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About

Chew Valley ward encompasses a rural landscape within the Bath and North East Somerset unitary authority. The area is defined by the Chew Valley Lake, a large reservoir that serves as a key water supply for Bristol. Surrounding settlements include the villages of Chew Magna and Chew Stoke, which act as local hubs. The terrain is predominantly agricultural, with fields and woodland characteristic of this part of Somerset.

The lake itself is a significant focus for birdwatching and fishing, managed by Bristol Water. A network of public footpaths allows for walking around the water's edge and across the surrounding countryside. The area maintains a quiet, village-centred character, with local amenities serving the resident population. This setting provides a contrast to the more urban environments found elsewhere in the authority.

Area overview

On average Chew Valley has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chew Valley is £64,730 per year. There are 6 schools in Chew Valley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Chew Valley is home to around 6,069 people, with a population density of about 100.8 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chew Valley Population
6,069
Population density
100.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.82(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.41(-50%)
Public order
3.79(-42%)
Other theft
3.3(-41%)
Vehicle crime
3.3(+14%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,775
95.16%
Other White
120
1.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
49
0.81%
Irish
35
0.58%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
20
0.33%
Total population: 6,069

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,201
44.55%
Level 3 (A level)
814
16.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
636
12.87%
No qualifications
567
11.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
379
7.67%
Total 16+ residents: 4,940

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,133
47.61%
Owns with a mortgage
774
32.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
197
8.28%
Other social rented
155
6.51%
Other forms of private rent
57
2.39%
Total households: 2,380

Property prices in Chew Valley

Median price£630,000
Price per sq ft£418
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£419K – £898K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £630,000 (about £418 per square foot) in Chew Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £276,000 up to £1,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chew Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£875,000£427
Semi-Detached12£491,250£390
Terraced7£365,000£416
Flats3£350,000£304

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chew Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chew Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£616,500£397,000£335,000£269,500
2017£612,500£385,000£390,000£378,000
2018£615,000£347,500£340,000£315,000
2019£552,500£262,250£330,000£392,000
2020£567,500£415,000£325,000£325,000
2021£685,000£500,000£395,000£332,500
2022£845,000£575,000£470,000£500,000
2023£812,500£285,000£435,000£420,000
2024£725,000£460,000£461,500£327,500
2025£817,000£500,000£395,000£357,500
2026£590,000£344,000£460,000£400,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chew Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chew Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290£453£323£280
2017£327£373£281£299
2018£348£406£301£336
2019£352£336£318£341
2020£361£444£361£437
2021£366£408£367£352
2022£436£322£412£443
2023£472£588£404£445
2024£422£486£385£423
2025£433£391£395£413
2026£352£272£452£419
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chew Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chew Valley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Chew Valley

Is Chew Valley safe?

Chew Valley records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Chew Valley?

The median sale price in Chew Valley is £630,000 (about £418 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Chew Valley?

Chew Valley has 5 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Chew Valley?

Chew Valley scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Chew Valley sits around rank 27,649 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Chew Valley?

The average household income in Chew Valley is around £64,730 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Chew Valley?

Chew Valley is represented by 2 elected councillors: Anna Victoria Box (Liberal Democrats) and Dave Harding (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Chew Valley

BS394EP

Chew Valley

BS395UE

Ham Lane

BS408QP

Limeburn Hill

BS406LA

Highfield Lane

BS408YQ

Nempnett Street

BS408PU

Nutgrove Lane

BS408QG

Broadcroft

BS407XB

Nempnett Street

BS408UA

Blind Lane

BS408UX

Mill Lane

BS408TT

Pilgrims Way

BS406NF

Bickfield Lane

BS395UZ

The Street

BS408SN

The Chalks

BS406NG

Bickfield Lane

BS395XN

Woodcroft

BS406NH

Bristol Road

BS395XA

Church Lane

BS408ST

Chew Valley

BS395EH

Tom Price Way

BS408QW

Limeburn Hill

BS408TX

Pilgrims Way

BS408RX

Norton Lane

BS408UN

Scot Lane

BS418NN

Northwick Road

BS394DJ

Bromley Road

BS408TB

Moorledge Road

BS408QD

Dark Lane

BS418NQ

Wells Road

BS408SD

Stoneleigh

BS394ES

Bromley Road

BS408HL

Chew Road

BS408XL

Mendip Houses

BS408SF

Stanton Road

BS406JR

Rectory Lane

BS408YD

Breach Hill Lane

BS395PT

Lovell Drive

BS405TS

Green Lane

BS395UD

Stitchings Shord Lane

BS394DS

The Orchard

BS408QQ

Winford Road

BS408UU

The Street

BS395TX

Hollowbrook

BS395UP

Church Lane

BS395TW

Redland Lane

BS408SA

Chew Hill

BS408PY

Salway Close

BS408UL

Blackmoor

BS395ER

Nanny Hurn's Lane

BS408RR

Norton Lane

BS394HA

Northwick Road

BS408XW

Bilbie Road

BS408PZ

Chew Lane

BS408PX

Battle Lane

BS408XA

Shoreditch

BS408SQ

Pine Court

BS408XE

Bristol Road

BS408TU

Church Lane

BS394ED

Tarnwell

BS408QL

Limeburn Hill

BS406NQ

Bristol Road

BS408XX

Chapel Close

BS395UR

Sutton Hill Road

BS395UN

Sutton Hill

BS395XR

Sutton Wick

BS408TA

Moorledge Road

BS406DT

Mendip Orchard

BS394DL

Goldcross

BS394EZ

Norton Lane

BS408SY

Denny Lane

BS406JU

Mendip Villas

BS395TY

Ham Lane

BS408YT

Lakeside Close

BS395XL

Woodcroft

BS406PL

Innicks Close

BS408XN

Walley Court Road

BS408RN

North Chew Terrace

BS394BY

Stanton Wick Lane

BS408TL

Moorledge Lane

BS406PB

Tuckers Lane

BS408SE

Streamleaze

BS406PS

Chew Valley

BS408PW

High Street

BS408QT

Battle Lane

BS408XG

Stoke Hill

BS395UT

Sutton Hill Road

BS408RH

The Crescent

BS395XH

Wick Road

BS408QJ

Pagans Hill

BS406JQ

The Street

BS394DX

Pensford Lane

BS408TF

Pitt's Lane

BS140BX

Gibbet Lane

BS394HF

Bromley Road

BS394EH

Bromley Road

BS408DT

Howgrove Hill Lane

BS395TS

Bonhill Road

BS395TN

Stowey Bottom

BS408TG

Knowle Hill

BS408UB

Bristol Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.