranging from terraced houses and flats to bungalows and larger family homes.
Quedgeley
Quedgeley boasts a population of around 17,500 people, and its historic church of St James dates back to before 1137, although most of the building was restored in 1856.
For many people looking to rent in Gloucester, however, it is the area’s excellent transport links that prove to be a big attraction, along with the choice of residential property available in the parish.
The A38 goes through Quedgeley, linking the city centre with junction 12 of the M5. This makes it an ideal location for people who not only work in central Gloucester but also for those who want an easy commute to locations further afield.