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Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree

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About

The Chew Valley centres around the Chew Valley Lake, a large reservoir providing drinking water for Bristol. The landscape is defined by rolling farmland and the villages of Chew Magna, Bishop Sutton, and East Harptree, which are connected by narrow country lanes. The area is largely agricultural, with a mix of arable fields and pasture.

East Harptree sits on the edge of the Mendip Hills, with Harptree Combe offering wooded walks. The lake itself is a significant site for birdwatching and fishing, governed by specific permits and bylaws. Remains of historic lead mining can be found in the surrounding woodlands, a legacy of the area's industrial past.

Area overview

On average Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree is £64,862 per year. There are 6 schools in Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree is home to around 6,772 people, with a population density of about 94.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree Population
6,772
Population density
94.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.81(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.46(-64%)
Other theft
3.4(-40%)
Vehicle crime
2.81(-3%)
Public order
2.81(-57%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,492
95.87%
Other White
121
1.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.56%
Irish
37
0.55%
Other Asian
20
0.3%
Total population: 6,772

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,544
46.16%
Level 3 (A level)
895
16.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
699
12.68%
No qualifications
612
11.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
402
7.29%
Total 16+ residents: 5,511

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,278
47.7%
Owns with a mortgage
878
32.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
222
8.29%
Other social rented
168
6.27%
Other forms of private rent
66
2.46%
Total households: 2,679

Property prices in Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 in Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree area, with individual transactions ranging from £227,500 up to £1,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£795,000
Flats2£495,000
Semi-Detached17£456,000
Terraced11£355,000

10 years median price trend in Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.